Kawasaki ER-6n review, test ride

The ER-6n is essentially the Ninja 650 minus a front fairing. The ER-6n’s mass has been carefully centered for better handling, and this also helps it maintain a sleek design. Moving on to the details, the ER-6n's front headlight presses inwards, as its cowl flairs back into the bike. The headlight is a daytime running unit, and works well to provide ample visibility by night, with a wide, really bright and well focussed beam. Muscular radiator shrouds accentuate the ER-6n’s headlight when viewed head on, providing it a macho, broad-faced look. Top quality supple rubber grips, as well as alloy machined reach adjustable clutch and brake levers come as standard with the ER-6n, while its switchgear and mirrors do a fine job.

The ER-6n comes only in black here, metallic with dark matte plastic deployed in some areas, all imparting a Kawasaki-trademark top-quality feel. The bright red, single side-mounted shock absorber strut stands out as well and there’s a plastic underbelly cowl. Look down, and you can see the ER-6n silencer tucked away neatly beneath the engine. A stepped seat and grab bars are provided. Overall construction and fit-finish are excellent on the new Kawasaki.