Description
In 2009, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer released the Kawasaki ER-6n, a motorcycle that shared its signature trellis frame, offset laydown rear shock absorber, swingarm, suspension, and chassis with the Ninja 650R.The chassis rigidity balance and suspension settings, along with the upper-rear rubber-mounted engine and rubber-mounted handlebar, reduced vibrations and offered lighter handling qualities, while the rider and passenger footpegs were also rubber coated for fewer vibrations.An ideal handlebar, seat, and footpegs triangle resulted in a comfortable and natural riding position that was suited for a wide range of riders, and the aluminum passenger grips were positioned and shaped for an easy grab by the passenger.In the performance department, the 2009 Kawasaki ER-6n was powered by a 649cc four-stroke parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 72 hp with a peak at 8,500 rpm and 66 Nm (49 lb-ft) of torque available at 7,000 rpm.The key to its slender size was the compact fuel-injected engine that allowed the use of a narrow and lightweight frame dressed in a sharp and muscular bodywork that gave the bike an aggressive appearance.For suspension, the bike packed a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front and a preload-adjustable laydown shock absorber on the rear, while the braking performance was handled by two 300 mm discs with two-piston calipers on the front and a 220 mm disc squeezed by a single-piston caliper on the rear wheel.