Kawasaki ER6n 2009

[CooleyM50]

Howdy,
Anyone here riding the new 2009 ER6n?

[Motorcycle Forum]

[CooleyM50]

I have an ER6n for sale.
ken@shape-master.com
or
217-621-1158

[proximity5]

The ER-6n may have an odd name and a weird schnoz, but it’s one of the best bangs for the buck in the 2009 model year. It’s a zippy commuter rig, an agile backroad scratcher and a reasonable light-duty sport-tourer – it’s a modern interpretation of a do-it-all roadster, all for a palatable $6,399 entry fee.
The ER-6n can be best described as a naked version of the revised-for’09 Ninja 650R, and they share a new steel-trellis frame. Kawi engineers used computer modeling to come up with a revised rigidity balance, allowing a measure of tuned flex for improved handling. The frame itself is said to be nearly as light as a comparable aluminum-alloy unit, and it boasts an upgraded finish over previous 650Rs. Both chassis also share an offset lay-down rear shock and a relatively long tubular-steel swingarm that offers extra rigidity to balance the frame’s extra flex.


Kawasaki’s new ER-6n brings amazing versatility and a high level of finish at a very modest price.

You’ll also find commonality in the engine room, as both the Ninja and the ER use the compact 649cc parallel-Twin with 4 valves per cylinder actuated by double overhead cams. Both also share electronic fuel-injection systems with 38mm throttle bodies; sub-throttle valves mimic the smooth response of constant-velocity carburetors. Changes to this engine from the previous 650R consist only of a larger airbox and revised ECU mapping.
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[inspiron]

I have to agree, even if your post does sound like it was cut straight out of a Kawasaki marketing presentation.

I help young riders get proficient to pass the MC license tests in Switzerland (no, I'm not a driving teacher - we organize these events through a Swiss MC forum), and the ER-6n is one of the best "first" bikes I've seen. They are well-balanced, and the 600ccm engine has enough torque to make riding the slow-speed maneuvers much easier (no need to constantly give gas like the smaller bikes, or ride the clutch like the bigger, more powerful bikes).