2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak. Image credits - Kawasaki.
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The Vulcan® 1600 Mean Streak® isn’t your everyday cruiser. Kawasaki designed it with enough attitude not just survive the mean streets of the city but conquer them with torque, acceleration, and handling.
General information
Motorcycle name
Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak
Year of manufacture
2008
Type
Custom / cruiser
Rating
3.6 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
Output
72.4 HP (52.8 kW )) @ 5400 RPM
Torque
127.0 Nm (12.9 kgf-m or 93.7 ft.lbs) @ 3700 RPM
Top speed
188.0 km/h (116.8 mph)
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
Injection
Fuel control
Overhead Valves (OHV)
Ignition
Electronic
Cooling system
Liquid
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type
Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch
Wet, multiple discs, Hydraulic activated
Fuel consumption
4.63 litres/100 km (21.6 km/l or 50.80 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
107.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type
High-tensile steel, double cradle
Rake (fork angle)
32.0°
Trail
145 mm (5.7 inches)
Front suspension
43mm inverted cartridge fork
Front wheel travel
150 mm (5.9 inches)
Rear suspension
Dual air-assisted shocks with four-way rebound damping
Rear wheel travel
86 mm (3.4 inches)
Front tire
130/90-17
Rear tire
170/60-17
Front brakes
Double disc. Four-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
290.3 kg (640.0 pounds)
Power/weight ratio
0.2494 HP/kg
Seat height
701 mm (27.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height
1100 mm (43.3 inches)
Overall length
2410 mm (94.9 inches)
Overall width
851 mm (33.5 inches)
Wheelbase
1704 mm (67.1 inches)
Fuel capacity
17.03 litres (4.50 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options
Candy Fire Red, Metallic Diablo Black
Starter
Electric
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