General information |
Motorcycle name
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Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak |
Year of manufacture
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2008 |
Type
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Custom / cruiser |
Rating
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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
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1552.0 ccm (94.70 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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V2, four-stroke |
Output
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72.4 HP (52.8 kW)) @ 5400 RPM |
Torque
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127.0 Nm (12.9 kgf-m or 93.7 ft.lbs) @ 3700 RPM |
Top speed
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188.0 km/h (116.8 mph) |
Compression
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9.0:1 |
Bore x stroke
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102.0 x 95.0 mm (4.0 x 3.7 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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4 |
Fuel system
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Injection |
Fuel control
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Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Ignition
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Electronic |
Cooling system
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Liquid |
Gearbox
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5-speed |
Transmission type
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Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Clutch
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Wet, multiple discs, Hydraulic activated |
Fuel consumption
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4.63 litres/100 km (21.6 km/l or 50.80 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases
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107.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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High-tensile steel, double cradle |
Rake (fork angle)
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32.0° |
Trail
|
145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Front suspension
|
43mm inverted cartridge fork |
Front wheel travel
|
150 mm (5.9 inches) |
Rear suspension
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Dual air-assisted shocks with four-way rebound damping |
Rear wheel travel
|
86 mm (3.4 inches) |
Front tire
|
130/90-17 |
Rear tire
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170/60-17 |
Front brakes
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Double disc. Four-piston calipers. |
Diameter
|
320 mm (12.6 inches) |
Rear brakes
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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
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701 mm (27.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
|
1100 mm (43.3 inches) |
Overall length
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2410 mm (94.9 inches) |
Overall width
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851 mm (33.5 inches) |
Wheelbase
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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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