Published September 22, 2016 by Michael Le Pard , Editor‑in‑Chief
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2003 Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Meanstreak
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MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS
Manufacturer – Make – Model – Year: Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Meanstreak 2003
Motorcycle Style: Cruiser
ENGINE SPECS
Engine Type: 1470 cc, 4 Stroke – Liquid Cooled – V Twin
Engine Bore and Stroke: 102 mm x 90 mm
Compression Ratio: 9:1
Valves SOHC, 4 valves/cylinder
Carburetion: Mitsubishi Digital Fuel Injection with dual 40mm throttle bodies
Ignition System: TCBI with Digital Advance and Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition System: Control (K-TRIC) Transmission Five-speed
Claimed Horsepower: 72 hp (53.7 kW) @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque: 114 Nm (84.1 ft. lbs) @ 3000 rpm
Transmission type: 5 speed
Final Drive: Shaft
CHASSIS SPECS
Suspension – Front: 43mm inverted hydraulic telescopic cartridge-style fork, 87 mm travel
Suspension – Rear: Swingarm with twin shocks with 4-way rebound , 150 mm travel
Front Fork – Rake & Trail Angles: 32 / 144 mm (5.7 inches)
MISCELLANEOUS SPECS
Tire – Front: 130/70-17
Tire – Rear: 170/60-17
Brakes – Front: dual 320 mm discs with 6-piston calipers
Brakes – Rear: single 300 mm disc with 2-piston calipers
DIMENSIONS
Overall – Length: 2410 mm (94.9 inches)
Overall – Width: 850 mm (33.5 inches)
Overall – Height: 1100 mm (43.3 inches)
Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 inches)
Wheelbase 1705 mm (67.1 inches)
Ground clearance 125 mm (4.9 inches)
Fuel Capacity: 17 l (4.5 Gal)
Dry Weight (without fluids): 289 kg (637.1 pounds)