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General information |
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Model
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Kawasaki VN 1500 Mean Streak |
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Year model
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2002 |
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Type
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Custom / cruiser |
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Rating
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4.0 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Engine size
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1470.0 ccm (89.70 cubic inches) |
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Type of engine
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V2, four-stroke |
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Effect
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72.0 HP (52.6 kW)) @ 5500 RPM |
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Torque
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108.0 Nm (11.0 kgf-m or 79.7 ft.lbs) @ 3000 RPM |
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Top speed
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185.0 km/h (115.0 mph) |
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Compression
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9.0:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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102.0 x 90.0 mm (4.0 x 3.5 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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4 |
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Fuel system
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Injection |
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Fuel control
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Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
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Ignition
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Digital |
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Cooling system
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Liquid |
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Gearbox
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5-speed |
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Transmission type
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Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Front suspension
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43 mm inverted telescopic fork |
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Rear suspension
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Swingarm with twin shocks, 4-way rebound damping |
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Front tire
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130/70-R17 M/C 62H |
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Rear tire
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170/60-R17 M/C 72H |
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Front brakes
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Double disc. Six-piston calipers. |
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Diameter
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320 mm (12.6 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
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Diameter
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300 mm (11.8 inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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289.0 kg (637.1 pounds) |
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Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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316.0 kg (696.7 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.2491 HP/kg |
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Seat height
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700 mm (27.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall height
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1100 mm (43.3 inches) |
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Overall length
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2410 mm (94.9 inches) |
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Overall width
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850 mm (33.5 inches) |
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Ground clearance
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125 mm (4.9 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1705 mm (67.1 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons) |
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Oil capacity
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3.10 litres (3.28 US quarts) |
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Other specifications |
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Starter
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Electric |
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Maintenance and service specs * |
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Engine oil
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SAE 10W-40 |
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Oil filter
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K & N Oil Filter - KN-303 |
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Brake fluid
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DOT 4 |
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Coolant
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2.00 litres (0.53 US gallons) |
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Battery
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YTX20CH-BS |
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Spark plugs
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NGK DPR6EA-9 |
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Idle speed
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950 +/- 50 RPM |
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Tire pressure front
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36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) |
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Tire pressure rear
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36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) |
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Fork tube size
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43 mm (1.7 inches) |
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