Kawasaki Ninja 650R
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The Ninja 650R started life as the ER-6n, designed to be the ideal first "big bike"; its styling and features were modern, its low centre of gravity and handling made it easy to ride, and its respectable power output was manageable but also kept seasoned riders entertained. The ER-6n was launched in December 2005, kawasaki soon announced it would produce a fully faired version. In commonwealth and other non-US markets, the faired version of the motorcycle is named the ER-6F.
The Ninja 650R was introduced to the market in 2006 by Kawasaki. The 2006 model has a MSRP of $6,299 USD. It was designed to fit above the Ninja 250R & Ninja 500R models already in Kawasaki's sportbike lineup. The design of the bike maximizes the rider's comfort and integration with the bike. The US models came in two color options; black upper with silver bottom, and silver upper with black bottom.
The Ninja 650R was designed from the ground up to be as friendly as possible to ride without sacrificing the thrilling characteristics that buyers in this group demand.
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[edit] 2007 Model Specifications
Displacement: 649 cc
Horsepower Peak (est.): 72 bhp @8,500 rpm
Maximum Torque: 48.5 lb/ft @7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio: 11.3:1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 15.0 L.
Dry Weight: 178 KG.
Seat Height: 790mm.
Engine Type: 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, 4-Valve per Cylinder, Parallel Twin
Carburetion: Digital Fuel Injection with (2) 38mm Keihin Throttle Bodies
Bore & Stroke: 83.0 x 60.0 mm
Ignition: Digital CDI
Cooling: Liquid
Transmission: 6-Speed
Final Drive: O-Ring Chain
Frame: Semi-Double Cradle, High-Tensile Steel
Rake/Trail: 25°/106mm in.
Front Tire Size: 120/70-17
Front Suspension: 41 mm Hydraulic Telescopic Fork
Front Wheel Travel: 4.7 in.
Front Brake Type: Dual 300mm Petal Disc with 2-Piston Caliper
Rear Tire Size: 160/60-17
Rear Suspension: Single Offset Laydown Shock with Adjustable Spring Preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 4.9in.
Rear Brake Type: Single 220mm Petal Disc with Hydraulic Caliper
Overall Length: 82.9 in.
Overall Width: 29.9 in.
Overall Height: 50.0 in.
Colors: Candy Plasma Blue, Passion Red
Warranty Included: 12-Month/Unlimited Mileage Limited Factory Warranty
[edit] Common Complaints
The 650R or ER-6F was released shortly after the original "naked version" and the full fairing was added on directly to this original design. Unfortunately, vibrations from the running engine causes a problem commonly referred to as "fairing buzz". A buzzing noise from the front fairing is most notable in the low- to mid-range of the engine when vibrations are strongest. Reports of this problem isolate the source as near the upper left fairing, but this problem is not limited to only that location. Improvised custom solutions for this problem include rubber washers, electrical tape, and weather stripping; however, a fix covered under warranty was later provided by Kawasaki first in the USA, then later in other countries such as Canada, the UK, and Australia.
Many owners did not receive "helmet tethers" (used to secure helmets to the bike when not riding). In most cases Kawasaki shipped the cables to owners free of charge, because installation is easy enough for individuals to do themselves.
For some owners the mirror stalks are not long enough and, as a result, do not allow for a full view to objects (including cars) directly behind the rider.
The handlebars remained unchanged from the original ER-6N design, which are more suited to more traditional "roadster" style motorcycles and offer a fairly unagressive, almost upright riding position. With the Ninja 650r aimed at being more of a sports bike rather than a middleweight tourer, the riding position feels inappropriate to some, although the handlebars and their mounting are a standard type and can easily be replaced with after-market parts.
[edit] European Version
In Europe the bike is sold as the ER-6f or faired version of the ER-6, the "naked" roadster version is sold as the ER-6n. The ER-6f differed slightly from the Ninja 650R as it featured the passenger handlebars as standard and a full single colored fairing. The ER-6N comes in 4 color options, orange, yellow or black with a champagne frame, and silver with a red frame. In addition the option of ABS brakes were made available for both the ER-6n and ER-6f. There is also a derivative of the ER-6 called the Versys which utilises many of the component parts.
