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Tuesday, 11 October 2011

New 2012 Kawasaki ER-6

Kawasaki has totally revamped its ER-6 (Ninja 650 in North America) middleweight for 2012, although at first glance it might be hard to spot the differences.



Nevertheless, the high-tensile steel ‘double pipe’ frame is new, and it’s slimmer and lighter than before. The rear swingarm has also been replaced, and it too is now a ‘double pipe’ design.






Kawasaki ER-6f (2012) Front Side 1
2012 Kawasaki ER-6f. Scroll down for ER-6n images.




Kawasaki ER-6f (2012) Front Side 2Kawasaki ER-6f (2012) Riding




Kawasaki ER-6f (2012) TopKawasaki ER-6f (2012) Rear Side



The capacity of the parallel twin engine is unchanged at 649 cc, and it still produces 71 bhp (53 kW / 72 PS) and 64 Nm (47 lb/ft) of torque. However, revised tuning means that for the 2012 models that torque is delivered lower down the rev range.



Other changes include a restyled fuel tank, an improved instrument panel and a new saddle. Despite seat height increasing slightly to 805 mm (31.7 inches), a new shape is meant to make it easier to reach the ground, as well as offering more comfort. The optional anti-lock braking has also been upgraded, and the system’s hardware is lighter and more compact compared to previously.






Kawasaki ER-6n (2012) Front Side 1
2012 Kawasaki ER-6n.




Kawasaki ER-6n (2012) Front Side 2Kawasaki ER-6n (2012) Rear Side




Kawasaki ER-6n (2012) RidingKawasaki ER-6n (2012) Front Side 3



The naked ER-6n additionally gets a more compact nacelle for its vertically-stacked headlight, and the frame side shrouds have been redesigned to give a slimmer frontal profile. It will be available in Pearl Stardust White, Metallic Spark Black or Pearl Shining Yellow.



The faired ER-6f meanwhile receives a sharper dual headlight, changes to the fairing and a windscreen that’s now height-adjustable to three positions. Colour choice for this version comprises Candy Lime Green or Metallic Spark Black.



UK prices for the 2012 Kawasaki ER-6n and ER-6f have yet to be announced.



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