| MODEL | KAWASAKI VN 1500 VULCAN MEAN STREAK 2001 - 2002 |
| Year | 2001 - 2002 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 50° V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1470 cc / 89.7 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 102 x 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 52.5 kW / 72 hp @ 5500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 114 Nm / 84.1 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Induction | Digital fuel injection, dual 36 mm throttle bodies |
| Start System | — |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, hydraulically operated |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | High-tensile steel, double cradle |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm inverted telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with twin shocks, 4-way rebound damping |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320 mm discs, 6-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 300 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 701 mm / 27.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 1705 mm / 67.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 289 kg / 637 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 130/70 R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/60 R17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 15.6 km/l (average) |
| Top Speed | 181.7 km/h |
The Vulcan 1500 Mean Streak was Kawasaki's blacked-out, performance-oriented version of its big 1500 cc V-twin cruiser. It kept the Vulcan engine but added digital fuel injection, a 43 mm inverted fork and sport-style front brakes. It was aimed at riders who wanted a custom look with better handling and braking than a standard cruiser.
