Across 12 covered model years from 2006 to 2017, the Kawasaki ER-6f motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 449.7 lb (204 kg) to 460.8 lb (209 kg) and dry weights ranging from 383.6 lb (174 kg) to 392.4 lb (178 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki ER-6f 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-6f?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki ER-6f is lighter than about 51.7% of 60 Kawasaki naked bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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-6f weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 449.7 lb (204 kg) to 460.8 lb (209 kg) |
| Dry weight | 383.6 lb (174 kg) to 392.4 lb (178 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 649 cc |
| Power | 71.1 hp to 72 hp |
| Torque | 47.2 lb-ft (64 Nm) to 48.7 lb-ft (66 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.99 US gal (15.1 L) to 4.23 US gal (16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.8 lb (11.2 kg) to 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2006 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 15.43 hp / 100 lb to 15.81 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.33 lb / hp to 6.48 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.24 lb-ft / 100 lb to 12.69 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.41 cc / lb to 1.69 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 59.1 lb / 100 cc to 71 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.5% to 6.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 409.1 lb (185.5 kg) to 417.9 lb (189.5 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki ER-6f weight FAQ
What does the Kawasaki ER-6f weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 449.7 lb (204 kg) to 460.8 lb (209 kg) for wet/running weight and 383.6 lb (174 kg) to 392.4 lb (178 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Kawasaki ER-6f heavy compared with other Kawasaki naked bikes?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 48th percentile among 60 compatible Kawasaki naked bikes.
Does the Kawasaki ER-6f weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Kawasaki ER-6f fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.99 US gal (15.1 L) to 4.23 US gal (16 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 24.8 lb (11.2 kg) to 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-6f with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 640.8 lb (290.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki ER-6f have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 15.43 hp per 100 lb to 15.81 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 51st percentile within the compatible Kawasaki naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
How heavy is the Kawasaki ER-6f after filling the fuel tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 409.1 lb (185.5 kg) to 417.9 lb (189.5 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Kawasaki ER-6f torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 10.24 lb-ft per 100 lb to 12.69 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Kawasaki ER-6f have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.41 cc per lb to 1.69 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.