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Japbiker · 09-23-2008, 07:51 AM

Check out the new Kawasaki's! What do you think of the ER-6n? An all new streetfighter from Kawasaki.

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photo...asaki-ER6n.htm

08fz6 · 09-23-2008, 08:06 AM

7,000 rpm max torque parallel twin... no thanks....

youngGun · 09-23-2008, 08:53 AM

"7000 rpm max torque parallel twin, no thanks"

My thoughts exactly!! the styling is pretty good, i like the way it looks. BUT thats the only thing i like about the er-6 or (650R)......if you ever get the chance to ride one...........dont!

j/k but the engine in those bikes is BORING! just my two cents....Im a FZ kinnda guy so my opinion might be a little bias.

Raid The Revenge · 09-23-2008, 08:54 AM

A double steel frame? Yeah...you'll need the exhaust on the VERY BOTTOM of the engine to balance the weight-distribution.

Oh wait! The FZ6 has a spine-frame with undertail exhaust? Hmm...it seems people don't have a problem with high-weight, when the frame is made OUT OF ALUMINUM!!!!

...

There is one good point I'd like to make: the ER-6N is better for beginners than an FZ6. That steel-double frame will absorb more force than an aluminum one and it isn't rev crazy. It's cheaper too.

Wavex · 09-23-2008, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 08fz6

7,000 rpm max torque parallel twin... no thanks....

Why is this bad?

javahaxxor · 09-23-2008, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wavex

Why is this bad?

it's not necessarily bad.. Sometimes I wish I could achieve max torque without sounding like a Stukka in a dive - like when driving around in the city. Maybe I'm unused to the supersport type engines .. I like when it screams, but sometimes I'd like it to be more domestic

Wavex · 09-23-2008, 12:29 PM

Yeah, I get my max torque at 6k rpms on the Buell, and I love it! As a matter of fact I get almost 80% of my max torque (which is more than the max torque of the FZ6) from 3k rpms, and it keeps going up from there through the redline...
I love the F1 sound and feel of an I4 engine hitting 10k+ rpms, but what's the point if you can barely tap into it (city and canyon riding)?

dcjohn · 09-30-2008, 11:32 AM

I'm going to be upgrading from my starter bike (Ninja 250) early next year, and I'm debating between the Kawi and the new '09 FZ6R. What's the dynamics of the engine difference between the bikes? Will the FZ6R require higher RPM to get good torque?

Wildcard · 09-30-2008, 02:32 PM

Honestly, I love the power delivery of the FZ6. I do not think you will be disappointed with it. Most of the time I'm cruising along around 4k and when I give it throttle it delivers plenty enough to get up to speed. I mean its faster than the average car at those lower rpms and when you get in the high end you are already blowing everything away.

My roommate just got an sv650s and I have to say I'm not too impressed with it. I would take an fz6 over it anyday.

xj750_Pete · 09-30-2008, 03:11 PM

That headlight on the ER-6n looks out of place to me. I guess they were trying to go for that robot from Appleseed look. It can look a lot better if they cleaned it up using a single projector encased in a black housing. From the specs, it weighs less than the FZ6 wet, lower seat height, and more affordable. I wouldn't mind owning one.

09-23-2008, 07:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
Japbiker Big 4 Advocate Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Midwest Bike: '08 FZ6 Blk Posts: 40 Rep Power: 5 Member #949	Kawasaki released new '09 models Check out the new Kawasaki's! What do you think of the ER-6n? An all new streetfighter from Kawasaki. http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photo...asaki-ER6n.htm __________________ "You have the best if you go Japanese" '08 FZ6 '86 GSX-R750 Last edited by Japbiker; 09-23-2008 at 04:47 PM..

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youngGun Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma Bike: 2005 FZ6 Posts: 240 Rep Power: 7 Member #614	Re: Kawasaki released new '09 models "7000 rpm max torque parallel twin, no thanks" My thoughts exactly!! the styling is pretty good, i like the way it looks. BUT thats the only thing i like about the er-6 or (650R)......if you ever get the chance to ride one...........dont! j/k but the engine in those bikes is BORING! just my two cents....Im a FZ kinnda guy so my opinion might be a little bias.

09-23-2008, 08:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
Raid The Revenge Super Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary Bike: RED FZ6 2006 Posts: 588 Rep Power: 21 Member #1644	Re: Kawasaki released new '09 models A double steel frame? Yeah...you'll need the exhaust on the VERY BOTTOM of the engine to balance the weight-distribution. Oh wait! The FZ6 has a spine-frame with undertail exhaust? Hmm...it seems people don't have a problem with high-weight, when the frame is made OUT OF ALUMINUM!!!! ... There is one good point I'd like to make: the ER-6N is better for beginners than an FZ6. That steel-double frame will absorb more force than an aluminum one and it isn't rev crazy. It's cheaper too. __________________ TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Click here for help! It's good info. http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/attac...shot-guide.pdf

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Wavex FZ6 StreetFighter Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Long Beach, CA Bike: '09 Buell XB12Scg Posts: 1,567 Rep Power: 34 Member #281	Re: Kawasaki released new '09 models Yeah, I get my max torque at 6k rpms on the Buell, and I love it! As a matter of fact I get almost 80% of my max torque (which is more than the max torque of the FZ6) from 3k rpms, and it keeps going up from there through the redline... I love the F1 sound and feel of an I4 engine hitting 10k+ rpms, but what's the point if you can barely tap into it (city and canyon riding)? __________________ My rider resume: click *Fav FZ6 mod: (-1) front sprocket!* My videos: click My pics: click More Details about my previous FZ6 streetfighter: click

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dcjohn Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bethesda, MD Bike: Ninja 250 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0 Member #5117	Re: Kawasaki released new '09 models I'm going to be upgrading from my starter bike (Ninja 250) early next year, and I'm debating between the Kawi and the new '09 FZ6R. What's the dynamics of the engine difference between the bikes? Will the FZ6R require higher RPM to get good torque?

09-30-2008, 02:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
Wildcard Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington, D.C. Bike: FZ-6 Posts: 202 Rep Power: 4 Member #4229	Re: Kawasaki released new '09 models Honestly, I love the power delivery of the FZ6. I do not think you will be disappointed with it. Most of the time I'm cruising along around 4k and when I give it throttle it delivers plenty enough to get up to speed. I mean its faster than the average car at those lower rpms and when you get in the high end you are already blowing everything away. My roommate just got an sv650s and I have to say I'm not too impressed with it. I would take an fz6 over it anyday.

09-30-2008, 03:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
xj750_Pete Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: El Monte, So Cal Bike: 2007 Red FZ6 Posts: 231 Rep Power: 5 Member #2893	Re: Kawasaki released new '09 models That headlight on the ER-6n looks out of place to me. I guess they were trying to go for that robot from Appleseed look. It can look a lot better if they cleaned it up using a single projector encased in a black housing. From the specs, it weighs less than the FZ6 wet, lower seat height, and more affordable. I wouldn't mind owning one. Last edited by xj750_Pete; 09-30-2008 at 03:14 PM..

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