Hyosung launched the naked version of GT650R, the GT650N recently. Here’s Kawasaki’s answer, the 2012 Kawasaki ER-6n.
The 2012 Kawasaki ER-6n is basically the naked version of 2012 Ninja 650. It is equipped with the same torquey, rev-happy compact liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, DOHC 8-valve 649cc parallel-twin engine which powers the Ninja 650. The ER-6n gets a vestigial windscreen and comes with all that hardware and superior handling characteristics which made the Ninja 650 so lovable.
Talking of looks, it has got very muscular look. The ER-6n’s bodywork aims at showing the frame, rather than hiding it. This bike may make it to India, considering Kawasaki is facing a tough competition in the 650cc segment from Hyosung in the form of GT650N. If launched, it is expected to be priced marginally less than the GT650N.
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Below is the Kawasaki ER-6n 2012′s Specifications:
Engine
- Type: parallel twin, 8 valves, dohc, liquid cooled
- Capacity: 649cc
- Bore x stroke: 83 x 60mm
- Compression ratio: 11.3:1
- Fuelling: Keihin electronic fuel injection, 38mm throttle bodies
Transmission
- Gears: 6
- Clutch: wet multiplate
- Final drive: chain
Chassis
- Type: Steel tube, diamond-type
- Front suspension: 41mm inverted telescopic forks, not adjustable
- Rear suspension: Offset cantilever monoshock, adjustable preload. Steel swingarm
- Front tyre: 120/70 x 17
- Rear tyre: 160/60 x 17
- Front brake: 2 x 2-piston floating callipers, 300mm petal discs
- Rear brake: single-piston floating calliper, 220mm petal disc
Dimensions
- Weight: 441lb (200kg) kerb (+ 9lb/4kg, for ABS version)
- Wheelbase: 55.3in (1405mm)
- Rake: 24.5°
- Trail: 4.0in (108mm)
- Fuel tank: 3.4 gallons (4.1 US gallons, 15.5 litres)
- Seat height: 30.9in (785mm)
Performance
- Power: 71bhp (72PS, 53kW) @ 8,500rpm
- Torque: 48.7lb.ft (6.7kg.m, 66Nm) @ 7,000rpm
- Fuel economy: 50mpg (17.7km/l, 5.65l/100km, 41.6mpg US) est
- Top speed: 115mph (185kph) est