Comparison of Kawasaki VN 1500 Mean Streak 2002 and Yamaha Midnight Warrior 2006 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki VN 1500 Mean Streak 2002 × |  Yamaha Midnight Warrior 2006 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2002 | 2006 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Yamaha |
| Model | Kawasaki VN 1500 Mean Streak | Yamaha Midnight Warrior |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection. Twin-bore Electronic Fuel Injection, w/throttle position sensor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,470 | 1,649 |
| Power (kw) | 52.6 | - |
| Cooling system | - | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 108 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 102 | 97 |
| Stroke (mm) | 90 | 113 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | - | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | - | Digital TCI |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | 41mm Kayaba inverted telescopic fork, 5.3´ |
| Rear suspension | - | Single shock, link-type w/adjustable preload and rebound damping |
| Front brakes | Dual disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 300 | 282 |
| Front tyre | 130/70-R17 M/C 62H | 120/70-ZR18 |
| Rear tyre | 170/60-R17 M/C 72H | 200/50-ZR17 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | - | 4 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,705 | 1,666 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 289 | 274 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.182 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,100 | 1,115 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,410 | 2,385 |
| Overall width (mm) | 850 | 935 |
| Seat height (mm) | 700 | 714 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 125 | 155 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 185 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | 15.14 |
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