2012 Kawasaki ER-6n, the naked Ninja 650

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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 

• 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

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