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==Chassis==
==Chassis==
It came with a 130/70-r17 m/c 62h front [[tire]] and a 170/60-r17 m/c 72h rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The VN1500 Mean Streak was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 637.14 pounds (289.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 67.13 inches (1705 mm) long.   
It came with a 130/70-r17 m/c 62h front [[tire]] and a 170/60-r17 m/c 72h rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The VN1500 Mean Streak was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 637.14 pounds (289.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 67.13 inches (1705 mm) long.   
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Revision as of 16:35, 29 August 2019


'Kawasaki VN1500 Mean Streak'
Manufacturer
[[Kawasaki]]
Also called VN 1500 Mean Streak
Production 2002 - 2003
Class [[:Category:Cruiser motorcycles|Cruiser]] [[Category:Cruiser motorcycles]]
Engine
v2, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 102.0mm x 90.0mm
Top Speed 115 mph (185 km/h)
Horsepower 69.46 HP (51.8 KW) @ 5500RPM
Torque 84.09 ft/lbs (114.0 Nm) @ 3000RPM
Fuel System injection
Spark Plug NGK DPR6EA-9 `02-04[1]
Battery 9.0:1
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed
Brakes Front: dual disc
Rear: single disc
Front Tire 130/70-r17 m/c 62h
Rear Tire 170/60-r17 m/c 72h
Wheelbase 67.13 inches (1705 mm)
Length 94.88 inches (2410 mm)
Width 33.46 inches (850 mm)
Height 43.31 inches (1100 mm)
Seat Height 27.56 inches (700 mm)
Weight 637.14 pounds (289.0 Kg) (dry),
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Kawasaki VN1500 Mean Streak was a v2, four-stroke standard produced by Kawasaki between 2002 and 2003. It could reach a top speed of 115 mph (185 km/h). Max torque was 84.09 ft/lbs (114.0 Nm) @ 3000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 69.46 HP (51.8 KW) @ 5500 RPM.

Engine

A 102.0mm bore x 90.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1470.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a 5-speed transmission.

Chassis

It came with a 130/70-r17 m/c 62h front tire and a 170/60-r17 m/c 72h rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The VN1500 Mean Streak was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 637.14 pounds (289.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 67.13 inches (1705 mm) long.

References

  1. 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.