Across the 2013 and 2015 model years, the Kawasaki ER-6nL (LAMS) ABS motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 449.7 lb (204 kg) to 454.2 lb (206 kg).
Kawasaki ER-6nL (LAMS) 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 (LAMS) ABS?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki ER-6nL (LAMS) ABS is lighter than about 54.2% of 60 Kawasaki naked bikes with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki ER-6nL (LAMS) ABS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2013, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 449.7 lb (204 kg) to 454.2 lb (206 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 649 cc |
| Power | 52.3 hp |
| Torque | 41.3 lb-ft (56 Nm) to 47.2 lb-ft (64 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.23 US gal (16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2013 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 | 11.52 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.68 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.09 lb-ft / 100 lb to 10.5 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.43 cc / lb to 1.44 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 69.3 lb / 100 cc to 70 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.8% to 5.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki ER-6nL (LAMS) ABS weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki ER-6nL (LAMS) ABS ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 449.7 lb (204 kg) to 454.2 lb (206 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki ER-6nL (LAMS) ABS heavy compared with other Kawasaki naked bikes?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 46th percentile among 60 compatible Kawasaki naked bikes.
Does the Kawasaki ER-6nL (LAMS) ABS 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-6nL (LAMS) 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 (LAMS) ABS with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 631.9 lb (286.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki ER-6nL (LAMS) ABS have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 11.52 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 40th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki ER-6nL (LAMS) ABS torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 9.09 lb-ft per 100 lb to 10.5 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Kawasaki ER-6nL (LAMS) ABS have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.43 cc per lb to 1.44 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Kawasaki ER-6nL (LAMS) ABS compare with the median Kawasaki naked bike weight?
The model sits about 9.9 lb (4.5 kg) lighter than the compatible median Kawasaki naked bike weight used on this page.
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.