Indian Sports Bike: Kawasaki ER-6N

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