Kawi ER6n
 

http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/Pro...?scid=6&id=373

Does anyone (besides Eric :p ) know anything about these bikes? I know this model was sold in the UK for a few years and 2009 is the first year they've sold them in the US. I'm not a huge Kawasaki fan, but I'm beginning to dig this bike. It's almost everything I'm looking for in a new bike. It's not faired and has the streetfighter appeal, it's 2 inches lower than my bike although it weighs a few pounds more, and it's a twin, although not a v-twin. It's almost everything I've been looking for in a new bike. . . . .

i think cycleworld has a comparrison between that and the gladious from suzuki this month.

Tom

D'oh- can't believe I didn't tell you about it. It's basically the Ninja 650R stripped with exactly the same engine and frame. I like it except for that droopy headlight. The P-twin is great! Great bottom pull and midrange. :lol: I lifted the front passing a car from a near stop yesterday. Oops- too happy on the throttle in first and second. Nice thump under the sewing machine sound.

exactly what phenix said^ p-twins have this awesomely broad predictable powerband. great sound too.

So the p-twin is similar in it's power delivery as a v-twin? The sound too?

I love the power delivery and sound of my SV.....

don't listen them...the p-twin sounds like a damn lawn mower

:boobs:...i just wanted to use this smilie:D

:lol: And I-4's sound like a pissed off bee. :lol:

I know I was considering a street or speed, but I'd have to lower one and well, everyone pretty much knows how I feel about lowering bikes. I still have yet to sit on one. It's still on my list of considerations, I just added the Kawi to the list.

No, a Kawi 250 sounds like a lawnmower.

Mine doesn't, but it's 30 years old with a 4 into 1 megaphone. :)

No...the 250 sounds like a weed whacker...the 650 sounds like a lawn mower:lol:

The ER6n was released in Europe first and then followed by the ER6f (aka American Ninja 650r). Since that America is infatuated with either cruisers or sportbikes, Kawasaki decided to release the Er6f/Ninja 650r first and then the naked version this year.

Parallel twin's power delivery is similar to V-twin except that the exhaust would sound a little more growly than thumpy.

Thanks for the input! :dthumb:

I wish they'd release one of the earlier color schemes they had for the bike in the UK in the US. It's pure sex! :whatwhat:

hey rogue since you were looking at triumph, have you considered the thruxton? Sexy as hell and sounds killer on race pipes.

Yea or the Ducati Monster 620 :drool:

I think they sound cool and look great. I'm a big fan, but I don't know if I can live with the power level (I'm a bit of a torque junkie).

Still, check this out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZNF8Om8nds

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXTvM...eature=related

You know I never realized just how many "exhaust videos" there were on YouTube until now. Wow! You can see that bike with basically every exhaust made for it. Pretty cool.

That is one kawi I would ride...mmmhmmm...

Have you taken a close look at that head light... very similar to the Versys IMHO....:whistle:

I agree, but I do love the versys!! Its a sexy bike as well, just one I would need to lower to comfortably ride...sat on it at the dealer, he bout died when I picked her off the stand, he didnt think I could do so...but barely having tippy toes on the ground didnt give me a great level of comfort as leaning it over onto 1 foot placed so much weight on the foot and leg, it would be too easy for my foot to slide out and leave us both on the ground!

hey now, the girl is looking for a bike to RIDE not park outside of a coffee shop :lol:

a PC and can wake the 650R up, would think that it would do the same for this one

It's smoother with less "rattle." That was one of the things that turned me off the SV and air cooled Buells. Stock suspension is better than the SV too :nee
Just wait if you don't want to paint it. Kawi likes to cover all the color bases in about a three year rotation. Or you could try to trade plastics/ tank over a bike-specific forum.. Plenty of kids with the '06 two-tone 650R swapped lowers to match.

Most of the aftermarket exhausts look and sound like shit. They just make it louder and lose the thump- and then it really sounds like a lawnmower. JMNSHO of course. The only one I care for is the Laser Extreme, but dropping $600 on an exhaust sucks. I'll just be greedy with the sound of mine and not draw cops.

You sat on my 650R Rogue- that's with aftermarket lower bars. They really changed the riding position for the better for me. No more elbows at the ears. The stockers made the riding position cramped for me, but it's really upright and an easy reach for shorter riders. The ER6N sits the same as the stock 650R. For a while they had photos of a girl on the Ninja on Kawi's site.

boo @ 180 degree crank. 360 twins are much mo awesome

Im Ok with that :)

This is the first Kawi I've taken an interest in. I'm off work Monday so I'm going to go by the local dealership and see if they have one I can check out. If it were a v-twin, it would be perfect. :D

As far as Ducs, they're a little too rich for my blood. :lol: Plus I haven't found one I really like. :idk:

I'm looking to get a new bike next year. I'd like to get a leftover '09 if there's one available, but it's no big deal if it isn't.

WHAT???

put the pipe down and walk away.

:lol:

Different strokes for different folks.... :idk:

sex on wheels

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gal...color%2007.JPG

http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/cro...8-5_460x0w.jpg

http://www.mcnews.com.au/NewBikeCata...6_rhf_600p.jpg

http://www.hondacb750four.com/Ducati...posto_1994.jpg

my girl has a strong dislike for them as well. its not that surprising is it?




steph! thruxton! dooo eeet!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3359/...29def7fd_o.jpg
:boobs:

you would think they would like the thump of the Vtwin.

the thing I don't care for is the dry clutch on the Ducati's.

I told Tina that I didn't want her to get the Triumph. they never really had a good dependability reputation and I'm sue getting parts for them isn't going to be easy either.

their build quality has improved drastically over the past couple years and considering that they have widespread standalone dealers i sincerely doubt parts will be any harder to come by than anyone elses.

I'm just thinking that they have such a small share of total bike sales that their network couldn't be as good as others. I don't really know, I don't know anyone that owns a triumph to ask about parts availability.

I think I like you. :)

Plus, they have fuel injection this year on the Triumphs

http://www.buell.com/en_ca/bikes/street/XB12Scg/ It's two inches lower just for short people like you! lol

And I do believe they used to make a 984cc version that you could likely pick up fairly cheap.

Then there's the lack of maintenance. No chain to lube or replace, no valve adjustments, no coolant to flush or worry about.

Makes most of it's power where you need it. And it'd be fairly cheap...

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/PhotoG...ng-XB12Scg.jpg

Well I gotta agree, Rogue would look great sitting on board this machine.

when they first came out with these I really liked them, not so much any more. the guys I knew that switched from UJM to Buell have all switched back.

My bad. They only make the 1200. But, it's a very managable 100hp. And with you on it, you'd never have to replace the front tire.

I'm with Tmall....BUELL!!!!

I like the look of that Buell WAY better over the Kawi. I think the Kawi is a wee bit on the ugly side. :idk:

this is one of those things where the pretty girl gets ugly friends to make herself better looking right? :lmao:

thanks! that Fi is carefully disguised in carb bodies as well. gotta love that period Rocker style!

That bike keeps getting put on the list and then getting taken off. :lol: I can't decide if I like it or not. :lol:

don't get me wrong, I like the looks of the bike, it's just the stated things.

The 6n is the best looking Kawi in their lineup.

Ride one, you'll hate it :lol:

Your On Crack...

I think between the Buell Posted and the Kawi...I'd Take the Kawi.

But I personally Like the FZ6 over Both...


http://www.yamaha-motor.com/assets/c...3_3d7492fb.jpg

I've actually thought about the FZ6 before. I can't remember why I crossed it off the list. :scratch: :idk:

Because its Yamaha?? Lol

No J/k...Its a Great Bike...I would LOVE to add one to the Stable...Although I'd probably spring for the FZ1...

Because it's an I4? Don't remember what the seat height is, but I doubt that you'd enjoy the power delivery. Boring. It spins and spins and spins and finally wakes up.

Show me a Kaw that looks better. You can't. There isn't one.

Sure I can...You just have a Different Opinion Than Me.

I think the new 6R,10R Beat that Hands down

Ugly. Growing on me a bit...but still ugly. But I will say this. Gun to my head and I had to buy a 600 I4...It would be the 6R.

We'll agree to disagree for now...But Like I said...Everyone has there Own Views.

Glad itd be a Kawi tho...Wouldnt want you to spend your life riding a GSXR b/c you were threatned...LMAO

doesnt come in pink though

If they did they'd sell em all to you, fag.

Probably because it's an I-4. The only reason why the gix is on my list is because I've sat one and it feels almost perfect. Most of the other bikes I have yet to sit.

The main thing I'm looking for in my next bike is comfort, which includes how well I can actually touch. Yet I don't want a torture rack. I've sat the R6's and the CBR's and the position is way too agressive for me and it's not comfortable for me. Weight is a semi issue. I prefer something who's weight will be close to the SV.

I would prefer another V-Twin. I love the power delivery of the SV and wish for something similar. Until I'm a more competent rider, I prefer to stay with something that's similar to what I'm used to.

Design/looks: I've always loved the naked and streetfighter look over fully faired bikes. Besides, I'm lazy and don't want to have to take more off than necessary just to change the oil. I break stuff almost everytime I work on my bike so I try to keep replacement parts cheap and to a minimum. :lol:

Give the Buell a fair shake. Go ride one. The dealer does demo's after all...and they give away free shit when you demo. Until the end of the month they are giving away a gear lock.

if they were really good would they have to bribe people to come try them out?



J/K ;)

No local Buell dealership here and I'm not sure where the closest one is. I'll have to look...

Shreveport Buell
805 Brook Hollow Drive
Shreveport, LA, USA 71105
318-798-1064
318-797-8922 (fax)
Visit Our Web site
http://www.shreveporth-d.com/

http://go.mappoint.net/harleydavidso...sBuell&brand=b

They're having ride demos every Saturday in June. If I have a Saturday I'm not working all day, I'll have to check it out and at least give a Buell a fair chance...

They should let you demo any day of the week. Just show up.

What do the demo rides consist of? I've never done one....just a ride around the block? :lol:

I keep getting calls from the local HD dealer because I was checking out the Buells at the MC show in town. The sales guy said I can come down and demo ANY bike they have on the floor. They sound pretty desperate to make a sale. I'm going to take him up on it though one of these days, just to say I rode a Buell.

Yeah thats HD's new thing...they will let you ride ANY bike on the floor. It used to be just the demo fleet.

I did like 10 miles when I rode them a few years back.

I called and they have the model I'm interested in (the XB12scg) and the guy I spoke with said I could come anytime and ride it. Next day off I may be making a trip there, as long as it doesn't rain. :lol:

Nice. Go HERE and get your coupon for the free loot.

I still think the Gladius is a sweet lookin bike. Almost looks like the MV Brutale

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/im..._Gladius_2.jpg

When I tried the 1125 I signed a waiver. They started it and made me wait till it hit temp. Off I went for about 40 minutes. No rules so to speak. I beat the crap out of it and was impressed. Told them as such to. And I still have a standing offer to try any of their bikes.

Buell is awesome about test rides.

Thanks! :dthumb:

I just can't get into the Gladius...but I'm not too fond of the MV Brutale either... :backingout:


Sweet! Although I'd never ride a bike that's not mine hard...hell I don't ride mine hard alot. :lol:

If it was a Dealer Bike/Car...Id ride/Drive it hard.

If it was someone that I knew then No...Unless they told me to

I don't blame ya on the gladhandle.. er gladiola.. er Gladius. Looks like a wannabe Monster.

Demo bikes are meant to be ridden hard! I don't know about Harley and there "ride anything" deal, but any other company that does demos considers the fleet a writeoff. They're advertisement. Though usually you don't get to ride that hard because the rides are lead by an employee at a less than spirited pace.

When I demo'd the vrod it had less than 10 miles on it. Guy told me to take it easy...then proceeded to leave me in the dust. I guess it depends who you get. Oh yeah...this guy was the sales mngr.

How did you like the vrod?

30.5" seat height on the 1125CR...

I really liked it. The corner clearance isn't much...but it handled really well, especially for having a 240 rear.

FTW...

http://www.streetfighter.ducati.com/img/01_SF.jpg

My customer that buys a new bike every couple months showed up with one of these yesterday. I'd hit it! :D

Wow.

yeah