Kawasaki Issues 2010 ER-6f Recall

The British division of Kawasaki has just announced it is initiating a factory recall of the company’s ER-6f middleweight motorcycle, due to some rear brake operating issues that could lead to a crash. Both versions of the 2009-2010 machine are subject to the recall, namely standard and ABS-equipped.

“Kawasaki has become aware that on some units of 2009 and 2010 ER-6f models, the rider’s footwear may contact the top edge of the lower right cowling when operating the rear brake. In a limited number of cases this can obstruct the rider from operating the rear brake pedal effectively,” a company statement reads.

“The company has decided to launch a recall campaign for affected machines, in both standard and ABS form, to replace the right hand foot guard and adjacent lower cowling bracket.”

“A recall letter will be sent to all warranty registered owners of eligible units asking them to contact their nearest authorized dealer to get the free of charge modifications done. The rectification work on each machine will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.”

Following in the footsteps of it's naked brother - the ER6n - the fully faired bike is powered by the same engine but has a new ZX-6r styled headlamp. With a dry weight of 178 kg, the 650cc bike is capable of developing 53 kW (72.1 PS) @ 8500 rpm and 66 Nm of torque @ 7000 rpm. In order to reduce vibration for the rider, the Kawasaki ER-6f engine has been rubber mounted.

Available in three different colors (Black, White and Candy Green), the 2010 ER-6F retails for GBP 5,599.