2002 Kawasaki VN 1500 Mean Streak

Kawasaki VN 1500 Mean Streak
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General motorcycle information

Model
Kawasaki VN 1500 Mean Streak
Year
2002
Category
Custom / cruiser
Rating

Engine and transmission

Displacement
89.70 cubic inches (1470.0 ccm)
Engine type
V2, 4 stroke
Power
72.0 horsepowers (53.7 kiloWatts) at 5500 RPM
Torque
79.66 pound-foot/lbf-ft (108.00 Nm / 11.01 kgf-m) at 3000 RPM
Compression
9:1
Bore x stroke
6.22 x 5.49 inches (102.0 x 90.0 mm)
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Injection
Fuel control
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Cooling system
Liquid
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Shaft drive (cardan)
Starter
Electric
Fuel consumption
-
Top speed
185.0 kmh (115.0 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front tyre
130/70-R17 M/C 62H
Rear tyre
170/60-R17 M/C 72H
Front brake
Double discs
Front brakes diameter
19.53 inches (320.0 mm)
Rear brake
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
18.31 inches (300.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
637.1 pounds (289.0 kg)
Wet weight
696.7 pounds (316.0 kg)
Seat height
42.7 inches (700 mm)
Wheelbase
104.0 inches (1705 mm)
Overall length
147.1 inches (2410 mm)
Overall width
51.9 inches (850 mm)
Overall height
67.1 inches (1100 mm)
Ground clearance
7.6 inches (125 mm)
Fuel capacity
4.49 gallons (17.0 litres)
Oil capacity
0.82 gallons (3.1 litres)

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