The Kawasaki ER-6nL ABS motorcycle specifications include a 649 cc (39.60 cu in) engine, power of 52.3 hp (38.2 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 206 kg (454.2 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki ER-6nL ABS compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 29% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 47th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 5% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 55th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 47th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 52nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 47th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
52.3 hp — more powerful than about 47% of Kawasaki models with power data.
649 cc — larger displacement than about 55% of Kawasaki models.
206 kg — heavier than about 47% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 53%.
805 mm — taller than about 52% of Kawasaki models.
16 L — larger than about 47% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,100
2,122
Close to average.
770
833
8% below average.
1,110
1,175
6% below average.
1,410
1,441
Close to average.
805
801
Close to average.
130
187
30% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.254 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 253.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 80.6 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2015 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 649 cc (39.60 cu in) |
| Power | 52.3 hp (38.2 kW) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 56.0 Nm (5.7 kgf-m or 41.3 ft.lbs) @ 4,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 83.0 x 60 mm (3.3 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Digital Fuel Injection, 38mm Keihin throttle bodies |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Double-pipe perimeter-style |
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| Front suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Offset laydown single-shock with adjustable preload |
| Front wheel travel | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rake | 25.0° |
| Trail | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Petal discs. 2-piston. ABS. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Petal disc. Single-piston. ABS. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Wheels | 6-spoke. Black rims. |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 206 kg (454.2 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 805 mm (31.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,100 mm (82.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 770 mm (30.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,110 mm (43.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,410 mm (55.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.00 L (4.23 US gal) |
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Electrical and instruments
| Instruments | Analogue-style tachometer uses white LED backlights for excellent visibility at night.. The multi-function LCD screen has blue backlighting. |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Red/black, green |
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| Seat | Dual seat |
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