Kawasaki VN1600 Vulcan (Classic, Tourer, Nomad, Mean Streak): review, history, specs

Class: cruiser

Production: 2003-2008

Also called: Kawasaki Vulcan 1600

Models
Kawasaki VN1600A / VN1600E Vulcan Classic 2003-2008 (North America and other)	Kawasaki VN1600D / VN1600G Vulcan Nomad / Classic Tourer 2005-2008 (North America and other)	Kawasaki VN1600B / VN1600F Vulcan Mean Streak 2004-2008 (North America and other)
Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic	Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad	Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak

History

History
Year	Country	Name / Frame / Engine
2003	North America and other	Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic Code: VN1600-A1, VN1600-A1H
2004	North America and other	Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic; Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak Code: VN1600-A2, VN1600-A2H; VN1600-B1, VN1600-B1H
2005	North America and other	Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic; Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak; Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad / Classic Tourer Code: VN1600-A3, VN1600-A3H; VN1600-B2, VN1600-B2H; VN1600-D1, VN1600-D1H
2006	North America and other	Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic; Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak; Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad / Classic Tourer Code: VN1600-A6F, VN1600-E6F; VN1600-B6F, VN1600-F6F; VN1600-D6F, VN1600-G6F
2007	North America and other	Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic; Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak; Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad / Classic Tourer Code: VN1600-A7F, VN1600-A7FA; VN1600-B7F, VN1600-B7FA; VN1600-D7F, VN1600-D7FA
2008	North America and other	Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic; Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak; Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad / Classic Tourer Code: VN1600-A8F, VN1600-A8FA; VN1600-B8F, VN1600-B8FA; VN1600-D8F, VN1600-D8FA

Specifications

Kawasaki VN1600 Vulcan: specs

Specifications
DIMENSIONS	Overall length	2505 mm / 98,6 in – Vulcan 1600 Classic 2410 mm / 94,9 in – Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak 2515 mm / 99,0 in – Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad
	Overall width	1040 mm / 40,9 in – Vulcan 1600 Classic, Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad 850 mm / 33,5 in – Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak
	Overall height	1130 mm / 44,5 in – Vulcan 1600 Classic 1100 mm / 43,3 in – Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak 1460 mm / 57,5 in – Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad
	Seat height	680 mm / 26,8 in – Vulcan 1600 Classic 700 mm / 27,6 in – Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak 720 mm / 28,3 in – Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad
	Wheelbase	1680 mm / 66,1 in – Vulcan 1600 Classic 1705 mm / 67,1 in – Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak 1690 mm / 66,5 in – Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad
	Ground clearance	130 mm / 5,12 in – Vulcan 1600 Classic 125 mm / 4,92 in – Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak 150 mm / 5,91 in – Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad
	Dry weight	306 kg / 675 lbs – Vulcan 1600 Classic 290 kg / 639 lbs – Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak 350 kg / 772 lbs – Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad
	Curb (wet) weight	337 kg / 743 lbs – Vulcan 1600 Classic 317 kg / 699 lbs – Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak 377 kg / 831 lbs – Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad
FRAME	Type	Tubular, double cradle
	Front suspension, travel	Telescopic fork 41 mm, 150 mm / 5,9 in - Vulcan 1600 Classic, Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad Inverted telescopic fork 43 mm, 150 mm / 5,9 in – Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak
	Rear suspension, travel	Swingarm with twin-shock, 95 mm / 3,7 in - Vulcan 1600 Classic Swingarm with twin-shock, 87 mm / 3,4 in - Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak Swingarm with twin-shock, 99 mm / 3,9 in - Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad Adjustable: spring pre-load
	Front tire size	130/90-16 M/C 67H - Vulcan 1600 Classic 130/70-R17 M/C 62H - Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak 150/80-16 M/C 71H - Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad
	Rear tire size	170/70-B16 M/C 75H - Vulcan 1600 Classic, Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad 170/60-R17 M/C 72H - Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak
	Front brake	Double disc, 300 mm, 2-piston calipers - Vulcan 1600 Classic, Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad Double disc, 320 mm, 6-piston calipers – Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak (2003-2004) Double disc, 320 mm, 4-piston radial calipers – Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak (2005-2008)
	Rear brake	Single disc, 300 mm, 2-piston caliper
	Fuel capacity	20,0 l / 5,3 US gal – Vulcan 1600 Classic, Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad 17,0 l / 4,49 US gal – Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak
	Trail	168 mm / 6,61 in – Vulcan 1600 Classic 184 mm / 7,24 in - Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad 144 mm / 5,67 in - Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak
	Fuel economy / consumption	6,08 l / 100 km (38,7 US mpg)^[1]
ENGINE	Type	Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
	Cylinder arrangement	2-cylinders, V-twin
	Bore & Stroke	102,0 x 95,0 mm
	Displacement	1552 cm³ (94,7 cu in)
	Compression ratio	9.0:1
	Valve train	Chain driven SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder (with hydraulic adjusters)
	Max. power	67,0 hp (49 kW) / 4700 rpm - Vulcan 1600 Classic, Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad 74,0 hp (54 kW) / 5300 rpm - Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak
	Max. torque	127,0 Nm (12,9 kgfm) / 2700 rpm – Vulcan 1600 Classic, Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad 125,0 Nm (12,7 kgfm) / 2800 rpm – Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak
	Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)	5,29 sec.^[2]
	Top speed	177 km/h (110 mph)^[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM	Type	DFI (Digital Fuel Injection), 2x 36 mm – Vulcan 1600 Classic, Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad DFI (Digital Fuel Injection), 2x 40 mm - Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak
CARBURETION SYSTEM	ID
DRIVE TRAIN	Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated
	Transmission	5-speed
	Final drive	Shaft
	Primary reduction	1.517
	Final reduction	2.619
	Gear ratio I II III IV V	2.500 1.590, 1.750 (Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak – North America) 1.192, 1.333 (Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak – North America) 0.965, 1.074 (Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak – North America) 0.781, 0.867 (Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak – North America)
ELECTRICAL	Ignition	Transistorized
	Alternator	Three-phase AC, twin rotor, 42A 14V at 6000 rpm - Vulcan 1600 Classic, Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad Three-phase AC, 23A 14V at 6000 rpm – Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak
	Battery capacity	12V-18Ah

Images

Kawasaki VN1600 Vulcan: images, gallery.

Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic	Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic	Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic
Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad	Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad	Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic Tourer / Nomad
Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak	Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak	Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak

Videos

Kawasaki VN1600 Vulcan: video.

2007 KAWASAKI VN1600 VULCAN 1600 CLASSIC

2007 KAWASAKI VN1600 VULCAN 1600 NOMAD

2006 KAWASAKI VN1600 VULCAN 1600 MEAN STREAK

Manuals

Kawasaki VN1600 Vulcan: manuals, parts, microfiches.

↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic (07/2003) | Average MPG
↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic (07/2003) | 0-60 mph
↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic (07/2003) | Top speed

[1] Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic (07/2003) | Average MPG

[2] Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic (07/2003) | 0-60 mph

[3] Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic (07/2003) | Top speed

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