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Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak 20052005 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| Kawasaki's profilation of this bike |
| When gazing intently at the Kawasaki Vulcan® 1600 Mean Streak® motorcycle, the eyes naturally gravitate to the twist-grip throttle and the human brain begins to visualize the torque and acceleration of a true power cruiser. Clearly, Kawasaki named this liquid-cooled, fuel-injected power cruiser “mean” for a reason. |
| General information | |
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| Model name | Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| Type | Custom / cruiser |
| Price as new | US$ 10999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Rating | 3.9 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Engine size | 1550.0 ccm (94.58 cubic inches) |
| Type of engine | V2, four-stroke |
| Compression | 9.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 102.0 x 95.0 mm (4.0 x 3.7 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK40 |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance and Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC) |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmission type | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | High-tensile steel, double cradle |
| Rake (fork angle) | 32.0° |
| Front suspension | 43mm inverted hydraulic telescopic cartridge-style fork |
| Rear suspension | Dual hydraulic air shocks |
| Front tire | 130/70-R17 |
| Rear tire | 170/60-R17 |
| Front brakes | Double disc |
| Diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 288.9 kg (637.0 pounds) |
| Seat height | 701 mm (27.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height | 1100 mm (43.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 851 mm (33.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 124 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1704 mm (67.1 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 17.03 litres (4.50 US gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options | Red, Black |
| Starter | Electric |
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| Further information | |
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