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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | VN 1500 Mean Streak | 
			
				| Years: | 2001-02 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, 50° V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 1470 cc / 89.7 cu-in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 102 x 90 mm | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 
			
					
						| Induction: | Digital Fuel Injection with dual 36mm throttle bodies | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | Digital | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 72 hp / 52.5 kW @ 5500 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 114 Nm / 84.1 lb -ft @ 3000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Shaft | 
			
					
						| Frame: | High-tensile steel, double cradle | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | 43 mm inverted telescopic fork | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm with twin shocks with 4-way rebound damping | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | 2x 320mm discs 6 piston calipers | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 130/70R -17 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 170/60R -17 | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1705 mm / 67.1 in | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 701 mm / 27.6 in | 
			
					
						| Dry-Weight: | 289 kg / 637 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal | 
			
					
						| Consumption average: | 15.6 km/lit | 
			
					
						| Standing ¼ Mile: | 13.8 sec | 
			
					
						| Top Speed: | 181.7 km/h |