Comparison of Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Fat Boy Special 2011 and Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak 2007 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Fat Boy Special 2011 × |  Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak 2007 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2011 | 2007 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Kawasaki |
| Model | Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Fat Boy Special | Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Injection |
| Engine details | Twin Cam 96B | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,584 | 1,552 |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | - |
| Torque (Nm) | 126 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 95.3 | 102 |
| Stroke (mm) | 111.1 | 95 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Driveline | • HDI, BRZ | - |
| Ignition | - | Dual Plug TCBI with digital advance |
| Clutch | Multi-plate, wet | - |
| Lubrication system | Pressurized, dry-sump | - |
| Compression | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41.3 mm telescopic, “beer can” covers | 43mm inverted cartridge fork |
| Rear suspension | Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over | Dual air-assisted shocks with four-way rebound damping |
| Front brakes | Single disc. 4-piston | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Frame type | Mild steel tubular frame; rectangular section backbone; stamped, cast, | High-tensile steel, double cradle |
| Front tyre | 140/75-R17 | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre | 200/55-R17 | 170/60-17 |
| Wheels | Black, Bullet Hole Disc Cast Aluminum (HDI, BRZ) | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 130 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 91 | - |
| Trail (mm) | 147 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 31.6 | 32 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options | - |
|
| Instruments | Tank-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter | - |
| Electrical Voltage (V) | 12 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,630 | 1,704 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 318 | 290 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,085 | 1,100 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,385 | 2,410 |
| Seat height (mm) | 680 | 701 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 125 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 18.9 | - |
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