Introduction
Serious performance for serious riders
The Vulcan® 1600 Mean Streak® isn't your everyday cruiser.
Kawasaki designed it with enough attitude not just survive the
mean streets of the city but conquer them with torque, acceleration,
and handling. Go ahead and take a closer look. There's more to
the Mean Streak cruiser than just its good looks that garner
admiring glances from other riders.
What separates this Kawasaki cruiser from the masses is nimble
handling with excellent high-speed stability. Featuring sportbike-style
43mm inverted forks and a reinforced swingarm with dual air-assisted
hydraulic shocks, the Mean Streak suspension components permit
spirited maneuvering yet with sufficient plushness to deliver
the smooth journey demanded by cruiser riders. The Mean Streak's
bag of tricks also includes excellent stopping power, courtesy
of its dual radial-mount front disc brakes and four-piston calipers.
The Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak's 1,552cc 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.
A single-pin crankshaft and a gear-driven counter balancer work
together to provide a classic, comforting V-Twin rumble without
harsh vibrations.
Appearance and rider comfort are every bit as important as massive
power in the cruiser world. The 1600 Mean Streak offers two distinct
styling treatments to satisfy different tastes. Polished valve
covers and cooling fins are standard on the Mean Streak, while
the Special Edition receives a host of black and red styling
touches for a custom hot rod look. 17-inch aluminum wheels further
enhance the styling of both versions and are fitted with radial
tires that provide exceptional grip and stability.
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Features
Engine
- 1,552cc (95 cu. in.) 50° V-twin provides abundant low-
and mid-rpm power
- Polished valve covers and cooling fins enhance the bright,
custom image, while the Mean Streak Special Edition features
a hot rod combination of gloss and matte black surface treatments
Liquid-Cooling
- Maintains consistent engine temperatures for long engine life
and sustained power
- Auxiliary fan keeps things cool, even in traffic
Four-Valve Cylinder heads
- Compact combustion chamber for increased compression ratio
without detonation
- Boosts low-end torque and provides maximum valve area for optimum
flow
Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjusters
- Keeps valves quiet with no maintenance required
Digital Fuel Injection
- Provides excellent engine response and power with less fuel
consumption
- Two different systems are switched and used automatically according
to engine load for accurate fuel-injection control
- Compact electronic control unit processes information faster
for better engine response
Dual Throttle Bodies
- Dual 40mm throttle bodies use one injector for each cylinder
- Separate intake tract for each throttle body provides smoother
engine operation
- Four nozzles at the tip of each injector, with two nozzles
aimed at each intake valve
Dual Plug Digital Ignition
- Microprocessor-controlled timing
- Two spark plugs in each combustion chamber cut detonation and
add durability
Gear-Driven Engine Balancer
- Counter-rotates at engine speed to cancel vibration
- Allows use of single-pin crankshaft to maximize the power-pulse
feeling
Rubber-Mounted Engine
- All but eliminates engine vibration at all speeds
Close-Ratio Five-Speed Transmission with Positive Neutral
Finder
- Combines great around-town acceleration with relaxed highway
cruising
- Positive neutral finder helps ensure riders can find neutral
easily, every time
Shaft Drive
- Reliable, quiet, low-maintenance system
Hydraulic Clutch Release
- Easy to operate and maintain
Suspension
- 43mm inverted fork designed specifically for the Mean Streak
- Swingarm cross bar utilizes two square tubes instead of monocoque
design for improved torsional rigidity
Fuel Tank
- Clean, seamless design boasts a 4.5-gallon capacity
- Ignition switch centrally mounted on the fuel tank for easy
access
Large-Diameter Reflector Beam Headlight
- Bright, focused beam to light the way
17-inch Aluminum Wheels With Radial Tires
- Radial tires front and rear on 17-inch cast-alloy wheels make
a performance statement
- Wide 170 / 60R17 rear tire delivers excellent traction
Brakes
- Radial-mounted four-piston front brake calipers provide sportbike
level stopping power and excellent rider feedback
- Dual 320mm semi-floating front discs reduce fade
- Single rear disc brake with twin piston caliper
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Technical Specifications
Engine: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled,
SOHC, four valves per cylinder, 50-degree V-twin
Displacement: 1,552cc / 95ci
Bore x stroke: 102.0 x 95.0mm
Compression ratio: 9.0:1
Cooling: Liquid
Induction: Digital fuel injection with dual 40mm throttle bodies
Ignition: Dual Plug TCBI with digital advance
Transmission: Five-speed
Final drive: Shaft
Frame: High-tensile steel, double cradle
Rake / trail: 32 degrees / 5.7 in.
Front suspension / wheel travel: 43mm inverted cartridge fork
/ 5.9 in.
Rear suspension / wheel travel: Dual air-assisted shocks with
four-way rebound damping / 3.4 in.
Front tire: 130/90x17
Rear tire: 170/60x17
Brakes, front: Dual 320mm hydraulic discs with radial-mount four-piston
calipers
Brakes, rear: 300mm disc
Overall length: 94.9 in.
Overall width: 33.5 in.
Overall height: 43.3 in.
Ground clearance: 4.9 in.
Seat height: 27.6 in.
Dry weight: 640 lbs.
Fuel capacity: 4.5 gal.
Wheelbase: 67.1 in.
Colors: Candy Fire Red
Special Edition: Metallic Diablo Black
MSRP standard: $11,099 - special edition: $11,299
Warranty: 12 Months
* Price and specifications subject to change
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