KAWASAKI VN1600 MEAN STREAK

ENGINE

Based on the VN1600 Classic engine with modified cylinder heads for more power.
Delivers abundant low and mid-range power and torque.
Two spark plugs per cylinder increase the combustion efficiency.
Compact combustion chamber for increased compression ratio without detonation on today's fuels.
Cam timing and lift enhance low and mid-range power. Liquid cooled with an automatic cooling
fan to ensure consistent temperatures for maximum efficiency and reliability.

Fuel system
Secondary air valve system reduces emissions. A honeycomb type catalyser located in
the muffler pre-chamber further reduces exhaust emissions.

CHASSIS
Double cradle high tensile steel frame. The frame uses large diameter tubing for high
rigidityand stability.

Front suspension
Inverted fork is extra rigid for excellent stability and handling.

Rear suspension
Dual air type shock absorbers are adjustable for pressure and rebound damping to match
load and road conditions.

Front and rear disc brakes
Dual 320 mm front discs with 4- piston calipers and a rear 300 mm disc with a dual piston
caliper ensure excellent stopping power and feel. The front radial mount calipers have
individual front brake pads for each piston to prevent pad deformation due to heat.

Detail features

* Thin, integrated instrument package provides less protrusion from top of tank.
* The slim electronic operated instrument panel reduces weight and eliminates the front wheel drive unit and cable.
* The turn signals automatically turn off after 8 seconds and a distance of 65 meters has been travelled.
* Digital odometer, trip meter and clock.
* Wide, dished cast wheels with tubeless tyres.

Specifications
Engine type 4 stroke, liquid cooled, V-twin
Displacement 1552 cm3
Bore & stroke 102 x 95 mm
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Valve system SOHC, 8 valves, 4 valves per cylinder
Maximum power 54 kW (73 PS) / 5,300 r/min
Maximum torque 125 N ·m / 2,800 r/min
Fuel system EFI with 2 x 40 mm Mitsubishi throttle bodies
Starting electric
Transmission 5-speed, shaft drive
Frame type steel double cradle
Rake / trail 32o / 144 mm
Suspension, F 43 mm inverted fork
Suspension, R swingarm with dual gascharged shock absorbers
Wheel travel, F / R 150 / 87 mm
Tyre, F / R 130/70 17 / 170/60R 17
Brake, F 320 mm dual discs with radial mount 4-piston calipers
Brake, R 300 mm disc with dual piston caliper
L x W x H 2,410 x 850 x 1,100 mm
Wheelbase 1,705 mm
Seat height 700 mm
Fuel capacity 17 L
Dry weight 290 kg
Colours Ebony