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:
2006
Category:
Custom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Displacement:
1552.00 ccm (94.70 cubic inches)
Engine type:
V2
Stroke:
4
Torque:
127.87 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:
SOHC
Ignition:
TCBI Dual Plug Digital Advance
Starter:
Electric
Cooling system:
Liquid
Gearbox:
5-speed
Transmission type
Shaft drive (cardan)
final drive:
Physical measures
Dry weight:
290.3 kg (640.0 pounds)
Seat height:
701 mm (27.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.