BIKERS ADVENTURE GROUP MALAYSIA

kennylee · Joined: 25 Jul 2007 Posts: 324 Location: Cheras

When you've got something that works, why not look for an easy way to get it to more people? That's the question the people at Kawasaki must have been asking themselves, and their answer came out in the form of the oddly named 2009 Kawasaki ER-6n. This naked streetbike utilizes the same chassis and engine combo that underpins the likeable 2008 Kawasaki Versys 650—Kawi's quasi-adventure bike with the longer-suspension travel (unchanged for '09 with the exception of now being California-legal)—and the sensibly sporty Ninja 650R.

Both the ER-6n and the revised-for-2009 Ninja 650 share many evolutionary changes. There's a new tank shape and seat to improve ergonomics and make it easier for shorter riders to touch at least toes down at stop signs. Very low-effort controls were a design mandate of these models from the start, and that carries over onto the '09 model—you don't need big mitts to pull the clutch or work the throttle. And as compliant as the engine is, some complained that the 650cc eight-valve parallel-Twin was a bit buzzier than they would have liked. But instead of quelling it at the source (expensive), Brand K's engineers went after the bad vibes further down the line. The frame itself has revised stiffness (more rigid here, less there) and the rear engine mount is now rubber instead of solid. Rubber handlebar mounts and footpeg coverings further insulate rider and passenger from buzz. Hey, maybe the "ER" in ER-6n stands for "Extra Rubber?"

The 2009 Ninja 650R gets a new upper fairing, wider windshield and a lower seat to further improve rider comfort. Kawasaki replaced the catalytic converter with a lighter (yet more efficient) unit and there's an all-new gauge package you can play with at intersections. Bottom line: The $6399 ER-6n is functionally identical to the $6799 Ninja, but there's less bodywork to replace after your first trackday get-off.

fadzil · Joined: 25 Jul 2007 Posts: 51 Location: Melawati

waa .. like the faired version ... Fara will like this .. muahahah

rashid · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 63 Location: shah alam

agreed with yr choice but again is it not the Yamaha looks and performed better,any price indication for the two?

kennylee · Joined: 25 Jul 2007 Posts: 324 Location: Cheras

there a local CKD for the ER6N at RM30K
bet the CKD (if available) for ER6F below RM35K would be a volume seller

Loovi's ER6N is CKD
He followed us to Krabi

Yes, the faired version would be a perfect bike for ladies
fast enough at 200km/h
only if they do the CKD version
CBU at RM46-48K