Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic 2009 and Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak 2008 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic 2009 × |  Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak 2008 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 2008 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic | Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 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. DFI with dual 36mm Keihin throttle bodies | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,470 | 1,552 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 114.7 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 102 | 102 |
| Stroke (mm) | 90 | 95 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 2-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance | - |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in. | 43mm inverted cartridge fork / 5.9 in. |
| Rear suspension | Twin Shocks, with five-way adjustable preload / 3.4 in. | Dual air-assisted shocks with four-way rebound damping / 3.4 in. |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 270 | 300 |
| Frame type | - | High-tensile steel, double cradle |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 130/90-17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-16 | 170/60-17 |
| Trail (mm) | 165 | 145 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | 32 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,666 | 1,704 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 298 | 290 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,140 | 1,100 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,504 | 2,410 |
| Overall width (mm) | 996 | 851 |
| Seat height (mm) | 701 | 701 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 18.92 | 17.03 |
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