by Mark
The ER-6n is the latest Kawasaki to be evolved for 2012 with increased engine performance and more aggressive styling.
The chassis has been made slimmer, as it has on the ER-6f, with a comfortable new seat…er, yeah.
The naked bike is very similar mechanically to the faired ER-6f and so receives the same updates: twin-tube steel frame, new swingarm and retuned engine.
ABS is an optional extra which Kawasaki said is the ‘latest-spec lightweight and compact unit’.
There’s also a new, apparently, easier-to-read instrument panel with remaining range, fuel consumption and an economical riding indicator.
Kawasaki are aiming the bike at new riders or experienced riders looking for a fun little run-around.
The earlier models of the ER-6f came under fire from certain sections for low quality fit and finish which is perhaps why Kawasaki thought to add the line ‘craftsmanship eveident in the smallest details.’
Specifications
Engine
- Engine type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
- Displacement 649 cm³
- Bore x stroke 83.0 x 60.0 mm
- Compression ratio 10.8:1
- Valve/Induction system DOHC, 8 valves
- Fuel system Fuel injection: ø38 mm x 2 (Keihin)
- Ignition Digital
- Starting Electric
- Lubrication Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump
Drivetrain
- Transmission 6-speed, return
- Final Drive Sealed Chain
- Primary reduction ratio 2.095 (88/42)
- Gear ratios: 1st 2.438 (39/16)
- Gear ratios: 2nd 1.714 (36/21)
- Gear ratios: 3rd 1.333 (32/24)
- Gear ratios: 4th 1.111 (30/27)
- Gear ratios: 5th 0.966 (28/29)
- Gear ratios: 6th 0.852 (23/27)
- Final reduction ratio 3.067 (46/15)
- Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual
Frame
- Frame type Perimeter, high-tensile steel
- Wheel travel, front 125 mm
- Wheel travel, rear 130 mm
- Tyre, front 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
- Tyre, rear 160/60ZR17M/C (69W)
- Rake/Trail 25° / 110 mm
- Steering angle, left / right 35° / 35°
Suspension
- Suspension, front 41 mm telescopic fork
- Suspension, rear Offset laydown single-shock with adjustable preload
Brakes
- Brakes, front Type: Dual semi-floating 300 mm petal discs
- Caliper: Dual piston
- Brakes, rear Type: Single 220 mm petal disc
- Caliper: Single-piston
Dimensions
- Dimensions (L x W x H) 2,110 mm x 770 mm x 1,110 mm
- Wheelbase 1,410 mm
- Ground Clearance 130 mm
- Seat height 805 mm
- Curb Mass 204 kg (ER650E) / 206 kg (ER650F)
- Fuel capacity 16 litres
Performance
- Maximum power 53 kW {72.1 PS} / 8,500 rpm
- Maximum torque 64 N.m {6.5 kgf.m} / 7,000 rpm
