| 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 | 
  
    | 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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