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1,552 cc (95 ci) 50° V-twin provides abundant low- and mid-rpm power |
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Polished valve covers and cooling fins enhance the bright, sporty image |
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Maintains consistent engine temperatures for long engine life and sustained power |
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Auxiliary fan keeps things cool, even in traffic |
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Compact combustion chamber for increased compression ratio without detonation |
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Boosts low-end torque and provides maximum valve area for optimum flow |
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Keeps valves quiet with no maintenance and no adjustment is required |
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Provides excellent engine response and power with less fuel consumption |
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2 different systems are switched and used automatically according to engine load for accurate fuel-injection control |
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Compact electronic control unit processes information faster for better engine response |
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Dual 40 mm throttle bodies use one injector for each cylinder |
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Separate intake tract for each throttle body provides smoother engine operation |
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4 nozzles at the tip of each injector, with 2 nozzles aimed at each intake valve |
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Microprocessor-controlled timing |
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2 spark plugs in each combustion chamber cut detonation for added durability |
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Counter-rotates at engine speed to cancel vibration |
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Allows use of single-pin crankshaft to maximize the power-pulse feeling |
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All but eliminates engine vibration at all speeds |
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Combines great around-town acceleration with relaxed highway cruising |
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Positive neutral finder helps ensure riders can find neutral easily, every time |
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Reliable, quiet, low-maintenance system |
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Easy to operate and maintain |
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43 mm inverted fork designed specifically for the Mean Streak |
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Swingarm cross bar utilizes 2 square tubes instead of monocoque design for improved torsional rigidity |
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Clean, seamless design boasts a full 4.5 gal. capacity |
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Ignition switch centrally mounted on the fuel tank for easy access |
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Bright, focused beam to light the way |
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Radial tires front and rear on 17 in. cast-alloy wheels make a performance statement |
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Wide 170 / 60R17 rear tire delivers excellent traction |
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Radial-mounted 4-piston front brake calipers provide sportbike level stopping power and excellent rider feedback |
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Dual 320 mm semi-floating front discs reduce fade |
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Single rear disc brake with twin piston caliper |
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Unlike most cruisers, the Mean Streak enjoys nimble handling with excellent high-speed stability. Sportbike-style 43 mm inverted forks and a reinforced swingarm with dual air-assisted hydraulic shocks aid handling, while still offering enough compliance to offer the smooth journey demanded by cruiser riders. Dual radial-mount front disc brakes and six-piston calipers lend additional street credibility and excellent stopping power to the Mean Streak’s bag of tricks. |
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The Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak’s 1,552 cc V-twin engine offers a smooth wave of torque to make your ride more entertaining, thanks to high-tech features like liquid cooling, electronic fuel injection, dual spark plug digital ignition and four valves per cylinder. |
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In the cruiser world, appearances and rider comfort are every bit as important as massive power, so Kawasaki polished the valve covers and cooling fins for a bright, high-performance image. The 1600 Mean Streak’s bright 17-inch aluminum wheels enhance the bike’s high-performance image, while radial tires provide exceptional grip and stability. |
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Specs, Quotes, Overview
Standard Features