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******keep this on top******need some advice please
I need some input on which one I should buy in the next couple of weeks...I rode the both of them and they both ride very nice...One is more of cruiser, which I like, and I do like the TL1000R for it's fast and quick handling...But I'm torn in between the both of them, need some GOOD advice and input fellas and gals...My decision will be based primarily on this thread, so please give me your experience(for those of you who own bikes) on which one would be better....And no I'm not getting a Harley either...
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You could call it the most powerful V-twin cruiser Kawasaki's ever built. Or you could call it a down-and-dirty streetfighter with a sportbike soul. Whatever you call it, the Vulcan 1500 Mean Streak™ motorcycle has the most attitude in the Kawasaki cruiser line-up. In fact, since its inception in 2002, Mean Streak has been the most talked about motorcycle in the popular performance cruiser category.
Mean Streak epitomizes the best attributes in this still-emerging market niche, namely, aggressive power, sportbike-like handling, and long, low hot-rod-inspired styling. The Mean Streak draws from its Vulcan 1500 heritage and takes performance one step further with a powerful engine and nimble chassis. The result is a cruiser that is entirely unique within the wide-range of Vulcan motorcycles.
The performance-oriented Mean Streak, powered by a liquid-cooled, single overhead cam, 1470cc V-twin engine, is tuned to deliver power. Kawasaki engineers culled additional horsepower from the proven Vulcan 1500 engine by increasing the size of the intake and exhaust valves, redesigning the transmission, cylinder head, camshaft and pistons, and increasing the diameter of the fuel-injection throttle bodies.
The chassis, along with the highly modified engine, also received a serious overhaul to match the power cruiser image. Among the many alterations is reworked frame geometry for increased stability and relatively nimble handling. Sport-oriented additions include an inverted cartridge-style fork, and air-assisted rear shocks with four clicks of rebound damping adjustment. And, the Mean Streak's brakes comprise front rotors grasped by a set of six-piston calipers plucked from the 2001 ZX-9R.
The coup de grace? This Kawasaki cruiser comes standard with radial tires. As if the Mean Streak's high-performance personality wasn't enough to close the deal, this machine is a no-holds-barred looker. Elegantly aggressive with clean lines and stellar fit and finish, the already stylish Mean Streak can be outfitted with a variety of custom pieces, thanks to a wide range of accessories available through Kawasaki's Fire & Steel line.
With its stylish custom appearance, sportbike-like handling, and high-performance attitude, the Vulcan 1500 Mean Streak is a force to be reckoned with.
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You could call it the most powerful V-twin cruiser Kawasaki's ever built. Or you could call it a down-and-dirty streetfighter with a sportbike soul. Whatever you call it, the Vulcan 1500 Mean Streak™ motorcycle has the most attitude in the Kawasaki cruiser line-up. In fact, since its inception in 2002, Mean Streak has been the most talked about motorcycle in the popular performance cruiser category.
Mean Streak epitomizes the best attributes in this still-emerging market niche, namely, aggressive power, sportbike-like handling, and long, low hot-rod-inspired styling. The Mean Streak draws from its Vulcan 1500 heritage and takes performance one step further with a powerful engine and nimble chassis. The result is a cruiser that is entirely unique within the wide-range of Vulcan motorcycles.
The performance-oriented Mean Streak, powered by a liquid-cooled, single overhead cam, 1470cc V-twin engine, is tuned to deliver power. Kawasaki engineers culled additional horsepower from the proven Vulcan 1500 engine by increasing the size of the intake and exhaust valves, redesigning the transmission, cylinder head, camshaft and pistons, and increasing the diameter of the fuel-injection throttle bodies.
The chassis, along with the highly modified engine, also received a serious overhaul to match the power cruiser image. Among the many alterations is reworked frame geometry for increased stability and relatively nimble handling. Sport-oriented additions include an inverted cartridge-style fork, and air-assisted rear shocks with four clicks of rebound damping adjustment. And, the Mean Streak's brakes comprise front rotors grasped by a set of six-piston calipers plucked from the 2001 ZX-9R.
The coup de grace? This Kawasaki cruiser comes standard with radial tires. As if the Mean Streak's high-performance personality wasn't enough to close the deal, this machine is a no-holds-barred looker. Elegantly aggressive with clean lines and stellar fit and finish, the already stylish Mean Streak can be outfitted with a variety of custom pieces, thanks to a wide range of accessories available through Kawasaki's Fire & Steel line.
With its stylish custom appearance, sportbike-like handling, and high-performance attitude, the Vulcan 1500 Mean Streak is a force to be reckoned with.
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