Kawasaki ER6F 2012 review

Like its sister naked bike, Kawasaki ER-6f 2012 gets a new look and aesthetic technique that brings a breath of fresh air between the medium displacements Japanese unexpected. The new fairing incorporates the new frame and swingarm double pipes, both lightweight and compact, combining security and convenience of a full fairing and sports, to protect the aesthetics of the aerodynamic headlights.

Compared to the earlier version, the steps are many, from the comfort on board, with a new riding position and a seat better upholstered. The dynamic link to the maximum of ease and pleasure of driving, a figure that seems to confirmed by a compact but solid sector of the bicycle. As for the naked bike, the ER-6f 72CV delivers to 8.500 g / min for a maximum torque of 64 Nm at 7.000 g / min for a weight of around 210kg.
Kawasaki ER-6f 2012 Specifications
Engine Kawasaki ER-6f 2012

• 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 Kawasaki ER-6f 2012

• Gears: 6
• Clutch: wet multiplate
• Final drive: chain

Chassis Kawasaki ER-6f 2012

• 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 Kawasaki ER-6f 2012

• Weight: 440lb (204kg) kerb (+ 9lb/4kg, for ABS version)
• Wheelbase: 55.5in (1410mm)
• Rake: 25°
• Trail: 4.2in (106mm)
• Fuel tank: 3.4 gallons (4.1 US gallons, 15.5 litres)
• Seat height: 31.1in (790mm)

Performance Kawasaki ER-6f 2012

• Power: 71bhp (72PS, 53kW) @ 8,500rpm
• Torque: 48.7lb.ft (6.7kg.m, 66Nm) @ 7,000rpm
• Fuel economy: 53mpg (18.8km/l, 5.33l/100km, 44mpg US) est
• Top speed: 125mph (200kph) est