Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak 2009 and Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC 2002 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak 2009 × |  Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC 2002 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 2002 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak | Suzuki VL 1500 Intruder LC |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,552 | 1,462 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Oil & air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Bore (mm) | 102 | 96 |
| Stroke (mm) | 95 | 101 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Dual Plug TCBI with digital advance | - |
| Compression | - | 8.5:1 |
| 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 |
| Frame type | High-tensile steel, double cradle | - |
| Front tyre | 130/90-17 | 150/80-16 |
| Rear tyre | 170/60-17 | 180/70-15 M/C |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,704 | 1,700 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 290 | 296 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,100 | 1,165 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,410 | 2,525 |
| Overall width (mm) | 851 | 965 |
| Seat height (mm) | 701 | 700 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 145 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17.03 | 15 |
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