Kawi ER6n

rogue · 05-29-2009, 03:39 AM

http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/Pro...?scid=6&id=373

Does anyone (besides Eric

) know anything about these bikes? I know this model was sold in the UK for a few years and 2009 is the first year they've sold them in the US. I'm not a huge Kawasaki fan, but I'm beginning to dig this bike. It's almost everything I'm looking for in a new bike. It's not faired and has the streetfighter appeal, it's 2 inches lower than my bike although it weighs a few pounds more, and it's a twin, although not a v-twin. It's almost everything I've been looking for in a new bike. . . . .

tommymac · 05-29-2009, 03:47 AM

i think cycleworld has a comparrison between that and the gladious from suzuki this month.

Tom

Phenix_Rider · 05-29-2009, 07:09 AM

D'oh- can't believe I didn't tell you about it. It's basically the Ninja 650R stripped with exactly the same engine and frame. I like it except for that droopy headlight. The P-twin is great! Great bottom pull and midrange.

I lifted the front passing a car from a near stop yesterday. Oops- too happy on the throttle in first and second. Nice thump under the sewing machine sound.

Dave · 05-29-2009, 09:30 AM

exactly what phenix said^ p-twins have this awesomely broad predictable powerband. great sound too.

rogue · 05-29-2009, 01:58 PM

So the p-twin is similar in it's power delivery as a v-twin? The sound too?

I love the power delivery and sound of my SV.....

Curb · 05-29-2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rogue

So the p-twin is similar in it's power delivery as a v-twin? The sound too?

I love the power delivery and sound of my SV.....

don't listen them...the p-twin sounds like a damn lawn mower

...i just wanted to use this smilie

fnfalman · 05-29-2009, 03:38 PM

The ER6n was released in Europe first and then followed by the ER6f (aka American Ninja 650r). Since that America is infatuated with either cruisers or sportbikes, Kawasaki decided to release the Er6f/Ninja 650r first and then the naked version this year.

Parallel twin's power delivery is similar to V-twin except that the exhaust would sound a little more growly than thumpy.

Dave · 05-29-2009, 04:29 PM

hey rogue since you were looking at triumph, have you considered the thruxton? Sexy as hell and sounds killer on race pipes.

Amber Lamps · 05-29-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

hey rogue since you were looking at triumph, have you considered the thruxton? Sexy as hell and sounds killer on race pipes.

Yea or the Ducati Monster 620

Dave · 05-29-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Yea or the Ducati Monster 620

hey now, the girl is looking for a bike to RIDE not park outside of a coffee shop

05-29-2009, 09:30 AM	#4
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	exactly what phenix said^ p-twins have this awesomely broad predictable powerband. great sound too. __________________ TWF Post whore #6

05-29-2009, 03:38 PM	#7
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	The ER6n was released in Europe first and then followed by the ER6f (aka American Ninja 650r). Since that America is infatuated with either cruisers or sportbikes, Kawasaki decided to release the Er6f/Ninja 650r first and then the naked version this year. Parallel twin's power delivery is similar to V-twin except that the exhaust would sound a little more growly than thumpy. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

05-29-2009, 03:47 AM	#2
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	i think cycleworld has a comparrison between that and the gladious from suzuki this month. Tom

05-29-2009, 04:29 PM	#8
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	hey rogue since you were looking at triumph, have you considered the thruxton? Sexy as hell and sounds killer on race pipes.