Vetter's objective was to surpass the economy of the 1980 mileage contest winner, a conventional Harley-Davidson with tall gearing.

[1][2] The Streamliner was built around a Kawasaki KZ250 custom touring bike,[1][3] with foot controls moved to the front.

[5] Vetter now considers more than 8–10 hp overpowered, and has said that selecting an engine with the appropriate power output is "critical" for mileage contests.

[8] The Vetter Streamliner is now on display at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in Ohio.

[9] It was featured in a 1978 CBS Sports Spectacular broadcast from Derby Downs in Akron, Ohio.