The Mean Streak is powered by a two-cylinder, V8 twin engine. This engine can produce 94.3 foot-pounds of torque at 2,500 revolutions per minute, rpm. Cooling duties are completed by both a liquid cooling system as well as the engine being air cooled. The valves of the engine are aligned as single overhead cam shaft. Within the cylinders the bore measurement is 4.02 inches with the stroke measurement at 3.74 inches. The total engine size is listed at 1,552-cubic centimeters. The engine also features an electric starter and a 40-mm fuel injector. Kawsaki placed a manual transmission on the 2008 Mean Streak. It features five speeds. No reverse feature is found on this transmission and the bike is propelled with rear-wheel drive.
The 2008 Kawasaki Mean Streak measures 7.91 feet. The Mean Streak has an apex width of 33.5 inches and at its tallest point measures 43.3 inches. This bike only clears the ground by 4.9 inches. The Mean Streak weighs 640 lbs. and can hold up to 4.5 gallons of fuel. The riders seat sits 27.6 inches off of the ground. Stopping this Mean Streak are two hydraulic disc brakes and the front features four caliper pistons -- the rear only has two. Suspension is handled in the front by a inverted fork and the rear suspension system is controlled by twin-sided swing arms. The frame of the bike is made of steel.
The '08 Mean Streak can hold up to two passengers at one time. Both you and your passenger get their own set of foot pegs that are made of rubber. Fork guards are included on the Mean Streak. You control the bike with a handle bar design control system. Other standard equipment for this bike includes the front fender, rear fender and kick stand. The gauges include digital instrumentation along with a speedometer, tachometer and a fuel level gauge. The Mean Streak comes in either Fire Candy Red or Special Edition Metallic Diablo Black.
