Comparison of Kawasaki VN 1500 Mean Streak 2002 and Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak 2008 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak 2008 × |  Kawasaki VN 1500 Mean Streak 2002 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2008 | 2002 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak | Kawasaki VN 1500 Mean Streak |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,552 | 1,470 |
| Power (kw) | - | 52.6 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | - |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | - |
| Torque (Nm) | - | 108 |
| Bore (mm) | 102 | 102 |
| Stroke (mm) | 95 | 90 |
| Gearbox | 2-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | - |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 43mm inverted cartridge fork / 5.9 in. | - |
| Rear suspension | Dual air-assisted shocks with four-way rebound damping / 3.4 in. | - |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Dual disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 300 | 300 |
| Frame type | High-tensile steel, double cradle | - |
| Front tyre | 130/90-17 | 130/70-R17 M/C 62H |
| Rear tyre | 170/60-17 | 170/60-R17 M/C 72H |
| Trail (mm) | 145 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,704 | 1,705 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 290 | 289 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.182 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,410 | 2,410 |
| Overall width (mm) | 851 | 850 |
| Seat height (mm) | 701 | 700 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 125 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | - | 185 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17.03 | 17 |
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