2010 Kawasaki ER-6n

Brakes

• Dual 300 mm front petal disc brakes with twin 27 mm piston front brake calipers and a single 220 mm rear petal disc deliver plenty of braking power
• Housed in a curved brake master cylinder reservoir, the front brake lever utilizes an optimized ball-joint and pivot location to deliver smooth actuation of its 14 mm master cylinder piston

Cleaner Emissions

• Under-engine muffler placement improves mass centralization and the bike’s low center of gravity
• Utilizes a compact and light 300-cell catalyzer unit
• Efficient fuel injection and a 3-way catalyzer inside the exhaust produce very low emissions, able to pass the stringent Euro-III emission regulations
• The exhaust pipe bend and under-engine muffler arrangement contribute to the ER-6n’s attractive styling

Compact Engine Design

• Triangular setup of the crankshaft and transmission shafts makes the engine short front-to-back
• Transmission input shaft, output shaft and change drum are contained in a “cassette”-style package that allows a compact layout and eases transmission maintenance chores
• Powerful twin-cylinder engine is the most compact in its category, which helps reduce the dimension of the entire motorcycle and allows use of a slim, minimalist frame
• Plated, linerless aluminum cylinders with a narrow cylinder pitch keep the engine light and slim
• Semi-dry sump design reduces engine height

Confidence Inspiring Ergonomics

• Low seat height and slim overall design make it easy to plant both feet firmly on the ground when stopped
• An ideal handlebar, seat and footpeg relationship results in a comfortable and natural riding position suiting a wide range of riders
• The offset single-shock rear suspension layout with the battery located beside the shock instead of beneath it allows a lower seat height as well
• Frame narrows just aft of the fuel tank enabling a slimmer seat, making the reach to the ground even easier
• Aluminum passenger grips are positioned and shaped for easy grabbing by the passenger

Digital Fuel Injection

• The lightweight fuel pump is mounted inside the fuel tank.
• Located behind the main throttle valves, the sub-throttles are controlled by the DFI® system ECU for a precise throttle response, similar to a constant-velocity carburetor
• Auto-fast idle system simplifies starting and helps ensure the catalyzer reaches optimum temperature quickly
• Fuel injection settings permit healthy bottom-end torque while letting the engine rev fast
• Sub-throttle valve equipped 38 mm Keihin throttle bodies offer optimum performance and rideability

Instruments / Controls

• Stacked instrument cluster has a sharp design and clean layout with an analog speedometer that uses White LED backlights for excellent visibility at night
• Inner cover inside the front cowl provides a clean appearance in this area
• Handlebar mount design and curved shapes on the brake master cylinder reservoir and clutch lever contribute further to the ER-6n’s masculine appearance
• The multi-function LCD screen has Amber backlighting and its features include a fuel gauge, bar-style digital tachometer, clock, odometer and dual trip meters

Lighter Handling Trellis Frame

• Balanced rigidity, achieved through extensive 3D analysis, translates directly into superb handling
• Short front-to-back dimensions of the engine allow for a long swingarm and a short wheelbase combination that contributes to the light and nimble handling
• The frame, rear suspension and swingarm designs flow together with an integrated line running from the steering head to the rear hub
• Frame has all the key ER-6n elements — slim, low, lightweight and compact design that is narrow at the knees and footpegs for rider comfort and control
• The strong, high-tensile steel trellis frame not only looks lightweight, it is — rivaling that of aluminum frames

Mirrors

• Mirror design is a similar supersport style and offers an unparalleled rear view

Quick-revving, 649 cc, Parallel-twin Engine

• Wide radiator offers plenty of cooling efficiency
• Fine-tuned shift lever position is easy to use
• Coolant routing travels directly to the engine cases, then on to the cylinder and head through internal passages, which keeps external plumbing to a minimum
• Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve, fuel-injected twin cylinder delivers smooth, responsive performance, especially in the low to medium rpm range
• Excellent mid-range power, exceptional roll-on response and impressive passing performance make even commuter traffic enjoyable
• Silky smooth engine vibes via a 180° crankshaft-driven balancer shaft, which in turn drives the water pump
• Lightweight plug-mounted ignition coils deliver a hot spark and save space
• Oil jets on the connecting rod big ends spray oil on the undersides of the pistons to aid cooling

Rigid Swingarm

• Swingarm stiffness adds balance to the frame’s rigidity — due primarily to the rubber engine mounts
• The D-shaped cross-section swingarm, stabilizer, chain adjuster design and elegant 1-piece rider / passenger footpeg stays complement the ER-6n’s high-quality appearance

Sharp Masculine Styling

• Reinforcing the ER-6n’s masculine styling, the sharp, edgy radiator shrouds feature integrated front turn signals with clear lenses and Orange bulbs and forward-leaning lines
• The ER-6n’s compact front-to-rear appearance is enhanced by the short front cowl, short rear cowl with its LED tail light and shrouds that start behind the front fork
• Headlights can be adjusted behind the headlight cover
• A flush-surface fuel cap and its sharp-edged motif give the tank a distinctive look
• Angular, stacked dual headlight and shroud contribute to the ER-6n’s masculine image and features 2-position lights
• Finishing out the bike’s aggressive image is a sharp tail cowl design featuring a slimmer rear mud flap and turn signals that can also function as hazard lights
• A long front fender keeps the water splashing to a minimum and its 2-tone design matches the ER-6n’s light, compact theme
• Storage options include 4 tie-down hooks for baggage or a spare helmet to be secured to the seat and a storage space under the seat with room for a U-lock or similar device
• An inner rear fender helps keep the underside of the tail cowl clean

Suspension

• Shape of the 41 mm fork lower ends around the axle shaft adds to the bike’s performance and high quality image
• Front and rear suspension settings match the frame and swingarm rigidity values for lighter, rider-friendly handling

Vibration Control

• Rubber upper-rear engine mounts decrease the vibration transferred to the rider through the seat
• Handlebar is rubber-mounted to lessen vibration transmitted through the handle grips
• Rider and passenger footpegs are rubber coated to further reduce vibration

Wheels

• Attractive 6-spoke supersport-style wheels augment the bike’s light look while reducing unsprung weight