Kawasaki Ninja 650R

The Kawasaki Ninja 650R, also called ER-6f or EХ-6, is a motorcycle in the Ninja series from the Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki sold since 2006. The 2012 model drops the R suffix from its name.[2] It is a middleweight, parallel-twin engined motorcycle, designed for normal use on paved roads. They have modern styling and features, with low-seating ergonomics and a low center of gravity. The engine has a 180° crankshaft, resulting in an uneven firing interval of 0° and 540°.

Kawasaki Ninja 650R

Manufacturer	Kawasaki Motorcycle & Engine Company
Also called	Kawasaki ER-6f/EX-6 Kawasaki Ninja 650 (since 2012)
Parent company	Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Production	2006–2017
Class	Standard[1]
Engine	649 cc (39.6 cu in), liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel twin with digital fuel injection
Bore / stroke	83.0 mm × 60.0 mm (3.27 in × 2.36 in)
Compression ratio	10.8:1
Transmission	6-speed sequential cassette-style
Suspension	Front: 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork, 4.9 in travel Rear: Single offset laydown shock with adjustable preload; 5.1 in travel
Brakes	Front: Dual 300 mm Petal Disc with 2-Piston Caliper Rear: Single 220 mm Petal Disc with hydraulic caliper
Tires	Front: 120/70-17 Rear: 160/60-17
Rake, trail	25°, 110 mm (4.3 in)
Wheelbase	1,410 mm (56 in)
Dimensions	L: 2,110 mm (83 in) W: 770 mm (30 in) H: 1,180 mm (46 in)
Seat height	805 mm (31.7 in)
Weight	186 kg (410 lb) (dry) 211 kg (465 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity	16 l (3.5 imp gal; 4.2 US gal)
Related	Kawasaki Versys 650 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Kawasaki Ninja 400R Kawasaki Ninja 500R

The 650R and its naked sibling, the ER-6n, were introduced in 2006. The naked ER-6n was not sold in North America until the 2009 model year. The motorcycle fits above the Ninja 250R and Ninja 500R models, which already existed in Kawasaki's sportbike lineup, which includes the Ninja ZX models. For 2009, Kawasaki released an updated Ninja 650R which includes new bodywork, mirrors, gauges, lighting, and a new tune on the same 649 cc (39.6 cu in) engine. Along with chassis and minor tweaks, an all-new bodywork design was introduced to the 2012 Ninja 650 and ER-6n along with a new 2-piece seat assembly, 20mm wider handlebars, and a new tachometer above an LCD display that shows speed, trip meters, fuel consumption and etc. The new Ninja 650 also comes equipped with an Economical Riding Indicator which activates when the bike is consuming low amounts of fuel. For 2017 Kawasaki has updated the Ninja 650 with a new frame trellis style adding to the new lighter weight and better handling. With new sharper styling it has done away with the distinctive side mount rear shock for a more conventional one, it has also added a slipper clutch.[3]

Other versions

2006 Ninja 650R

In Europe the Ninja 650R is sold as the ER-6f ("f" denoting faired), the "naked" roadster version is sold as the ER-6n. In 2009, Kawasaki introduced the ER-6n in the USA. The ER-6f differs slightly from the Ninja 650R, as it features the passenger handlebars as standard (as does the ER-6n). In addition, the option of ABS brakes was made available for both the ER-6n and ER-6f. There is also a derivative of the ER-6 called the Versys which utilizes many of the same components. In many European countries the 6n naked version has proven more popular than the ER-6f; however in other countries, such as Australia and India, the faired Ninja 650R has proven to be more popular than the un-faired ER-6n, becoming the most popular 'sports-tourer' in the Kawasaki lineup. Production has stopped for the ER-6n model since 2018, it has been replaced by the Z650 series.[4]

Specifications

Model Year	2006-2008[5]	2009[6]-2011	2012[7]-2015
Engine
Engine Type	649 cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke parallel twin
Bore/Stroke	83.0 mm × 60.0 mm (3.27 in × 2.36 in)
Compression Ratio	11.3:1		10.8:1
Power	71.1 bhp (53.0 kW) @ 8,500 rpm (claimed)[8] 64.8 hp (48.3 kW) @ 9,000 rpm (rear wheel)[9]		71 bhp (53 kW) @ 8,500 rpm (claimed)[10]
Torque	48.7 lb⋅ft (66.0 N⋅m) @ 7,000 rpm (claimed)[8] 44.7 lb⋅ft (60.6 N⋅m) @ 7,250 rpm (rear wheel)[9]		47 lb⋅ft (64 N⋅m) @ 7,000 rpm (claimed)[10]
Valve Train	DOHC, four valves per cylinder
Fuel Delivery	Digital fuel injection, 38 mm Keihin throttle bodies
Ignition	Digital CDI
Lubrication System	Semi-dry sump, SAE 10W-40
Drivetrain
Transmission	6-speed w/multi-plate clutch
Gear Ratios 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th	39/16 (2.438) 36/21 (1.714) 32/24 (1.333) 30/27 (1.111) 28/29 (0.966) 23/27 (0.852)
Primary Reduction Ratio	88/42 (2.095)
Final Reduction Ratio	46/15 (3.067)
Final Drive	O-ring chain
Chassis/Suspension/Brakes
Front Suspension	41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork, 120 mm (4.7 in) travel		41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork, 4.9 in travel
Rear Suspension	Single offset laydown shock w/adjustable preload; 125 mm (4.9 in) travel		Single offset laydown shock w/adjustable preload; 5.1 in travel
Front Brakes	Dual 300 mm petal discs with 2-piston calipers, optional ABS
Rear Brakes	Single 220 mm petal disc with single-piston caliper, optional ABS
Front Tire	120/70ZR-17M/C 58W
Rear Tire	160/60ZR-17M/C 69W
Dimensions
Length	2,105 mm (82.9 in)		2,110 mm (83.1 in)
Width	760 mm (29.9 in)		770 mm (30.3 in)
Height	1,210 mm (47.6 in)	1,270 mm (50.0 in)	1,180 mm (46.5 in)
Wheelbase	1,410 mm (55.5 in)
Seat Height	790 mm (31.1 in) 785 mm (30.9 in) (ER-6n)[11]		805 mm (31.7 in)
Dry Weight	178 kg (392 lb), 182 kg (401 lb) w/ABS 174 kg (384 lb) (ER-6n)[11]
Wet Weight			211 kg (465 lb)
Gross vehicle weight rating			361 kg (796 lb)
Fuel Capacity	15.5 litres (3.4 imp gal; 4.1 US gal)		16 litres (3.5 imp gal; 4.2 US gal)
Oil Capacity	2.4 litres (2.5 US qt)
Rake	25°[10] 24.5° (ER-6n)[11]		25°[12]
Trail	106 mm (4.2 in)[8] 102 mm (4.0 in) (ER-6n)[11]		110 mm (4.3 in)[10]

Performance

Model Year	2006-2009
1/4 mile	12.06 sec @ 108.79 mph (175.08 km/h)[9]
Roll-On, 60-80 mph	3.58 sec[9]

See also

• Kawasaki Ninja series

References

1. "Performance Index Winter '12/'13 Edition" (PDF), Motorcycle Consumer News, Bowtie Magazines, January 2013, archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-12-29
2. 2012 Ninja 650 Review
3. Chung, Dennis (October 4, 2016). "2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Preview". Motorcycle.com. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
4. Motorbike Sales Figures Archived 2009-08-14 at the Wayback Machine
5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-04-26. Retrieved 2009-03-02.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) page from www.kawasaki.com
6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-02-24. Retrieved 2009-03-02.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) page from www.kawasaki.com
7. page from www.kawasaki.com
8. "Kawasaki ER-6f - 2006 Specifications". Kawasaki.co.uk. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
9. "Motorcycle Performance Data and Specifications". Motorcyclist. April 2009.
10. "Kawasaki ER-6f - 2012 Specifications". Kawasaki.co.uk. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
11. "Kawasaki ER-6n - 2006 Specifications". Kawasaki.co.uk. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
12. "Kawasaki ER-6n - 2012 Specifications". Kawasaki.co.uk. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014. Retrieved 30 January 2014.

External links

• ER-6n at Kawasaki Europe
• ER-6f at Kawasaki Europe
• Motorcycle Daily review of 2006 model
• MotorcycleUSA.com comparison test of the 2006 model and the Suzuki SV650