Kawasaki VN 1500 MEAN STREAK 2002 - Motorcycle specifications

presentation of the VN 1500 MEAN STREAK 2002

for many, custom rhymes with Harley, a big machine for cushy riding and a big twin with muffled power. This stereotype (not entirely untrue) will soon have to make way for a new trend: the custom-dragster. This translates into overkill and aggressive looks, as evidenced by the recent and surprising Harley V-rod, Yamaha road star warrior and Honda VTX 1800. Skeptical? Take a closer look at this Meanstreak. Imposing twin, huge exhausts, inverted forks (as on the R1 and other CBRs), heavy-duty brakes with 6-piston calipers and 320 mm discs, and a rebellious black paint job. This Kawa smells like gunpowder. The mill is taken from the VN 1500, but here delivers 8 hp more, and still a substantial 12 mkg of torque at 3,000 rpm. Clearly, the manufacturer is giving itself the means to conquer a market that has never been successful. In addition to this concept, which is sure to be emulated, the big Kawa benefits from attention to detail and finish.

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Key facts Kawasaki VN 1500 MEAN STREAK (2002) : What you need to know before you buy

Highlights

Meaner
Concept power
Gros twin

Weak points

Must make its mark
Poids

Prices

	Basic version
France	12,599€

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Model sold in 2002 2003

Replaced by

VN 1500 MEAN STREAK 2003

Performance

Max speed : approximately 180 km/h (111.80 mph)

Specifications Kawasaki VN 1500 MEAN STREAK 2002

Chassis: Frame : Double tubular steel cradle; Fuel capacity : 17 liters (4.49 US gallons); Seat height : 700 mm (27.56 in); Wheelbase : 1,705 mm (67.13 in); Dry weight : 292 kg (644 lb)

Front axle: Reverse telehydraulic fork Ø 43 mm, Wheel travel : 150 mm (5.91 in); Braking 2 discs Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), caliper 6 pistons; Front tire : 130 / 70 - 17 → Order this type of tire

Transmission: 5 stage gearbox; Secondary cardan shaft

Rear axle: 2 combined shock absorbers, Wheel travel : 87 mm (3.43 in); Braking 1 disc Ø 300 mm (11.81 in), 2-piston caliper; Rear tire : 170 / 60 - 17 → Order this type of tire

Motor: two-cylinder en V , 4 strokes; Injection Ø 40 mm; Cooling system : liquid; 1 ACT; 4 valves per cylinder; 1,470 cc (Bore x stroke: 102 x 90 mm); 72 ch (71 hp) to 5,500 rpm; 11.60 mkg to 3,000 rpm; Power-to-weight ratio : 4.11 kg/ch; Weight / torque ratio : 25.17 kg/mkg

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Honda VTX 1800 C 2002

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Torque

Kawasaki VN 1500 MEAN STREAK 2002 : 11.6 mkg

Honda VTX 1800 C 2002 : 15.95 mkg

Power

Kawasaki VN 1500 MEAN STREAK 2002 : 72 ch (71 hp)

Honda VTX 1800 C 2002 : 106 ch (104.50 hp)

Power-to-Weight ratio

Kawasaki VN 1500 MEAN STREAK 2002 : 4.11 kg/ch

Honda VTX 1800 C 2002 : 3.07 kg/ch

Torque-to-Weight ratio

Kawasaki VN 1500 MEAN STREAK 2002 : 25.17 kg/mkg

Honda VTX 1800 C 2002 : 20.13 kg/mkg

Speed

Kawasaki VN 1500 MEAN STREAK 2002 : approximately 180 km/h (111.80 mph)

Honda VTX 1800 C 2002 : over 200 km/h (124.30 mph)

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Bikers' reviews Leave a review - 5 reviews

Daniel Model 2002

Since 2002, currently 45,000km of happiness, torque, power (power commander), and no major glitches. Very reliable and what a lovely bike, too bad Kawa doesn't make them any more... 01/06/2025 08:29 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Daniel

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calou Model 2003

bravo to kawa i have a 1500 vn from 2002 and it is really super i would change for nothing in the world 04/09/2021 18:07 Rating : 5/5 Respond to calou

père Model 2002

I bought mine used, very satisfied, over 125,000km like new 10/13/2018 20:18 Rating : 4/5 Respond to père

Wizard61 Model 2003

I have a 2008 Mean Streak SE....superb performance and handling... nothing beats it.... I've ridden several brands including Harley, Honda, Yamaha, etc....and have done so for 30 years... I hope to see the return of the Mean for 2013-14 with a V-twin 1000 CC turbo!!!

Bravo Kawa! Many more years of prosperity in the wonderful world of motorcycles! 08/18/2012 03:17 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Wizard61

Cédric Model 2003

I've just swapped my VZ 800 for a Meanstreak 1500, and despite the extra weight, it's a blast to ride, pushing right up to the red zone and holding the pavement. The only thing I'm going to change is the pressure in the rear shock absorbers, which are a little too soft. Very well done and what a looker. The black paintwork is superb 01/06/2005 15:38 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Cédric

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