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Seeing Double: Kawasaki Mean Streak and Suzuki Marauder 1600 Motorcycles

Though they wear different brands, these two 1600s are essentially the same, the first streetbikes sold under the agreement between Kawasaki and Suzuki to share models and development efforts. By Art Friedman.
April, 2009
M16s Xl 2004 2 Bike Rear Right View
Both the 1600s are available... 
   
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M16s Xl 2004 2 Bike Rear Right View
Both the 1600s are available in black or blue, and the Kawasaki is also available in this green.
2004 Suzuki Marauder 1600 Headlight View
The Suzuki gets a stylized... 
   
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2004 Suzuki Marauder 1600 Headlight View
The Suzuki gets a stylized visor and stretched shell.
2004 Kawasaki Mean Streak Headlight View
The Kawasaki versions has... 
   
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2004 Kawasaki Mean Streak Headlight View
The Kawasaki versions has a conventional headlight.
2004 Kawasaki Mean Streak Tail View
The Kawasaki has a full wrap-around... 
   
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2004 Kawasaki Mean Streak Tail View
The Kawasaki has a full wrap-around fender and a low-profile taillight.
2004 Suzuki Marauder 1600 Tail View
A tailsection added to the... 
   
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2004 Suzuki Marauder 1600 Tail View
A tailsection added to the Marauder is the clearest difference between the two.
2004 Kawasaki Mean Streak Engine View
Each machine has a different... 
   
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2004 Kawasaki Mean Streak Engine View
Each machine has a different treatment on the dual airboxes. The Meanie's is smooth and rounded.
2004 Suzuki Marauder 1600 Engine View
The Marauder's dual airboxes... 
   
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2004 Suzuki Marauder 1600 Engine View
The Marauder's dual airboxes have ribbed inserts and a slightly less rounded shape overall.
2004 Suzuki Marauder 1600 Tank View
The Marauder gets its own... 
   
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2004 Suzuki Marauder 1600 Tank View
The Marauder gets its own tank badges.
2004 Kawasaki Mean Streak Tank View
Kawasaki adds a small tank... 
   
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2004 Kawasaki Mean Streak Tank View
Kawasaki adds a small tank graphic to the Mean Streak.
2004 Kawasaki Mean Streak Gauges View
Each bike gets its own instrument... 
   
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2004 Kawasaki Mean Streak Gauges View
Each bike gets its own instrument faces.
2004 Kawasaki Mean Streak Gauges View
Suzuki adds a small badge... 
   
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2004 Kawasaki Mean Streak Gauges View
Suzuki adds a small badge to the top triple clamp.

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