At the heart of the 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak custom - cruiser motorcycle, Kawasaki pairs a 1552 cc (94.7 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 102.0 x 95.0 mm (4.0 x 3.7 inches).
On the scales, the Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak measures 290.3 kg (640 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 701 mm (27.6 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,704 mm (67.1 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 17.03-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2005 to 2009, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
701 mm (27.6 in)
Engine
Displacement1552.0 ccm (94.70 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Bore x Stroke102.0 x 95.0 mm (4.0 x 3.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionDual Plug TCBI with digital advance
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Chassis
Frame TypeHigh-tensile steel, double cradle
Rake32.0°
Front Suspension43mm inverted cartridge fork / 5.9 in.
Rear SuspensionDual air-assisted shocks with four-way rebound damping / 3.4 in.
Wheelbase1704 mm (67.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre130/90-17
Rear Tyre170/60-17
Front BrakesDouble disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight290.3 kg (640.0 pounds)
Seat Height701 mm (27.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1100 mm (43.3 inches)
Overall Length2410 mm (94.9 inches)
Overall Width851 mm (33.5 inches)
Fuel Capacity17.03 litres (4.50 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsCandy Fire Red, Special Edition: Metallic Diablo Black
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
