Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak
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| Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 2005 - 2009 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | v2, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 102.0mm x 95.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 9:1 |
| Horsepower | 72.95 HP (54.4 KW) @ 5500RPM |
| Torque | 92.94 ft/lbs (126.0 Nm) @ 2500RPM |
| Fuel System | injection |
| Ignition | dual plug tcbi with digital advance |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
| Suspension | Front: 43mm inverted cartridge fork / 5.9 in. Rear: dual air-assisted shocks with four-way rebound damping / 3.4 in. |
| Brakes | Front: double disc Rear: single disc |
| Front Tire | 130/90-17 |
| Rear Tire | 170/60-17 |
| Wheelbase | 67.09 inches (1704 mm) |
| Length | 94.88 inches (2410 mm) |
| Width | 33.5 inches (851 mm) |
| Height | 43.31 inches (1100 mm) |
| Seat Height | 27.6 inches (701 mm) |
| Weight | 640.0 pounds (290.3 Kg) (dry), 290.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.5 Gallon (17.03 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak was a v2, four-stroke Cruiser motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 2005 and 2009. Max torque was 92.94 ft/lbs (126.0 Nm) @ 2500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 72.95 HP (54.4 KW) @ 5500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled v2, four-stroke. A 102.0mm bore x 95.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1552.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet, multiplate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 130/90-17 front tire and a 170/60-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm inverted cartridge fork / 5.9 in. while the rear was equipped with a dual air-assisted shocks with four-way rebound damping / 3.4 in.. The Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak was fitted with a 4.5 Gallon (17.03 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 640.0 pounds (290.3 Kg). The wheelbase was 67.09 inches (1704 mm) long.
2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak[edit | edit source]
With a a long, low appearance and fluid styling, the Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak wasn't named "mean" without reason.