Kawasaki ER6N
72 hp, 649 cc, 204 kg2012 - 2015
Yamaha FZ6-ST
98 hp, 600 cc, 207 kg2006 - 2009
MetricUS
EngineKawasaki ER6NYamaha FZ6-ST
Engine code5VX8
Displacement649 cc600 cc
Max power72 hp (@8 500 RPM)98 hp (@12 000 RPM)
Max torque66 Nm (@7 000 RPM)63 Nm (@10 000 RPM)
Redline11 000 RPM14 000 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 250 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-2DOHC Inline-4
Compression10.80:112.20:1
Oil capacity2.30 litre2.50 litre
Oil type10W4010W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EIA-9NGK CR9EK
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves816
Bore83.0 mm65.5 mm
Stroke60.0 mm44.5 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm
Weight to power2.83 kg/hp2.11 kg/hp
Power to weight352 hp/Ton473 hp/Ton
Battery type12V 10AhYT12B-BS
GearboxKawasaki ER6NYamaha FZ6-ST
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain typeEnuma EK520MVXL 114 linksDID 50V4
Gears count66
Primary ratio2.0951.955
Final drive3.0672.875
1. gear2.438 (83 km/h)2.846 (104 km/h)
2. gear1.714 (117 km/h)1.947 (152 km/h)
3. gear1.333 (151 km/h)1.556 (190 km/h)
4. gear1.111 (181 km/h)1.333 (222 km/h)
5. gear0.966 (208 km/h)1.19 (248 km/h)
6. gear0.852 (236 km/h)1.083 (273 km/h)
ChasisKawasaki ER6NYamaha FZ6-ST
Frame typeTubular steel cradleDiamond
Front susp.41mm fork, 120 mm travelTelescopic fork, 130.00 mm travel
Rear susp.Side mounted mono shock, 125.00 mm travelMonoshock, coil spring/gas oil damper