2008 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1600 Mean Streak® for Sale

17-Inch Aluminum Wheels With Radial Tires

• Radial tires front and rear on 17 in. cast-alloy wheels make a performance statement
• Wide 170 / 60R17 rear tire delivers excellent traction

Brakes

• Radial-mounted 4-piston front brake calipers provide sportbike level stopping power and excellent rider feedback
• Dual 320 mm semi-floating front discs reduce fade
• Single rear disc brake with 2-piston caliper

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

Digital Fuel Injection

• Provides excellent engine response and power with less fuel consumption
• 2 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 Plug Digital Ignition

• Microprocessor-controlled timing
• 2 spark plugs in each combustion chamber cut detonation and add durability

Dual Throttle Bodies

• Dual 40 mm throttle bodies use one injector for each cylinder
• Separate intake tract for each throttle body provides smoother engine operation
• 4 nozzles at the tip of each injector, with 2 nozzles aimed at each intake valve

Engine

• 1,552 cc (95 ci) 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

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

Fuel Tank

• Clean, seamless design boasts a 4.5 gal. capacity
• Ignition switch centrally mounted on the fuel tank for easy access

Gear-Driven Engine Balancer

• Counter-rotates at engine speed to cancel vibration
• Allows use of single-pin crankshaft to maximize the power-pulse feeling

Hydraulic Clutch Release

• Easy to operate and maintain

Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjusters

• Keeps valves quiet with no maintenance required

Large-Diameter Reflector Beam Headlight

• Bright, focused beam to light the way

Liquid-Cooling

• Maintains consistent engine temperatures for long engine life and sustained power
• Auxiliary fan keeps things cool, even in traffic

Rubber-Mounted Engine

• All but eliminates engine vibration at all speeds

Shaft Drive

• Reliable, quiet, low-maintenance system

Suspension

• 43 mm inverted fork designed specifically for the Mean Streak
• Swingarm cross bar utilizes 2 square tubes instead of monocoque design for improved torsional rigidity