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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Cruiser</td>
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				<td valign='top'>BASE MSRP(US)</td>
				<td valign='top'><strong class="total">&nbsp;$10,999.00</strong>
				
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;12</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;V Twin</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Cylinders</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;2</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4-Stroke</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Liquid</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Valves</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;8</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Valves Per Cylinder</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;SOHC</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;9:1</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Electric</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Regular</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Gas</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Manual</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;5</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;130/90 R17</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;170/60 R17</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Dual Hydraulic Disc</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;67.1 / 1704.3</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4.5 / 17</td>
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		<h5>Comfort and Value Second to None.</h5>
		<div class="date">By Vics(Owner),  Aug. 2, 2010</div>
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		After 27 years riding bikes and having all models and sizes, this is by far the smoothiest and most comfortable bike ever build. Great price point and the features like the shaft instead of belt, position of handles and foot, for a tall guy like me 6'7&quot;, it is like a glove. It is sad that Kawas<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;">aki stopped producing this model and stayed with more retro looking vulcans. This is the best cruiser your money can buy for under 10K new.</span>
		
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		<h5>05 Pearl Magma Red Mean Streak</h5>
		<div class="date">By J Tippins(Owner),  Oct. 3, 2010</div>
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		Bought it used in May 2010 with 10,800 mi<br /><br />
It's now Oct and 16,000 miles.<br /><br />
Looked at several,almost bought Yamaha Warrior and Honda VTX. After riding all three I decided on the Mean Streak.Handles exceptionally well,runs very good (had to get rid of the noisy solenoids).Rode to Va and back couple of<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;"> weeks ago (from Atlanta)and no problems whatsoever.Had to change the bulb to a brighter one,stock too dim.<br />
Not as many aftermarket options as the Honda but enough.<br />
Last bike I had was 25+ yrs ago and this one is very comfortable.I'm 5'10 200 lbs.<br />
Ocassionaly have been riding  one of my Bro's bikes when visiting prior to this.<br />
I would highly recommend this bike to others.Easy enough to add &quot;extra's&quot;to get the added HP.Love the fuel injection<br />
Drawback? Wish it had a 6th gear.<br />
Installed Mustang seats,way better than stock .Also added V&amp;H Bigshots,look good but not &quot;perfect fit&quot;<br />
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2005 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1600 Mean Streak

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2005 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1600 Mean Streak pictures, prices, information, and specifications. Below is the information on the 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1600 Mean Streak. If you would like to get a quote on a new 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1600 Mean Streak use our Build Your Own tool, or Compare this bike to other Cruiser motorcycles.To view more specifications, visit our Detailed Specifications.

2005 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1600 Mean Streak Specifications

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Model Type	Cruiser
BASE MSRP(US)	$10,999.00
Warranty	12
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Engine:
Engine Type	V Twin
Cylinders	2
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling	Liquid
Valves	8
Valves Per Cylinder	4
Valve Configuration	SOHC
Compression Ratio	9:1
Starter	Electric
Fuel Requirements	Regular
Fuel Type	Gas
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Manual
Number Of Speeds	5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Shaft
Wheels & Tires:
Front Tire (Full Spec)	130/90 R17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	170/60 R17
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc
Technical Specifications:
Wheelbase (in/mm)	67.1 / 1704.3
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	4.5 / 17

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By J Tippins(Owner), Oct. 3, 2010

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It's now Oct and 16,000 miles.

Looked at several,almost bought Yamaha Warrior and Honda VTX. After riding all three I decided on the Mean Streak.Handles exceptionally well,runs very good (had to get rid of the noisy solenoids).Rode to Va and back couple of... Read Full Review