Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak
- Production years
- 2005–2009
- Brand
- Kawasaki
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Selected year: 2009
Technical specifications
- Engine capacity
- 1,552 cm³
- Power
- 93 hp (70 kW)
- Dry weight
- 290.3 kg
- Seat height
- 701 mm
Overview
The Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak is a cruiser in the Vulcan family, produced from 2005 to 2009. The 2009 model has a 1552 cm³ liquid-cooled, fuel-injected four-stroke V-twin producing 93 hp (70 kW), and weighs 290.3 kg dry.
The 701 mm seat height gives the rider a relatively low position at stops, while the 290.3 kg dry weight can make parking-speed handling more demanding. A 124 mm ground clearance leaves limited room over sharp crests. The shaft final drive avoids routine chain cleaning and adjustment, and the air-assisted rear shocks have four-way rebound damping to let the rider tune their response.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- Bore x stroke
- 102.0 x 95.0 mm
- Engine capacity
- 1,552 cm³
- Compression ratio
- 9.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Ignition
- Dual Plug TCBI with digital advance
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Performance and transmission
Performance and transmission
- Power
- 93 hp (70 kW)
- Power weight ratio
- 0.3217 HP/kg (dry)
- Final drive
- Shaft
- Gearbox
- Manual 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
- Dry weight
- 290.3 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 17 L
- Ground clearance
- 124 mm
- Overall height
- 1,100 mm
- Overall length
- 2,410 mm
- Overall width
- 851 mm
- Seat height
- 701 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,704 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Frame
- High-tensile steel, double cradle
- Front suspension
- 43mm inverted cartridge fork / 5.9 in.
- Rake
- 32.0°
- Rear suspension
- Dual air-assisted shocks with four-way rebound damping / 3.4 in.
- Trail
- 145 mm
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Front tyre
- 130/90-17
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear tyre
- 170/60-17
Colours and equipment
Colours and equipment
- Colours
- Candy Fire Red, Special Edition: Metallic Diablo Black
Model years
2006
Engine capacity: 1,550 cm³ → 1,552 cm³; Power: 93 hp (69 kW) → 93 hp (70 kW)
| Specification | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 1,550 cm³ | 1,552 cm³ | 1,552 cm³ | 1,552 cm³ | 1,552 cm³ |
| Power | 93 hp (69 kW) | 93 hp (70 kW) | 93 hp (70 kW) | 93 hp (70 kW) | 93 hp (70 kW) |
| Torque | — | 127.9 Nm | — | — | — |
| Dry weight | 288.9 kg | 290.3 kg | 290.3 kg | 290.3 kg | 290.3 kg |
| Seat height | 701 mm | 701 mm | 701 mm | 701 mm | 701 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L |
Pros and cons
Advantages
Low seat
At 701 mm, the seat makes it easier for many riders to reach the ground at a stop.
Shaft final drive
The shaft drive avoids the regular cleaning and adjustment required by a chain.
Adjustable rear shocks
Air assistance and four-way rebound damping let the rider adjust the rear suspension response.
Things to consider
Heavy at low speeds
Its 290.3 kg dry weight can make pushing and tight, slow turns more strenuous.
Limited ground clearance
The 124 mm clearance leaves less room over sharp crests and other tall obstacles.
Rider fit
Rider fit calculator
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Estimated from your height: 79 cm
How to measure
Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.
Estimated ground reach
Both feet likely flat
You should have a stable stance at a stop, although seat width and suspension setup still matter.
Seat height
701 mm
Approx. loaded height
671 mm
Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.
Fuel range calculator
Enter your expected fuel consumption to estimate the distance on a full tank, with or without a fuel reserve.
Tank 17 L at 5.5 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
309 km
With 10% reserve
278 km
This is a planning estimate, not a measured result. Speed, route, weather, load and riding style can change real consumption.
FAQ
What is the engine size and power of the 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak?
It has a 1552 cm³ V-twin producing 93 hp (70 kW).
What type of final drive does the Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak use?
It uses shaft final drive.
What is the seat height?
The seat height is 701 mm.
How much does the 2009 model weigh?
Its dry weight is 290.3 kg.
