The Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak motorcycle specifications include a 1,550 cc (94.58 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 288.9 kg (637 lb).
Key specifications
The 2005 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 126% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 95th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 12% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 9th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 11% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 61st percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
1,550 cc — larger displacement than about 95% of Kawasaki models.
701 mm — taller than about 9% of Kawasaki models.
17 L — larger than about 61% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
851
833
Close to average.
1,100
1,175
6% below average.
1,704
1,441
18% above average.
701
801
12% below average.
124
187
34% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 130/70-R17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 170/60-R17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.07:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,550 cc (94.58 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 102.0 x 95 mm (4.0 x 3.7 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK40 |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance and Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC) |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | High-tensile steel, double cradle |
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| Front suspension | 43mm inverted hydraulic telescopic cartridge-style fork |
| Rear suspension | Dual hydraulic air shocks |
| Rake | 32.0° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 130/70-R17 |
| Rear tire | 170/60-R17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 288.9 kg (637 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 701 mm (27.6 inches) |
| Overall width | 851 mm (33.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,100 mm (43.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,704 mm (67.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 124 mm (4.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.03 L (4.50 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Red, Black |
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| Price as new | US$ 10999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.