2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak

Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak 2006


2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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One gaze at the low-slung good looks of the Kawasaki Vulcan® 1600 Mean Streak® and its hard to imagine any serious motorcyclist not being interested in this liquid-cooled, fuel-injected power cruiser. It quickly becomes obvious that swinging a leg over this cruiser will open a new world of torque, acceleration, and the admiring looks of other riders.

General information
Model Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak
Year model 2006
Type Custom / cruiser
Price as newUS$ 10999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 3.8  See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Engine size 1552.0 ccm (94.70 cubic inches)
Type of engine V2, four-stroke
Torque 127.9 Nm (13.0 kgf-m or 94.3 ft.lbs) @ 2500 RPM
Compression 9.0:1
Bore x stroke 102.0 x 95.0 mm (4.0 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel system Carburettor. DFI with Keihin 46mm Throttle Bodies (2)
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition TCBI Dual Plug Digital Advance
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 5-speed
Transmission type Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Rake (fork angle) 32.0°
Front suspension 43mm Inverted Cartridge-Type Fork
Rear suspension Twin Air-Adjustable Shocks, 4-Way Rebound Damping
Front tire 130/90-17
Rear tire 170/60-17
Front brakes Double disc
Diameter 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc
Diameter 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 290.3 kg (640.0 pounds)
Seat height 701 mm (27.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Wheelbase 1704 mm (67.1 inches)
Fuel capacity 17.03 litres (4.50 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Ebony, Ebony (New Flame Metallic Persimmon Red)
Starter Electric
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