Motorcycle specifications KawasakiER-6n 650 2016 Conquering captured land

although sales are gradually eroding, the Kawasaki ER-6 remains a strategic model for the brand. After the Z 800, it is Kawa's best-selling model. This means that any modification to this roadster is not to be taken lightly. That's why, during the previous redesign in 2009, the ER-6n was only lightly but subtly reworked.

for the 2012 - 2016 version, Kawa has taken more risks while preserving the essentials. Design-wise, this version follows the trend of its lineage. Immediately recognizable, it has changed a great deal. The fork head has lost its fangs and taken on a more bio-mechanical appearance. As has become fashionable, the front part of the fuel tank is now made up of the airbox cover. The hoof is now sharper in design, the radiator scoops have got rid of their indicators, and we can even guess that whiskers have grown under its cheeks, creating protective covers for the fork tubes.

more incisive in its design, the 3rd-generation ER-6n has also worked on ergonomics and ease of use. And yet, this friendly little roadster was already defending itself very well. A double-decker seat provides added comfort, while a new instrument panel fits between the handlebar arms. Stylistically, it's certainly the bike's least fashionable feature. But it marks the return of a good old-fashioned needle-type rev counter, and is enhanced by new functions such as remaining range, instant and average fuel consumption, and an economy indicator.

does this mean that the ER-6n was born under the banner of austerity? Far from it. In fact, it's more of a bubbly machine. The twin-cylinder engine has been tuned to deliver more torque at low revs and in the optimum operating range. Power has been smoothed down low to soften the twin's character.
Let's move on to the ER-6's biggest evolution: its chassis. Kawa has given its 650 roadster an all-new double-tube steel perimeter structure to enhance the dynamism of its toy, and perhaps a little to make up for the few cases of frame cracks that have appeared. It almost looks like a Triumph Street Triple frame. The swingarm has also been replaced by a double-tube element. The rear shock absorber is still positioned and offset in an original way. As for braking, the two front petal discs are more than sufficient for both urban and recreational use. After many years of dominance in its segment, this Kawa must now share its leadership with the Yamaha MT-07. There's no end in sight to the bickering between these two little galoshes, which will enchant new and seasoned bikers alike. Now we're waiting for the ER-7 to take over. Even if the 650 doesn't fall short, age is an enemy in this segment.

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