Kawasaki Vulcan Cruiser 2008 - Manual (Page 9)

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Those twin shotgun pipes and sportbike 17-inch radial tires say it all—the Vulcan ® 1600 Mean Streak ® is read y to get on
the gas and control the street. It gets its muscle from a higher performance 95 cubic-inch Vulcan V-Twin engine, but takes
its inspira tion from our Ninja ® sportbikes with an exclusive upside-do wn fork and po werful four-piston front brakes. Settle
into the lo wdo wn 27.6-inch saddle, grab the chromed pullback bars, and thumb the electric starter. The Mean Streak’s
high-flo w cylinder heads, special camshafts and digital fuel injection instantly go to work, delivering an authorita tive
loping idle. No w drop the 5-speed transmission into gear, slip the clutch, and then feel the forward thrust carr y you a way.
Buildings and bystanders a ppear and recede, and before long you and those shotgun pipes o wn the road. But if an yone
asks where you’re going, just tell ‘em you’re on a Mean Streak.
C A N D Y F I R E R E D • S P E C I AL E D I T I O N M ETAL L I C D I A B L O B L A C K / P E R S I M M O N R E D
1 The drag-style handlebars and twin
instrument dials make for a comfortable,
sporty riding position. The Mean Streak
motorcycle delivers more performance
thanks to larger 37mm intake valves,
larger intake ports plus modified intake
and exhaust cams.
• The Mean Streak features a large 43mm
inverted cartridge-type fork plus dual radial
mounted 4-piston front brake calipers and
320mm discs for outstanding braking feel
and power.
2 Digital fuel injection system with larger
dual 40mm throttle bodies provides
excellent engine response and strong
power. Separate intake tracts and fuel
nozzles deliver fuel directly at the intake
runner for instant acceleration.
• For more low- and midrange performance,
sportbike technology includes efficient,
liquid-cooled 4-valve alloy cylinder heads,
lightweight alloy pistons, and dual spark
plugs for each cylinder.
3 The Mean Streak features twin
shotgun-style exhaust system for the
V-Twin engine that impart a custom
look and develop a deep, throaty sound.
Twin adjustable rear shocks complete
the sharp handling package.
• The low-slung chassis provides a sleek drag-
bike look and very low 27.6-inch seat height.
Clean seamless tank, shaft drive, bobbed
fenders and alloy cast wheels with sport
radial tires complete the cruiser experience.
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