I rode my 2004 1600 Mean Streak for 6 hours, Chatham Ontario to Chicago, every month for three years. Stopped half-way for fuel and food. Never a problem, never a hiccup. I loved this bike.
They’re an excellent bike. Mine just did 5500km in heat that hit 44° at times- that’s 110°F. Never complained, never went wrong. Absolute warrior of a bike.
Patty here’s the KN filter for this K&N KA-1596 Replacement Air Filter. You will have to call K&N to ship the top Metal piece with it. It doesn’t come stock with the picture of the filter.
This was my first bike I bought that was in the price range and absolutely love this bike. Not crazy expensive like Harley but Man this bike wants to throw you off. I will never trade in or get ride of this one of a kind bike. Kawasaki did this right.
I always shop and shop and shop before I buy. I will spend months comparing bikes before I spend money. The closest Harley at the time of my purchase in 2004 was exactly double the price, $28,.000 Canadian. The Harley lacked liquid cooling, shaft drive, torque, horsepower, hell Kawasaki dependability. Was always fun running into a Harley while cruising. Poor Harley, lost cause, lost money.
I definitely was surprised but honestly I think it's brilliant, I love big cruisers and this baby is right up there, the mean streak is such a beast, I can't wait to see the content you create with it mate.
Oh!! That is a beautiful sound! Like a large and growly bear, on steroids. I’m a bit jealous. I’ve only ever bought bikes because I liked them at that moment. I’ve only regretted one. Good on ya! Enjoy every second & keep the vids coming so we can all enjoy the sounds and live vicariously…
Damn - those empty FNQ open roads look so tempting lol. I retired in Asia 5 years ago and have my little Vulcan cruiser and smaller cafe bike. In the amount of time you'd do a fun cruise up to Cairns - I'd get about 80kms to the other side of my island - if the bikes/tricycle/bus/wildlife/jeepney swarms gtf outta the way ever. Enjoy :)
Sounds sweet yeah liquid cool has to be good in that Townsville heat I have had nine different bikes none of them being the same sadly I'm nor allowed to have license any more due medical reasons so it fun watching you getting out there
"Why I bought it" - An absolute banger by faith no more springs to mind :D Midliiiiife criiiiisssiiiiisssss :D Nah because it's an absolutely class bike :) Proper beauty man and it sounds lovely!! Hahaha all of the pulls :D Yes yes but cars are created for boredom, the streak was created in order to tests the bonds between rubber and tarmac :D Loud exhausts are great, I'm glad you've come around to their virtues. The VN250 vs that bike battle....that'd be interesting. Hahaha the perfect reason for buying anything really :D Your bike has it's name - Massef. It suits perfectly :P A blend of it being massive, and the tractor :P Exhaust sounds proper tasty! Oh very nice new gopro and all :D Looks like an old Triumph engine, not sure if that's a triumph frame, looks to be most of one anyway :)
Awesome sound and you’re totally right, bikes are there to be enjoyed and ridden. I’ve had 3 different versions in the last 5 years, try something different and enjoy, why? because I can. 😀
@@PaddyOutback ok cheers pal all the best mate it just passed its mot with flying colours and yes it puts a big shit eatning grinn on your face every time you ride it lol
I love my Mean Streak but the damn thing hates getting wet, including refusing to start when there's some fog or morning dew after a long night shift even with a cover over it. Not ideal for living in the middle of england but I'm hoping to get my car licence soon so I can get the Kawasaki in the shed and strip it right down to figure out why it's being so temperamental
I know very little about anything I’m afraid! I know mine has a hyper charger air intake, a Vance and Hines Long Shot exhaust and a power commander 3, all of which were in it when I bought it!
Nah this makes complete sense. you had your learner bike, that looked like other bikes but really slow, then your cheap and cheerful japanese sports bike, then you got a little wiser and calmer and got your subaru bike, and now in your 40's you've bought a muscle bike. you've gone through 20 years of car ownership in the last 5 years.
No spokes rock! You're a cruiser guy now! Mine isn't much more cc, another 90cc. Cool, welcome fellow cruiser bro! Can't pick up chicks now😂🤣. Watch out skidpig 😁. I call my bike the Harley Ferguson 🤣😂. You did well my friend, very nice bike. That last sentence, "That's what she said ".🤣😂
@@PaddyOutback @Paddy Outback Love that you have a girlfriend 😁. You deserve to be happy my friend. Now all you need to do is ride it to Tasmania to see me😂🤣
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I rode my 2004 1600 Mean Streak for 6 hours, Chatham Ontario to Chicago, every month for three years. Stopped half-way for fuel and food. Never a problem, never a hiccup. I loved this bike.
They’re an excellent bike. Mine just did 5500km in heat that hit 44° at times- that’s 110°F. Never complained, never went wrong. Absolute warrior of a bike.
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Patty here’s the KN filter for this K&N KA-1596 Replacement Air Filter. You will have to call K&N to ship the top Metal piece with it. It doesn’t come stock with the picture of the filter.
Wow
I own a 2008 vulcan meanstreak special edition and have since discovered that they are very rare.
Good to know there are others and still running.
I didn't know anything about these bikes but I like it. I love the uninterrupted view you get as a viewer with no screen or big front.
I noticed that too. The Strom had a lot of crap on the front! The view is a lot better from the Big Tractor!
This was my first bike I bought that was in the price range and absolutely love this bike. Not crazy expensive like Harley but Man this bike wants to throw you off. I will never trade in or get ride of this one of a kind bike. Kawasaki did this right.
I always shop and shop and shop before I buy. I will spend months comparing bikes before I spend money. The closest Harley at the time of my purchase in 2004 was exactly double the price, $28,.000 Canadian. The Harley lacked liquid cooling, shaft drive, torque, horsepower, hell Kawasaki dependability. Was always fun running into a Harley while cruising. Poor Harley, lost cause, lost money.
Great noise. Comfortable seat is very important once a certain amount of wisdom is achieved. Congrats from Texas!
I love my meanie - it has had many guises over the years and is currently the most unsuitable bike for pulling a sidecar - brilliant fun !
Is that what that bike is? That's awesome!
Ive got on 06 special edition, i love it, it is my first bike. Ive put just over 6,000 miles on it. She is sweet!
I definitely was surprised but honestly I think it's brilliant, I love big cruisers and this baby is right up there, the mean streak is such a beast, I can't wait to see the content you create with it mate.
Thanks mate. About to go out and film so let’s see what happens!
Oh!! That is a beautiful sound! Like a large and growly bear, on steroids. I’m a bit jealous. I’ve only ever bought bikes because I liked them at that moment. I’ve only regretted one. Good on ya! Enjoy every second & keep the vids coming so we can all enjoy the sounds and live vicariously…
i'm doing a research, cause thinking of changing my 2014 triumph speedmaster into this beauty. And man... it helps :)
It’s a fun bike, mate. You’ll not be disappointed!
You won't regret it I have an 07 meanie and absolutely love it.
Lovely bike Paddy, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Cheers
I’m very much enjoying it! Cheers mate.
Great to hear from you,keep her lit.
Damn - those empty FNQ open roads look so tempting lol. I retired in Asia 5 years ago and have my little Vulcan cruiser and smaller cafe bike. In the amount of time you'd do a fun cruise up to Cairns - I'd get about 80kms to the other side of my island - if the bikes/tricycle/bus/wildlife/jeepney swarms gtf outta the way ever. Enjoy :)
They are tempting but I’m a good boy. Also, I have a modified 1600cc bike which guzzles fuel if I go to hard! Cheers for watching man!
Sounds sweet yeah liquid cool has to be good in that Townsville heat I have had nine different bikes none of them being the same sadly I'm nor allowed to have license any more due medical reasons so it fun watching you getting out there
Sorry to hear you can’t ride anymore. Never nice to be told that by a Doctor.
yea it sucks hay sean
i sold my bike due to health reason but i can still ride but it hurts to much
well we still have these videos lol
I just got an '03 1500. It's freaking great! Salute
Excellent choice, Sir! Hope it makes you grin like an idiot as much as mine does!
@@PaddyOutback Lmao. Best parts of My work week are the drives to and from. Salute
03 silver here!
@@robertwymyslo9921 Same. Salute
You sell it well. Sounds beautiful 😍
Nice one, Paddy! 👏
Lovely bike, you love it, it's all that matters. Sounds thunderous and looks good 👌
She sounds good alright!
I burst out laughing about the, " Massey Ferguson " quote ! Good one !
Congratulation on a new bike sir 🇳🇴☕😊
Thanks mate!
I love the Meanies!! A damn good bike mate!!
Cheers mate.
Awesome stuff Paddy, I don't get the "you gotta always ride the same sort of bikes" thing either, bikes are fun in all shapes and sizes!
Bit of a ridiculous notion really, isn’t it?!
@@PaddyOutback yup
Good on ya, mate!
"Why I bought it" - An absolute banger by faith no more springs to mind :D Midliiiiife criiiiisssiiiiisssss :D
Nah because it's an absolutely class bike :) Proper beauty man and it sounds lovely!! Hahaha all of the pulls :D
Yes yes but cars are created for boredom, the streak was created in order to tests the bonds between rubber and tarmac :D
Loud exhausts are great, I'm glad you've come around to their virtues. The VN250 vs that bike battle....that'd be interesting.
Hahaha the perfect reason for buying anything really :D
Your bike has it's name - Massef. It suits perfectly :P A blend of it being massive, and the tractor :P
Exhaust sounds proper tasty! Oh very nice new gopro and all :D Looks like an old Triumph engine, not sure if that's a triumph frame, looks to be most of one anyway :)
1. FNM fucking rule and Midlife Crisis is indeed a banger!
2. The bike shall my known as Kwaky Ferguson!
@@PaddyOutback I had to go listen to it after that comment now I'm stuck in a loop of class music at work :D
Hahaha yes!!!
I’ll be blasting it out of my Mazda on the way home from work!
@@PaddyOutback that sweet Mazda sound system
Great review! Is this motorcycle suitable for long riders? I am 192 cm long, do you get pain in your lower back of this low position seat? Thanx!
I’m exactly the same height and I have no issues with it!
The Kawasaki Mean Streak vn1500 will be the same reliable as your model?
Nice machine mate. Gotta rev bomb at Castletown and Stockland on a Thursday night 👍
Must learn how to do a burnout 😂
39 in townsville i dident think it got that hot there
down here in vic country yea or out west old but on the coast suprised me
It does sometimes. Not too often thankfully but it’s a heatwave here at the moment. I used live in the Alice so I’m used to it!
Awesome sound and you’re totally right, bikes are there to be enjoyed and ridden. I’ve had 3 different versions in the last 5 years, try something different and enjoy, why? because I can. 😀
Exactly! We’re lucky enough to be able to do it!
Why do people want motorcycles or cars to be so loud? What does loud do of them? Serious question
Nice "Massey-Ferguson" 😁 ✌️
i see when you pulled in for water you had something like a fuel gauge ? my fuel light comes on and off even with a full tank but i still love it
It’s actually an analog clock! I took it off shortly after I made this video as it didn’t work.
@@PaddyOutback ok cheers pal all the best mate it just passed its mot with flying colours and yes it puts a big shit eatning grinn on your face every time you ride it lol
I love my Mean Streak but the damn thing hates getting wet, including refusing to start when there's some fog or morning dew after a long night shift even with a cover over it. Not ideal for living in the middle of england but I'm hoping to get my car licence soon so I can get the Kawasaki in the shed and strip it right down to figure out why it's being so temperamental
Love it 👍 ride safe fella
a very fine potatato :) enjoy your ride
I love potatoes mate.
We can hear that beast. :)
How good is the torque on a big twin engine. Bike sounds great.
It’s awesome. I love it already!
i got this bike recently too LOL any mod ideas guys, nothing thatll break the bank plz haha! im kinda new to riding so LMK!!
I know very little about anything I’m afraid! I know mine has a hyper charger air intake, a Vance and Hines Long Shot exhaust and a power commander 3, all of which were in it when I bought it!
Go on line ...Kawasaki accessories international plenty of add ons.
cool
Looking forward to seeing you take this on a dirt road :)
I have no doubt it’ll happen!
There's no substitute for gobs of torque !
Definitely not!
Nah this makes complete sense. you had your learner bike, that looked like other bikes but really slow, then your cheap and cheerful japanese sports bike, then you got a little wiser and calmer and got your subaru bike, and now in your 40's you've bought a muscle bike. you've gone through 20 years of car ownership in the last 5 years.
This is kinda true! Well it’s much cheaper than a Mustang or AMG Merc!
No spokes rock! You're a cruiser guy now! Mine isn't much more cc, another 90cc. Cool, welcome fellow cruiser bro! Can't pick up chicks now😂🤣. Watch out skidpig 😁. I call my bike the Harley Ferguson 🤣😂. You did well my friend, very nice bike. That last sentence, "That's what she said ".🤣😂
I believe that owning a cruiser makes me 74% more attractive to chicks. My girlfriend likes it anyway 😂
@@PaddyOutback🤣 Definitely.
Not many chicks in the wilderness
@@PaddyOutback @Paddy Outback Love that you have a girlfriend 😁. You deserve to be happy my friend. Now all you need to do is ride it to Tasmania to see me😂🤣
Haha yeah it’s a 300kg plus bike