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KAWASAKI ER-6n Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Generations: 6
First production year: 2008
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The Kawasaki ER-6n was a standard naked motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki since 2006, alongside its faired sister, the Kawasaki ER-6f. The bike was powered by a parallel-twin engine and offered modern styling and features.

Both motorcycles were introduced in 2006, but unlike the ER-6f faired model, the Kawasaki ER-6n naked version was not sold in the American market until 2009. Also, the bike fits above the Ninja 250R and 500R.

In 2014, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki ER-6n, a naked machine that packed the same visual, technical, and performance specifications as the previous model without any modification whatsoever.

The motorcycle was equipped with standard features, such as a front cowl with a single headlight unit, a small fly screen, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, an under-belly exhaust system, and six-spoke lightweight wheels.

Underneath its fuel tank, the 2014 Kawasaki ER-6n ABS had installed a 649cc four-stroke parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, delivering 72 hp with maximum strength at 8,500 rpm and 64 Nm (47 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

The bike was built around a perimeter high tensile steel frame with a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front that offered 125 mm of travel and an offset lay-down adjustable shock absorber on the rear that provided 130 mm of travel.

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The Kawasaki ER-6n was a standard motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki from 2006 alongside its faired sister, the Kawasaki ER-6f. The bike was powered by a parallel-twin engine designed for everyday use on paved roads, offering modern styling and features.

In 2013, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki ER-6n ABS, a standard motorcycle that packed the same specifications as previous models but with an additional safety feature in the form of an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS).

The 2013 bike's appearance was identical to the previous models, packing standard features, such as a front cowl with a single headlight, a small fly screen, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab handles, an under-belly exhaust system, and six-spoke lightweight wheels.

The bike packed the same suspension system as previous models, including a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front with 125 mm of travel and an offset lay-down adjustable shock absorber on the rear with 130 mm of travel.

In the braking department, the bike's wheels were fitted with two 300 mm discs coupled to dual-piston calipers and a 220 mm disc tied to a single-piston caliper, offering optimum stopping power.

As for the power figures, the 2013 Kawasaki ER-6n had its soul brought to life by a 649cc four-stroke parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine that delivered 72 hp at 8,500 rpm and 64 Nm (47 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

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In 2012, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki ER-6n, a standard motorcycle that debuted in 2006 alongside its faired sister, the Kawasaki ER-6f. Unlike its sister, the Kawasaki ER-6n was not sold in the American Market until 2009.

The 2012 naked motorcycle came with a new perimeter twin-tube frame, a matching swingarm, the already traditional offset lay-down rear shock absorber, a low-mounted race-inspired exhaust system, and a 20mm taller fuel tank.

In the aesthetic department, the naked motorcycle was equipped with standard features, such as a small front cowl with a single vertically-stacked headlight, a small smoked fly screen, a two-piece dual seat with pillion grab rails, and six-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

The bike was built around a perimeter high tensile steel frame with a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front that offered 125 mm of travel and an offset lay-down adjustable shock absorber on the rear, offering 130 mm of travel.

The braking performance was achieved by two 300 mm discs coupled to dual-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 220 mm disc tied to a single-piston caliper on the rear wheel, providing excellent stopping power.

In the performance department, the 2012 Kawasaki ER-6n had its heartbeat set by a 649cc four-stroke parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine fed by a fuel injection system, delivering 72 hp at 8,500 rpm and 64 Nm (47 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

full description and technical specifications
KAWASAKI ER-6n photo gallery

The Kawasaki ER-6n was a naked motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki from 2006 alongside its faired sister, the ER-6f. Unlike the faired version, the naked model was not sold in the American market until 2009.

In 2009, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer introduced the Kawasaki ER-6n in the American market, featuring the passenger handles as standard like the faired model, and the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) was made available for both models.

In 2011, The Japanese maker launched the Kawasaki ER-6n, a naked motorcycle in its sixth year of production that came with several modifications, like a new chassis, a curved swingarm, air ducts placed between the frame tubes, a revised front cowl, and a smoked visor for a more aggressive look.

The bike was fitted with standard features, such as a small front cowl with a single headlight unit, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab handles, an under-belly exhaust system, a side stand, and six-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

Suspension-wise, the bike packed a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front and an offset lay-down adjustable shock absorber on the rear, delivering excellent suspension performance and handling capabilities.

As for the power figures, the 2011 Kawasaki ER-6n had installed a 649cc four-stroke parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine underneath its fuel tank, boasting 72 hp with a peak force at 8,500 rpm and 64 Nm (47 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

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The Kawasaki ER-6n was a standard motorcycle introduced in 2006 alongside its faired sister. Until 2009, the Kawasaki ER-6n was sold in the European market, and from 2009, the manufacturer introduced it in the American market.

The ER-6n version was more popular in many European countries than the faired model. However, in other countries, such as Australia and India, the faired version was more popular than the naked model, becoming the most popular sport toured in Kawasaki's range.

In the aesthetic department, the Kawasaki ER-6n had standard features, such as a small front cowl with a vertically-staked single headlight unit, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab handles, an offset lay-down shock absorber on the rear, an under-belly exhaust system, and six-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

The motorcycle was built around a diamond high tensile steel frame with a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front, offering 120 mm of travel and an adjustable offset lay-down shock absorber on the rear, offering 130 mm of travel and excellent handling capabilities.

As for the braking performance, the bike packed two 300 mm discs with dual-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 220 mm disc coupled to a single-piston caliper on the rear wheel, delivering optimum stopping power.

In the performance department, the 2010 Kawasaki ER-6n had its soul brought to life by a 649cc four-stroke parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 72 hp at 8,500 rpm and 66 Nm (49 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

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In 2009, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer released the Kawasaki ER-6n, a motorcycle that shared its signature trellis frame, offset laydown rear shock absorber, swingarm, suspension, and chassis with the Ninja 650R.

The chassis rigidity balance and suspension settings, along with the upper-rear rubber-mounted engine and rubber-mounted handlebar, reduced vibrations and offered lighter handling qualities, while the rider and passenger footpegs were also rubber coated for fewer vibrations.

An ideal handlebar, seat, and footpegs triangle resulted in a comfortable and natural riding position that was suited for a wide range of riders, and the aluminum passenger grips were positioned and shaped for an easy grab by the passenger.

In the performance department, the 2009 Kawasaki ER-6n was powered by a 649cc four-stroke parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 72 hp with a peak at 8,500 rpm and 66 Nm (49 lb-ft) of torque available at 7,000 rpm.

The key to its slender size was the compact fuel-injected engine that allowed the use of a narrow and lightweight frame dressed in a sharp and muscular bodywork that gave the bike an aggressive appearance.

For suspension, the bike packed a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front and a preload-adjustable laydown shock absorber on the rear, while the braking performance was handled by two 300 mm discs with two-piston calipers on the front and a 220 mm disc squeezed by a single-piston caliper on the rear wheel.

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