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Kawasaki ER-6 n - [2016]
This edition of the Kawasaki ER-6 n is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2016. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2016 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2017 Suzuki SV 650 Scrambler.This particular Kawasaki ER-6 has a 649cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 2016 ER-6 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the ER-6's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2020cc.2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2018cc.
Weighing in at 204 kgs (449 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki ER-6 n in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 or the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder , give or take 50kg.
The 2016 Kawasaki ER-6 shares the same bhp with the Suzuki SV 650 ABS - [2025]
In terms of power the 649cc 8 valve Wankel 2 cylinder engine produces 72.1 bhp (53 kW) @ 8500 rpm similar to the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 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 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 RE Tour has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2016 Kawasaki ER-6 n.
The 2016 Kawasaki ER-6 n has a Power to weight ratio of 353.4 bhp per ton and 238.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2016 ER-6 competing with the 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 RE Tour [378.0 bhp\ton] and the 1982 Suzuki GS 1100 GL [377.0 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 238.6 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 1998 Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit [263.6 lb-ft per ton] and the 1996 Suzuki GSF 1200 S Bandit [263.6 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 10.5 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 10.7 secs, this makes the Kawasaki ER-6 n similar in acceleration to the 2021 Honda CB 1100 RS Final Edition (10.5 secs) and the 2017 Honda CB 1100 RS (10.5 secs). This Kawasaki ER-6 n 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).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2016 Kawasaki ER-6 n and the 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 650 R
When talking about the performance of the 2016 Kawasaki ER-6 n on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.1 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 650 R (12.1 secs) and the 2018 Yamaha XT 1200 ZE ES Super Tenere (12.1 secs).
The 2016 version of the Kawasaki ER-6 n has a maximum speed of 130mph.
Top Speed of the 2016 ER-6 equals the 1996 Honda CB 1000 Big One Super Four
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2016 Kawasaki ER-6 n 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).
