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| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
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| Also called | ER-6n, ER-6f |
| Production | since 2006 |
| Class | Sport bike |
| Engine | 649 cc, 11.3:1 CR, liquid cooled, DOHC, parallel twin with digital fuel injection |
| Transmission | 6-speed cassette-style |
| Suspension | Front: 41 mm Hydraulic Telescopic Fork Rear: 4.9 in. Single Offset Laydown Shock with Adjustable Spring Preload |
| Brakes | Front: Dual 300 mm Petal Disc with 2-Piston Caliper Rear: Single 220 mm Petal Disc with hydraulic caliper |
| Tires | Front: 120/70-17 Rear: 160/60-17 |
| Rake, Trail | 24.5°, 102 mm (4.0 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1,405 mm (55.3 in) |
| Dimensions | L 2,100 mm (83 in) W 760 mm (30 in) H 1,210 mm (48 in) |
| Seat height | 790 mm (31 in) |
| Weight | 178 kg (390 lb) |
| Fuel capacity | 15.5 l (3.4 imp gal; 4.1 US gal) |
| Related | Ninja 250R, Ninja 500R , Versys |
The faired Kawasaki Ninja 650R, also known as the ER-6f, and its un-faired sister model ER-6n were introduced in 2006. They are middleweight, parallel twin engined motorcycles, designed for normal use on paved roads. They have modern styling and features, with low-seating ergonomics, a low center of gravity, and respectable, manageable power output. The design was intended to appeal to a wide-ranging audience from newcomers to seasoned riders. The design was meant to maximize rider comfort and integration, and be aesthetically equivalent to larger, more powerful superbikes.
The 650R/faired ER-6, known as the ER-6f overseas, was introduced to the market in 2006 by Kawasaki Motorcycles. The unfaired ER-6n was not sold in North America until the 2009 model year. The 2008 650R has an MSRP of US$6,499, $200 more than the 2006 model. The motorcycle fits above the Ninja 250R & Ninja 500R models which already existed in Kawasaki's sportbike lineup, which includes the famous Ninja ZX models. For 2009, Kawasaki released an updated Ninja 650R which includes new bodywork, mirrors, gauges, lighting, and a new tune on the same 649 cc engine. The curb weight is reported as 440.9 lb (200.0 kg) instead of the previous dry weight of 393 lb (178 kg). The MSRP of the 2009 model is $6,799, making it the most expensive Ninja 650 to date.
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Other versions
In Europe the Ninja 650R is sold as the ER-6f ("f" denoting faired) version of the ER-6, the "naked" roadster version is sold as the ER-6n. In 2009, Kawasaki introduced the ER-6n in the USA. The ER-6f differs slightly from the Ninja 650R as it features the passenger handlebars as standard (as does the ER-6n). In addition the option of ABS brakes were made available for both the ER-6n and ER-6f. There is also a derivative of the ER-6 called the Versys which utilizes many of the component parts. In many European countries the 6n naked version has proven considerably more popular than the 6f. However in other countries, such as Australia, the Ninja 650R has proven to be significantly more popular than its unfaired brethren and is the most popular 'sports-tourer' in the Kawasaki lineup. [1]
Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | 2008[2] | 2009[3] |
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| Engine | ||||
| Engine Type | 649 cc, liquid-cooled, parallel twin | |||
| Bore/Stroke | 83.0 x 60.0 mm | |||
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | |||
| Maximum Power | 53 kW (72 PS) (71 hp) @ 8,500 rpm | |||
| Maximum Torque | 66 N·m (48.5 lbf·ft) @ 7,000 rpm | |||
| Valve Train | DOHC, four valves per cylinder | |||
| Carburetion | Digital fuel injection, 38 mm Keihin throttle bodies | |||
| Ignition | Digital CDI | |||
| Lubrication System | Semi-dry sump, SAE 10W-40 | |||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Transmission | 6-speed w/multi-plate clutch | |||
| Gear Ratios 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th |
39/16 (2.438) 36/21 (1.714) 32/24 (1.333) 30/27 (1.111) 28/29 (0.966) 23/27 (0.852) |
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| Primary Reduction Ratio | 88/42 (2.095) | |||
| Final Reduction Ratio | 46/15 (3.067) | |||
| Final Drive | O-ring chain | |||
| Chassis/Suspension/Brakes | ||||
| Front Suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork, 120 mm (4.7 in) travel | |||
| Rear Suspension | Single offset laydown shock w/adjustable preload; 125 mm (4.9 in) travel | |||
| Front Brakes | Dual 300 mm petal discs w/2-piston calipers (Optional ABS) | |||
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm petal disc w/single-piston caliper (Optional ABS) | |||
| Front Tire | 120/70ZR-17M/C 58W | |||
| Rear Tire | 160/60ZR-17M/C 69W | |||
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length | 2,105 mm (82.9 in) | |||
| Width | 760 mm (29.9 in) | |||
| Height | 1,210 mm (47.6 in) | 1,270 mm (50.0 in) | ||
| Wheelbase | 1,410 mm (55.5 in) | |||
| Seat Height | 790 mm (31.1 in) | |||
| Dry Weight | 178 kg (392.5 lb), 182 kg (401.3 lb) w/ABS | |||
| Fuel Capacity | 15.5 L (4.1 U.S. gallons) | |||
| Oil Capacity | 2.4 L (2.5 U.S. qt) | |||
| Rake | 25 degrees | |||
| Trail | 106 mm (4.2 in) | |||
| Other | ||||
| Colors | Galaxy Silver/Metallic Graystone/Flame Persimmon Red, Ebony/Galaxy Silver/Flame Persimmon Red | Candy Plasma Blue, Passion Red | Sunbeam Red, Lime Green, Metallic Diablo Black | Lime Green, Passion Red, Metallic Diablo Black |
Performance
| Model Year | 2006-2009 |
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| 1/4 mile | 12.06 sec @ 108.79 mph (175.08 km/h)[4] |
| 0-60 mph | 3.84 sec[citation needed] |
| 0-100 mph | 10.95 sec[citation needed] |
| Roll-On, 60-80 mph | 3.58 sec[5] |
| Roll-On, 80-100 mph | 4.68 sec[citation needed] |
References
External links
- Motorcycle Daily review of 2006 model
- MotorcycleUSA.com comparison test of the 2006 model and the Suzuki SV650
- Kawasaki Europe
- Review of the 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650R
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| Standard | W650 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| ER-5 | ER-6n/ER-6f/Ninja 650R | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| ZRX1100 | ZRX1200R | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Ninja 250R | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Ninja ZX-2R/Ninja ZXR250 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| ZX600C-E/Ninja ZX-6 | ZX600J/Ninja ZX-6R | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| ZXR750 | Ninja ZX-7R | ||||||||||||||||||||
| GPZ900R | |||||||||||||||||||||
| ZX900/Ninja ZX-9R | Ninja ZX-10R | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Ninja ZX-12R | ZZR1400/Ninja ZX-14 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Touring | ZR-7 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| GTR1000/Connie/Concours | 1400GTR/Concours 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Cruiser | Vulcan 900 Classic/VN900B | ||||||||||||||||||||
| MotoGP | Ninja ZX-RR | ||||||||||||||||||||
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