2002 Kawasaki VN 1500 Mean Streak

Kawasaki VN 1500 Mean Streak 2002


2002 Kawasaki VN 1500 Mean Streak specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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