For the 2015 model year, the Kawasaki ER-6nL ABS motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 454.2 lb (206 kg).
Kawasaki ER-6nL ABS weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki ER-6nL ABS?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki ER-6nL ABS is lighter than about 54.9% of 144 Kawasaki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki ER-6nL ABS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 454.2 lb (206 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 649 cc |
| Torque | 41.3 lb-ft (56 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.23 US gal (16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.09 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.43 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 70 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki ER-6nL ABS weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki ER-6nL ABS ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 454.2 lb (206 kg).
Is the Kawasaki ER-6nL ABS heavy compared with other Kawasaki motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 45th percentile among 144 compatible Kawasaki motorcycles.
How much does the Kawasaki ER-6nL ABS fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.23 US gal (16 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 26.3 lb (11.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki ER-6nL ABS with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 634.2 lb (287.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much torque does the Kawasaki ER-6nL ABS have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 9.09 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Kawasaki ER-6nL ABS displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.43 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Kawasaki ER-6nL ABS weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 9.4 lb (4.2 kg) lighter than the compatible median Kawasaki motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Kawasaki ER-6nL ABS feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Kawasaki website.