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.

Official video:

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

Bajaj Pulsar 200NS

The new Bajaj Pulsar 200NS (Naked Sports), has cleverly played with the colors and with different materials by harmonizing metal, plastic, glass, leather and cushion.

Its been 10 years since the Pulsar has been around in the motorcycle market in India. After the original Pulsar sold for a decade, Bajaj has come out with a All New Pulsar - new looks and new technology too.

The New Pulsar is going to be called the Pulsar 200NS
Here, NS stands for Naked Sports.
After mentioning the words Naked Sports, Mr. Rajiv Bajaj did not deny the possibility of a fully faired version of this bike coming on to the Roads.

High Points:
Bajaj plans to sell the New Pulsar 200NS under INR 1,00,000. (Exact prices will be out next financial year 2012-2013)
200cc Single Cylinder, SOHC 4 Valves, Liquid Cooled, Triple Spark Engine.
Producing peak power of 23.19 BHP @ 9500 rpm and 18.3 Nm of Torque @ 8000 rpm.
6-Speed Gearbox.
Fuel Economy on 50-60 Kmpl as per IDC.
Nitrox Mono Shock Absorber with independent gas canister at the rear.
Finally gets a Petal Disc brake. (Both front and rear)
Bajaj claims a 0-60 kmph in 3.61 seconds and 0-100 kmph in 9.83 seconds.

What You'll Like:
Finally a different looking Pulsar.
Tank looks very macho from every angle.
Rear Mono-Suspension which should provide a more composed ride.

What You Won't Like:
Fabric / Material used on the seat.
Rear Number Plate mount looks odd. (You can expect a full cover over the rear tyre - similar to the new Yamaha R15 2.0 for safety purpose.)
Pro-Biking Dealerships have been given away to KTM, so the entire new range of bikes coming up will be under the usual Bajaj Dealerships.

The total revamped design gives a much needed change to the redundant and aging Pulsar series. For years we have been looking at the same tank and headlamp with a few tweaks added again and again. The re-designed tank looks great with sculpted lines which can accommodate your legs to provide for better aerodynamics.

Complete Tech-Spec:

Displacement (cc)	199.5
Type	SOHC 4-valve liquid cooled
Power (PS)	23.5@9500rpm
Torque (NM)	18.3NM@8000rpm
Fuelling	Carburettor
Bore (mm)	72
Stroke (mm)	49
Transmission	6-speed
Number of spark plugs	3
Kerb weight (kg)	145
Front Tyres	100/80-17, tubeless
Rear Tyres	130/80-17, tubeless
Fuel tank capacity (litres)	12
Fuel efficiency (kmpl)	58
Brakes (front)	280mm petal disc with floating caliper
Brakes (rear)	230mm petal disc with floating caliper
0-60kmph	3.61 (claimed)
0-100kmph	9.83 (claimed)
Frame	Perimeter
Top Speed (kmph)	136 (claimed)
Front Suspension	Telescopic front fork with antifriction bush diameter 37
Rear Suspension	Nitrox monoshock with piggy back canister
Length x Width x Height	2017 x 1195 x 804mm