The Kawasaki Ninja 650R, also called ER-6f or EХ-6, is a motorcycle in the Ninja series from the Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki Motors sold since 2006. In 2012, the R suffix was dropped from its name.[2] It is a middleweight, parallel-twin engined motorcycle, designed for normal use on paved roads. They have modern styling and features, with low-seating ergonomics and a low center of gravity. The engine has a 180° crankshaft, resulting in an uneven firing interval of 180° and 540°.
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| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Motors |
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| Also called | Kawasaki ER-6f/EX-6 Kawasaki Ninja 650 (since 2012) |
| Parent company | Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
| Production | 2005–present |
| Class | Standard[1] |
| Engine | 649 cc (39.6 cu in), liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel twin with digital fuel injection |
| Bore / stroke | 83.0 mm × 60.0 mm (3.27 in × 2.36 in) |
| Compression ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Transmission | 6-speed sequential cassette-style |
| Suspension | Front: 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork, 4.9 in travel Rear: Single offset laydown shock with adjustable preload; 5.1 in travel |
| 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 | 25°, 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1,410 mm (56 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,110 mm (83 in) W: 770 mm (30 in) H: 1,180 mm (46 in) |
| Seat height | 805 mm (31.7 in) |
| Weight | 186 kg (410 lb) (dry) 211 kg (465 lb) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 16 L (3.5 imp gal; 4.2 US gal) |
| Related | Kawasaki Versys 650 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Kawasaki Ninja 400R Kawasaki Ninja 500R |
The 650R and its naked sibling, the ER-6n, were introduced in 2006. The naked ER-6n was not sold in North America until the 2009 model year. The motorcycle fits above the Ninja 250R and Ninja 500R models, which already existed in Kawasaki's sportbike lineup, which includes the 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 (39.6 cu in) engine. Along with chassis and minor tweaks, an all-new bodywork design was introduced to the 2012 Ninja 650 and ER-6n along with a new 2-piece seat assembly, 20mm wider handlebars, and a new tachometer above an LCD display that shows speed, trip meters, fuel consumption, etc. The new Ninja 650 also comes equipped with an Economical Riding Indicator which activates when the bike is consuming low amounts of fuel. For 2017 Kawasaki has updated the Ninja 650 with a new trellis style frame adding to the new lighter weight and better handling. With new sharper styling it has done away with the distinctive side mount rear shock for a more conventional one, it has also added a slipper clutch.[3]
Other versions
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In Europe the Ninja 650R is sold as the ER-6f ("f" denoting faired), 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 was 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 same components. In many European countries the 6n naked version has proven more popular than the ER-6f; however in other countries, such as Australia and India, the faired Ninja 650R has proven to be more popular than the un-faired ER-6n, becoming the most popular 'sports-tourer' in the Kawasaki lineup. Production has stopped for the ER-6n model since 2018, it has been replaced by the Z650 series.[4]
Specifications
edit| Model Year | 2006-2008[5] | 2009[6]-2011 | 2012[7]-2015 |
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| Engine | |||
| Engine Type | 649 cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke parallel twin | ||
| Bore/Stroke | 83.0 mm × 60.0 mm (3.27 in × 2.36 in) | ||
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.3:1 | |
| Power | 53 kW (71 hp) @ 8,500 rpm (claimed)[8][verification needed] 64.8 hp (48.3 kW) @ 9,000 rpm (rear wheel)[9] |
53 kW (71 hp) @ 8,500 rpm (claimed)[10][verification needed] | |
| Torque | 66.0 N⋅m (48.7 lb⋅ft) @ 7,000 rpm (claimed)[8][verification needed] 44.7 lb⋅ft (60.6 N⋅m) @ 7,250 rpm (rear wheel)[9] |
64 N⋅m (47 lb⋅ft) @ 7,000 rpm (claimed)[10][verification needed] | |
| Valve Train | DOHC, four valves per cylinder | ||
| Fuel Delivery | 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) | ||
| 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 hydraulic telescopic fork, 120 mm (4.7 in) travel | 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork, 4.9 in travel | |
| Rear Suspension | Single offset laydown shock w/adjustable preload; 125 mm (4.9 in) travel | Single offset laydown shock w/adjustable preload; 5.1 in travel | |
| Front Brakes | Dual 300 mm petal discs with 2-piston calipers, optional ABS | ||
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm petal disc with 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) | 2,110 mm (83.1 in) | |
| Width | 760 mm (29.9 in) | 770 mm (30.3 in) | |
| Height | 1,210 mm (47.6 in) | 1,270 mm (50.0 in) | 1,180 mm (46.5 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1,410 mm (55.5 in) | ||
| Seat Height | 790 mm (31.1 in) 785 mm (30.9 in) (ER-6n)[11] |
805 mm (31.7 in) | |
| Dry Weight | 178 kg (392 lb), 182 kg (401 lb) w/ABS 174 kg (384 lb) (ER-6n)[11] |
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| Wet Weight | 211 kg (465 lb) | ||
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 361 kg (796 lb) | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 15.5 litres (3.4 imp gal; 4.1 US gal) | 16 litres (3.5 imp gal; 4.2 US gal) | |
| Oil Capacity | 2.4 litres (2.5 US qt) | ||
| Rake | 25°[10] 24.5° (ER-6n)[11] |
25°[12] | |
| Trail | 106 mm (4.2 in)[8] 102 mm (4.0 in) (ER-6n)[11] |
110 mm (4.3 in)[10] | |
Performance
edit| Model Year | 2006–2009 |
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| 1/4 mile | 12.06 sec @ 108.79 mph (175.08 km/h)[9] |
| Roll-On, 60-80 mph | 3.58 sec[9] |
Redesigns
edit| Sports package | Racing clutch | Fox racing muffler |
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Operators
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Philippines: 211 Units of 2016 Kawasaki 650R transferred to the Highway Patrol Group during Aquino Administration.[13]
See also
edit- Kawasaki Ninja series
References
edit- ^ "Performance Index Winter '12/'13 Edition" (PDF), Motorcycle Consumer News, Bowtie Magazines, January 2013, archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-12-29
- ^ 2012 Ninja 650 Review
- ^ Chung, Dennis (October 4, 2016). "2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Preview". Motorcycle.com. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
- ^ Motorbike Sales Figures Archived 2009-08-14 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-04-26. Retrieved 2009-03-02.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) page from www.kawasaki.com - ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-02-24. Retrieved 2009-03-02.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) page from www.kawasaki.com - ^ [1] page from www.kawasaki.com
- ^ a b c "Kawasaki ER-6f - 2006 Specifications". Kawasaki.co.uk. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
- ^ a b c d "Motorcycle Performance Data and Specifications". Motorcyclist. April 2009.
- ^ a b c d "Kawasaki ER-6f - 2012 Specifications". Kawasaki.co.uk. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
- ^ a b c d "Kawasaki ER-6n - 2006 Specifications". Kawasaki.co.uk. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
- ^ "Kawasaki ER-6n - 2012 Specifications". Kawasaki.co.uk. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
- ^ "HPG gets to keep more than 300 Apec vehicles". 2 December 2015.
External links
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- ER-6n at Kawasaki Europe
- ER-6f at Kawasaki Europe
- Motorcycle Daily review of 2006 model
- MotorcycleUSA.com comparison test of the 2006 model and the Suzuki SV650