Kawasaki Ninja 650R
Kawasaki ER-6 is the name of two motorcycle models of the Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki, constructed in 2006, as successor models of Kawasaki ER -5 Series. Here, the ER -6n naked and without the faired ER-6f is distinguished with paneling between. The ER- 6f is marketed in the U.S. under the brand name of Kawasaki Ninja 650R.
General
It is designed because of their comparatively low price, the easy handling and the optional reduction to 34 hp / 25 kW for the beginner market and competes mainly with Suzuki Gladius and Honda CBF600.
Safety, the standard anti -lock braking system (ABS). The engine features an electronically controlled fuel injection.
The relatively low seat height of 785 mm ( n) and 790 mm ( f) makes the ER-6 to a perfect bike for smaller people. Larger people ( about 175 cm) will sit a little uncomfortable due to the highly bent legs here, but are likely due to the general seating position cope without restrictions longer trips. From Bj.2012 the seat height is 805mm.
As an engine of the ER-6 is a fundamentally redesigned Parallel Twin. So It builds on the previous model ER -5 only by name. As with many current motorcycles ER6 has an analog -to-digital Anzeigenmix the instruments. In this case, the tachometer is analog and the digital speedometer and odometer readings.
The top speed is about 220 km / h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 3.9 seconds.
Through a controlled three -way catalytic converter, the ER- 6 meets the emission standard EURO- third A special feature is the centrally located under the engine muffler, the principle of which was copied from the former motorcycle manufacturer Buell. The built-up on the right side monoshock rear axle is another eye-catcher. Another unconventional variety are the front turn signals that are built into the radiator covers.
The F variant differs from the N only in the full fairing and another instrument carrier. All technical data are identical to the N- model.
Model updates
Model 2009
With the 2009 vintage, the ER6 has undergone a facelift. Basically, the design " edgier " was. So changed the headlight mask and was larger. The parking lights were pulled up and adjusted the headlights on style. Likewise, tank and radiator covers have been changed in the lines. Tail lights and indicator lights are installed in an LED version. The instrument panel was also greater, as well as the instruments themselves, the mix of analog and digital display has been retained, but now the speedometer is analog and integrated the tachometer in the digital multifunction display. The rocker on the other hand has been adapted to the frame design and thus " round ". The rear axle now carries a small Radabeckung. The F - model, the full fairing was adapted to the angular design, the formerly analog instruments have been replaced with a digital display
Model 2012
The vintage 2012 brought profound modifications. Frame and swingarm have been completely re-designed and executed as a double tube. The engine was re-tuned and designed for even more performance at medium speed range. The radiator covers were smaller, because the front indicators are now " classic " installed on booms. The rear was a little shorter and changed the tail light. The previous one-piece seat was replaced by a tandem solution. The instrument panel has been changed again. Speedometer and tachometer exchanged again the display formats, so that as the beginning of the tachometer is performed analogously. The tank was slightly enlarged. The F variant was again a change in the full fairing and the instrument panel was replaced by a digital -to-analog variant, which is based on that of the N - model.