The Kawasaki ER-6n motorcycle specifications include a 649 cc (39.60 cu in) engine, power of 71.1 hp (51.9 kW) @ 8,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 173 kg (381.4 lb).
Key specifications
2006-2017Model years
649 ccDisplacement
71.1 hpPower
66.0 Nm @ 6,700 rpmTorque
173 kgDry weight
785 mmSeat height
15.5 LFuel tank
1,405 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017
Year-specific specification changes
The 2006 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Dry weight
20072008174 kg (383.6 lb)
2009200.5 kg (442 lb)
2015204 kg (449.7 lb)
Engine type
20132014V2, four-stroke
Frame
2007Dia. moon, high-strength steel
20082011Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
20122014Perimeter, high-tensile steel
20152017Tubular Diamond, high-tensile steel
Front brakes
2007Double disc. With Petal disks, doppelkolben
2012Double disc. Dual piston
2013Double disc. Petal discs. Caliper: 2-piston
20142016Double disc. Optional ABS
2017Double disc. Dual piston. Optional ABS
Front suspension
200741 mm-mm-Telefork
200941mm hydraulic telescopic fork
2010201141mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 4.7 in.
201241mm hydraulic telescopic fork
2013201741 mm telescopic fork
Front tire
2007120/70-17
20092012120/70-17
Fuel system
2007Injection. Fuel injection system: ø 38 mm x 2 (Keihin)
20082009Injection
20102012Injection. Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle bodies
20132017Injection
Power
201772 hp (52.6 kW) @ 8,500 rpm
Rear brakes
2012Single disc. Single piston
2013Single disc. Petal disc. Caliper: Single-piston
20142017Single disc. Optional ABS
Rear suspension
2007On the right of installed, diagonally employed shock strut
2009Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload
20102011Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload / 4.9 in.
2012Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload
20142017Offset laydown single-shock with
Rear tire
2007160/60-17
20092012160/60-17
Torque
200848.5 Nm (4.9 kgf-m or 35.8 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm
200965.8 Nm (6.7 kgf-m or 48.5 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm
201264.0 Nm (6.5 kgf-m or 47.2 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm
2013201764.0 Nm (6.5 kgf-m or 47.2 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm
Wheelbase
201320171,410 mm (55.5 inches)
Fuel capacity
2009201015.51 L (4.10 US gal)
2011201215.52 L (4.10 US gal)
2013201716.00 L (4.23 US gal)
Fuel control
2013Overhead Valves (OHV)
Overall height
200920121,100 mm (43.3 inches)
201320171,110 mm (43.7 inches)
Overall length
200920122,101 mm (82.7 inches)
201320172,110 mm (83.1 inches)
Power/weight ratio
20150.3529 hp/kg
Seat height
2010754 mm (29.7 inches)
20132017805 mm (31.7 inches)
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.411 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 411.0 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 109.6 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 649 cc (39.60 cu in) |
| Power | 71.1 hp (51.9 kW) @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 66.0 Nm (6.7 kgf-m or 48.7 ft.lbs) @ 6,700 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 83.0 x 60 mm (3.3 x 2.4 inches) |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. 2 x Keihin fuel injection. Ø 38 mm |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Diamond, high-tensile steel |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Offset laydown single-shock with adjustable preload |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 173 kg (381.4 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 785 mm (30.9 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,100 mm (82.7 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,095 mm (43.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,405 mm (55.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.50 L (4.10 US gal) |
|---|
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4108 hp/kg |
|---|
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