Kawasaki ER 6f
- Production years
- 2006–2017
- Brand
- Kawasaki
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Selected year: 2017
Technical specifications
- Engine capacity
- 649 cm³
- Power
- 72 hp (54 kW) at 8,500 rpm
- Wet weight
- 209 kg
- Seat height
- 805 mm
Overview
The Kawasaki ER 6f is a naked motorcycle from the ER family, produced from 2006 through 2017. For 2017, it uses a 649 cm³ four-stroke parallel twin making 72 hp (54 kW) and 64 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm, with a wet weight of 209 kg.
The 805 mm seat height can make it harder for shorter riders to plant both feet at stops, while the 209 kg wet weight may take more effort to manage at walking pace. The rear shock has seven-way preload adjustment, so you can tune its spring preload for the load; twin 300 mm front discs provide braking at the front.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- Bore x stroke
- 83.0 x 60.0 mm
- Engine capacity
- 649 cm³
- Compression ratio
- 10.8:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Ignition
- Digital
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Performance and transmission
Performance and transmission
- Power
- 72 hp (54 kW) at 8,500 rpm
- Power weight ratio
- 0.4045 HP/kg (dry)
- Torque
- 64 Nm at 6,500 rpm
- Clutch
- Wet multi-disc, manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Gearbox
- Manual 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
- Dry weight
- 178 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 16 L
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
- Overall height
- 1,180 mm
- Overall length
- 2,110 mm
- Overall width
- 770 mm
- Seat height
- 805 mm
- Wet weight
- 209 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1,410 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Frame
- Perimeter, high-tensile steel
- Front suspension
- 41 mm telescopic fork
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rake
- 25.0°
- Rear suspension
- Offset laydown single-shock with adjustable preload: 7-way
- Rear wheel travel
- 125 mm
- Trail
- 110 mm
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Dual piston
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Single pistom
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-ZR17
Colours and equipment
Colours and equipment
- Colours
- Candy Lime Green/Metallic Spark Black, Candy Persimmon Red/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Carbon Gray
Model years
2007
Seat height: 785 mm → 790 mm
2008
Power: 71 hp (53 kW) → 71 hp (53 kW); Fuel capacity: 15.5 L → 15.1 L
2009
Power: 71 hp (53 kW) → 71 hp (53 kW); Fuel capacity: 15.1 L → 15.5 L
2014
Torque: 66 Nm → 64 Nm; Wet weight: 204 kg → 209 kg; Seat height: 790 mm → 805 mm; Fuel capacity: 15.5 L → 16 L
2015
Power: 71 hp (53 kW) → 72 hp (54 kW)
| Specification | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 649 cm³ | 649 cm³ | 649 cm³ | 649 cm³ | 649 cm³ | 649 cm³ |
| Power | 71 hp (53 kW) | 71 hp (53 kW) | 71 hp (53 kW) | 72 hp (54 kW) | 72 hp (54 kW) | 72 hp (54 kW) |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 66 Nm | 64 Nm | 64 Nm | 64 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Wet weight | 204 kg | 204 kg | 209 kg | 209 kg | 209 kg | 209 kg |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 790 mm | 805 mm | 805 mm | 805 mm | 805 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15.5 L | 15.5 L | 16 L | 16 L | 16 L | 16 L |
Pros and cons
Advantages
Useful torque
Its 64 Nm peak at 6,500 rpm gives the engine a strong midrange emphasis for everyday acceleration.
Adjustable rear preload
Seven preload settings let you adapt the rear suspension to a passenger or added luggage.
Twin front discs
Two 300 mm front brake discs provide more braking hardware at the front than a single-disc setup.
Things to consider
Tall seat
At 805 mm, the seat can make secure stops more difficult for shorter riders.
Weight at low speed
The 209 kg wet weight can require more effort when maneuvering in a parking lot or making tight turns.
Chain upkeep
The chain final drive needs periodic cleaning, lubrication, and adjustment.
Rider fit
Rider fit calculator
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Estimated from your height: 79 cm
How to measure
Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.
Estimated ground reach
Both feet likely flat
You should have a stable stance at a stop, although seat width and suspension setup still matter.
Seat height
805 mm
Approx. loaded height
775 mm
Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.
Fuel range calculator
Enter your expected fuel consumption to estimate the distance on a full tank, with or without a fuel reserve.
Tank 16 L at 5.5 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
291 km
With 10% reserve
262 km
This is a planning estimate, not a measured result. Speed, route, weather, load and riding style can change real consumption.
FAQ
What is the engine capacity of the 2017 Kawasaki ER 6f?
It has a 649 cm³ four-stroke parallel-twin engine.
How much power does the 2017 Kawasaki ER 6f make?
It makes 72 hp (54 kW).
What is the 2017 Kawasaki ER 6f's peak torque?
Peak torque is 64 Nm at 6,500 rpm.
How high is the seat on the 2017 Kawasaki ER 6f?
The seat height is 805 mm.
