

This edition of the Kawasaki ER-6 f is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2012. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2012 Buell-EBR 1190RS V-Twin and the 2013 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja.This particular Kawasaki ER-6 has a 649cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
The 2012 ER-6 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the ER-6's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Norton Superlight SS | 2020cc.2019 Norton Superlight Twin | 2019cc.
Weighing in at 209 kgs (460 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki ER-6 f in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 or the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder , give or take 50kg.
In terms of power the 649cc 8 valve Transverse 2 cylinder engine produces 72.1 bhp (53 kW) @ 8500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [73.4 bhp (54 kW) @ 8750 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 48.6 lb-ft (65.9 Nm) @ 7000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki ER-6 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2012 Kawasaki ER-6 f has a Power to weight ratio of 344.9 bhp per ton and 232.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2012 ER-6 competing with the 2012 Yamaha XJ 6 Diversion [369.6 bhp\ton] and the 2011 Yamaha XJ 6 Diversion [369.6 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Kawasaki ER-6 generating around 232.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2008 Yamaha YZF-600 R6 [257.9 lb-ft per ton] and the 2008 Yamaha YZF-600 R6 Special Edition [257.9 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 10.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 11.0 secs, this makes the Kawasaki ER-6 f similar in acceleration to the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally (10.7 secs) and the 2016 Kawasaki Ninja 650 DOHC (10.7 secs). This Kawasaki ER-6 f also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
When talking about the performance of the 2012 Kawasaki ER-6 f on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.7 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2006 Honda NRX 1800 Rune (12.7 secs) and the 2008 Kawasaki ER-6 f (12.7 secs).
The 2012 version of the Kawasaki ER-6 f has a maximum speed of 130mph.
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2012 Kawasaki ER-6 f then how about a 1996 Honda CB 1000 Big One Super Four (141 mph) and the 1995 Honda CB 1000 T2 Super Four (141 mph).