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Buzglyd · 03-18-2007, 11:45 AM

I think they're about the same.

All that incredible technology in the Kawi (liquid-cooled, dohc) might net you a couple of extra ponies.

Or it might just be that's it's a little bigger. 1600cc vs. 1450.

seruzawa · 03-18-2007, 12:02 PM

The Mean Streak is noted for poor power stock for it's displacement. however motorcycleusa.com did some simple hopup mods on a Mean Streak. Check their site out.

staff · 03-18-2007, 12:06 PM

And we have the largest collection of single-bike and multi-bike comparisons (complete with dyno charts) anywhere on the web. Why not you go to our Manufacturer's Row page (http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/manufac.motml) and check it out?

In case you're too lazy to do that, the last Mean Streak we tested made a not-so-mean 61hp and 79 ft-lbs of torque, and the last Twin Cam motor we tested made 64hp and 68 ft-lbs of torque.

So the answer is a little less HP, but noticeably more torque (which will mean you get more out of the engine at lower RPM, resulting in smoother operation). In my opinion, the Mean Streak will handle and brake much better than your Dyna but will lack the character and general bad-boy feel a big Harley has. I actually liked the Mild Streak a lot and would heartily recommend it to anyone looking for a simple, pleasant commuting machine. For kicks, I would get the Road Star Warrior. Read the whole Power Cruiser story (http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mccompa...rs/index.motml) for more of our thoughts on this pressing issue.

Thanks for reading MO!

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The_AirHawk · 03-18-2007, 02:21 PM

Am I gonna hafta slap out a "Real, ULTIMATE Power!" link here?

The_AirHawk · 03-18-2007, 02:22 PM

......I mean, 'cuz I WILL if'n I hafta......

phixer · 03-18-2007, 02:23 PM

wow a whole 64hp???That is funny. Last time I farted it had more horsepower.

sachiwilson · 03-18-2007, 05:02 PM

Reading this shows how utterly ridiculous the whole cruiser mentality is. Weight and slapdash flash means more than function. Simply asinine.

BrowningBAR · 03-18-2007, 05:13 PM

No you won't.

BrowningBAR · 03-18-2007, 05:13 PM

You've got nuthin'.

BrowningBAR · 03-18-2007, 05:14 PM

You're all talk. B!tch.

03-18-2007, 11:45 AM	#1
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,137	Re: Which Has More Power? I think they're about the same. All that incredible technology in the Kawi (liquid-cooled, dohc) might net you a couple of extra ponies. Or it might just be that's it's a little bigger. 1600cc vs. 1450. __________________ Jay Leno: "President Obama released his tax returns. It turns out he made $900,000 less in 2011 than he did in 2010. You know what that means? Even Obama is doing worse under President Obama."

03-18-2007, 12:02 PM	#2
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Re: Which Has More Power? The Mean Streak is noted for poor power stock for it's displacement. however motorcycleusa.com did some simple hopup mods on a Mean Streak. Check their site out. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

03-18-2007, 12:06 PM	#3
staff Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 489	This is MO, you know... And we have the largest collection of single-bike and multi-bike comparisons (complete with dyno charts) anywhere on the web. Why not you go to our Manufacturer's Row page (http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/manufac.motml) and check it out? In case you're too lazy to do that, the last Mean Streak we tested made a not-so-mean 61hp and 79 ft-lbs of torque, and the last Twin Cam motor we tested made 64hp and 68 ft-lbs of torque. So the answer is a little less HP, but noticeably more torque (which will mean you get more out of the engine at lower RPM, resulting in smoother operation). In my opinion, the Mean Streak will handle and brake much better than your Dyna but will lack the character and general bad-boy feel a big Harley has. I actually liked the Mild Streak a lot and would heartily recommend it to anyone looking for a simple, pleasant commuting machine. For kicks, I would get the Road Star Warrior. Read the whole Power Cruiser story (http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mccompa...rs/index.motml) for more of our thoughts on this pressing issue. Thanks for reading MO! -Gabe Ets-Hokin Senior Editor

03-18-2007, 02:21 PM	#4
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Livin' in a Van: down by the Mariana Trench Posts: 10,891	Re: Which Has More Power? Am I gonna hafta slap out a "Real, ULTIMATE Power!" link here? __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...

03-18-2007, 02:22 PM	#5
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Livin' in a Van: down by the Mariana Trench Posts: 10,891	Re: Which Has More Power? ......I mean, 'cuz I WILL if'n I hafta...... __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...

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03-18-2007, 02:23 PM	#6
phixer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 20	Re: Which Has More Power? wow a whole 64hp???That is funny. Last time I farted it had more horsepower.

03-18-2007, 05:02 PM	#7
sachiwilson Women Riders Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,609	Re: Which Has More Power? Reading this shows how utterly ridiculous the whole cruiser mentality is. Weight and slapdash flash means more than function. Simply asinine. __________________ Frappé LaRue Safety Queen Are you a Rounder? Sarnali: "what could be more useless than arguing with a deaf female lawyer????"

03-18-2007, 05:13 PM	#8
BrowningBAR Snuggles Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In a really, really, really old farmhouse Posts: 4,364	Re: Which Has More Power? No you won't.

03-18-2007, 05:13 PM	#9
BrowningBAR Snuggles Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In a really, really, really old farmhouse Posts: 4,364	Re: Which Has More Power? You've got nuthin'.

03-18-2007, 05:14 PM	#10
BrowningBAR Snuggles Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In a really, really, really old farmhouse Posts: 4,364	Re: Which Has More Power? You're all talk. B!tch.