Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic 2006 and Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak 2006

Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic 2006 and Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak 2006 [S]ave

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Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak 2006 ×
Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic 2006 ×
General
Production from (year)20062006
MakeKawasakiKawasaki
ModelKawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean StreakKawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic
CategoryCustom / cruiserCustom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Fuel systemCarburettor. DFI with Keihin 46mm Throttle Bodies (2)Carburettor. 2 x DFI with Keihin 46mm Throttle Bodies
Displacement (cm³)1,5521,470
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveShaft drive (cardan)Shaft drive (cardan)
Torque (Nm)127.9113.8
Bore (mm)102102
Stroke (mm)9590
Gearbox5-speed5-speed
Fuel controlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionTCBI Dual Plug Digital AdvanceTCBI with Digital Advance
Compression9.0:18.6:1
Chassis
Front suspension43mm Inverted Cartridge-Type Fork41mm Hydraulic Telescopic Fork
Rear suspensionTwin Air-Adjustable Shocks, 4-Way Rebound DampingTwin Shocks, 5-Way Adjustable Preload
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Diameter (mm)300270
Front tyre130/90-17130/90-16
Rear tyre170/60-17150/80-16
Rake (fork angle) (degree)3232
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options
  • ebony
  • ebony (new flame metallic persimmon red)
  • ebony
  • ebony/galaxy silver
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,7041,661
Dry weight (kg)290292
Seat height (mm)701701
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)17.0315.89



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