Kawasaki ER-6f road test
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- Kawasaki's 2009 ER-6f is put to the test over one week and 500 miles by MCN Road Tester Adam Child. Watch the clip for onboard footage, detail shots and his verdict on Kawasaki's do-it-all budget middleweight.
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Love it! Wheelies down the road, rides on the wrong side of the road, talks for 30secs and tells us it's great at 90 on the motorway! 😂😂
for such a large magazine , these films look like they were made entirely by year 5 pupils who just learned windows movie maker !
This comment wins
Agree utter shite
"90MPH on the motorway"? You took it abroad then. Nice!
imagine that someone would be speeding...
There's three minutes I'll never get back.....
xDDD
Peter Seriously rtuiyo
Im trying to work this out, This is a roadtest so we see him go through the same couple of corners a fair amount of times and at the exit seems to be cutting across the wrong side of the road??? just saying, thought there would be more useful footage
Mpg? Tank range? Pillion comfort? Ease of maintenance?
Probably Britain's worst bike reviewer!
@DESTROYERSTUBE the widest you can go is 170. The larger the tire doesnt mean the better the grip. Stay with me here...Watch a Motard take corners and do it very quickly with probably a 120-130. This is due to less time it take to have the bike on the side of the tire instead of having to travel a longer distance with a 180+. Ideally the difference between a 160-180 is not going to affect perforance thats noticable. People start putting 200-300's w/ swingarm and their bike turns into shit.
in Malaysia worth fckking RM 24k wtf
There's more expensive 1 cylinder bikes on the market. The number of cyls has nothing to do with determining what the bike is worth.
Well that test ride looked like all the others they do.I just want a nice bike that I can enjoy riding at legal speeds,, do a bit of motorway at 80, and see some of the countryside without my head level with my arse.
Best bike
Ive got a gpz500s and these twins are great fun. You can get more out of small capacity bike than anything else.
I got the 2010 model as my first big bike. Even though it is restricted to 33bhp, it is a great all rounder. The only recommendations i would make is to get the mirror extensions or you will only see your shoulders and maybe the brakes could use a bit more stopping power (maybe this has been addressed in the 2012 models i dont know). Great first big bike 4/5.
cbr is a race bike, and it is uncomfortable for long rides and in the city, they get hot in traffic, but for short commutes are fine Perfect for track days
er6f it's an all around bike: twin=lots of power and torque@low-mid rpms. More upright position=comfortable, gets better mpgs, you can do long trips without feeling too tired, it's lighter and requires less experience. 4cyl unless you get up to 10-12k rpms they feel lifeless and in the city you don't get there without breaking the speed limit
so far i've tried many models..cbr600,yzf-r6 n er6f..for me,if u want to go fast,get a cbr600 or yzf-r6..BUT,if u want a comfortable n yet enjoyable ride,get a er6f..
anyway,i still thinking,why don't america produce their own ER bike?coz it seems to me they are too much critics..damn
simple xmple..about cars..made in usa cars need to get a huge c.c engine to get fast BUT japanese cars?they put on turbocharger or some kind of booster..isn't it look they are much brilliant?
aprilia and ducati..
LOL and he also drives and review Ducatis Hondas Suzukis Yamahas supersports so i think HE CAN FUCKING RIDE!!!!!
I love the MCN reviews they are REAL not like some effect pleasing "washing powder advertising like" reviews where nothing's real!
If I bought this as my first big bike, I would be truly disappointed the moment I started it up. I'm not saying it's a bad bike, but god they sound awful.
Yeah, like everyone who puts a negative comment on here can beat this guy on a track and gets invited to these press releases because they have all this skill and ability so companies are asking them to test thier bikes.
Oh comeon, I see that you are from the UK, so 5000 GBP should not be a lot of money for you. Well, I am a poor kid from India...even I need a bike like this as badly as you want it. Aim High, you may reach the sky...... : -)
i rode this bike for one day (while mine was in for reperature) and need to say: it's pure crap - almost everything about it was crap, the engine, the handling, the sound, the look, ... disliked it a lot
I didnt like the colour of this bike, I like that typical Kawasaki green colour, its colour is same as the green tree snake....I like that more.....And for 5000GBP, Its really is a bargain.
I have the older version. This new one has much nicer styling, nicer lights, a cool dash....and vibration is a problem on the older ones....I'd like to upgrade, but that's a lot of money to get a bike that's effectively the same....just cooler looking.
@F0ckUtoob No entry level bikes? NT700. Touring? Goldwing, ST1300, and the Interceptor. Dual sport? CRF230L and the XR650L. Not sure where you're getting your info.
nope - but indeed test-rode the gladius once for my girlfriend - very girlish approach to motorcycling, but still better than this er-6f - go ride it - it's crap :P
Awesome first bike in my opinion, as long as you think through your decisions (like every bike). It will still get you into trouble, and it will still get you killed. But its predictable, unlike the bigger bikes... I have a 2013 - Looking at upgrading soon to a zx6, but Ive riden a few other bikes and needed to ride this for my licence.
Never had a single issue with her, 7500km so far....
Matthew Macdonald id have to say the old school GPZ500s is a much nicer bike to ride in every way id take the 500's over the newer ER6 as a first bike i have plenty of ride time on both i just found the ER to be pleasing to the eye but nothing else
This review told me the bike can wheelie go around corners and go 90mph on the motorway
he's a wannabe top gear presenter.lol
but c'mon he does know his stuff well fair play to him.
If this was enough to put you off a bike because the review itself was poorly done, then you must find it pretty difficult to buy anything at all. The "broken headlight" is what most bikes with 2 headlights do when it's not on full beam. EU standards dictate that all road bikes must always have lights on to improve the visibility of the bike and rider for other road users. It was a naff review but please do your research before taking it out on the machine. Its perfectly harmless, i assure you.
Filmed with a potato by a novice.
I owned this bike and I'm just lovi'n it everyday! The upward riding position makes you ride longer and happier as it doesn't hurt your back and wrist like supersports. The 2-inline engine though not as powerful as 4-inline but the 72hp always deliver the excitement commuting either in high or low rev. You can view my ER6F top speed in my video gallery.
SO ROMANTIC
That was my first bike, had a leovince on it, was an amazing bike
Why did you get rid of it, i might but one next month or after COVID19
@@MrSudanPresident because i bought a triumph daytona 675, now i have a honda fmx650 and a suzuki gsxr750 2010
@F0ckUtoob Touring bikes? Goldwing?
@F0ckUtoob hey dude, you seem to have some bikes knowledge. i have no motorcycle experience and i want to make a licence and buy this one. how fast is it?? it has 70 hp. how much is it for such a bike?? how much does it take to reach 100 km/h for a bike with 70 hp??
It sounds like the seat is putting pressure on the Syatic (sp?) nerve. It's the nerve that runs down the inside of your thigh to your leg. Try putting some different padding on the seat or just stop every 2 hours and walk around for 10 minutes...
i own an 2009 er6n without the fairing and its very difficult to ride without the fairing. is it possible to fix an er6f fairing onto my er6n? Thanks everyone.
There is a fairing damper kit available on web for the ER6F. Just google it. I can't remember the actual website. It works well. I had a bike techo install it under warrantee. So it cost me nothing and no more buzz.
@F0ckUtoob Honda does about five entry levels. Cbf125, vl125 varadero, cbr125 etc. and no touring bikes? Um... So the Goldwing is a moped? And the Honda Deauville, and the Honda Pan European etc.
@tellemfans I believe the name Erik Buell should come to mind. He did build an EX/ER class bike. It was a 500cc single cyl called the "Blast". Nobody bought them in enough numbers to make any money.
What?! They put ABS on the 650r over in Europe? Again Kawasaki shows how it doesn't seem to like the USA because the 650r doesn't have ABS as an option over here.
Oh, and yes it's the same bike as the ER-6F, just labeled Ninja 650R here in the States. Seems like a great bike, it's on my list as a possible upgrade from the EX250 I ride now. You can find a ton of mods for them to improve long distance comfort making it an even better mid-size "sport-tourer" type of bike.
Such a detailed review
how is the wheelie?
I can't decide it, wich one i should buy...
2009 kawasaki er6f or
2008 cbr600 f
£5000..the kawasaki website is saying £5999 otr, have prices really gone up that much in 2 years?!
i have a 2008 er6n and its a very quick bike. bit difficult to work on , but apart from that its a good motorcycle with not too many flaws. have it up for sale, as we live in kangaroo, pig and emu country and its a bit dicy to ride, in case we hit one. has 21000kms on it and is as new condition. asking $5000 with extreme bars and sports exhaust.
@F0ckUtoob I can understand that, in the UK it's a bit different, coz we've got the limits learners etc.
@bandguy360 WHY?
I mean... why is it such a pain in the ass on this bike? (I have one, and i actually didn't think of it before later when i saw somebody comment it)
hi, I stand 5-foot. will you suggest this bike for me. I am experience with smaller bikes @ around 100cc and want to try my hand at bigger bikes for country side cruising
i dont know.... USD forks keep the bike from looking cheap, no offense, in fact i want this bike except for the forks....
I agree. Unless you truly love the bike enough to pay that much for basically the same thing with new clothes, and a bit smoother engine, I wouldn't waste the money. Plus, the fun of "upgrading" is trying something new!
fuck i'm 6,2 foot
i am 6,4 feet tall, have sat on one, and am probably gonna buy it. the knee angle to me was on the edge of being uncomfy, but in the end I was still comfortable
oh and the windshield would indeed blow your head and shoulders away, but since i was gonna get a naked if i did not get this one, that point would not matter to me what so ever
i bought a 2006 model in Australia,first big bike excellent bike to ride for confidence building.Had major problem with fairing buzz ,took it back to dealer 3 times after a month always came back.Good handling and speed for a twin but build finish was not great sv650 looked better built.Sold bike after accident at work (fell off roof).Does anyone know if ninja 600 has same fairing problem.
@DESTROYERSTUBE THANK YOU! Well said sir.. And to add I can corner just as well as a supersport on mine if not better becase I dont have to keep my powerband in the 11K RPM range. SS bikes have to change gears through turns and I dont. Yes it will smoke the para tiwn on a straight but this bike certainly holds its own and for a great price. Some power pilot 2's and youre golden. The stock bridgestone suck.
I prefer the older model with black paintwork and the red frame. This is still a nice bike though, just needs to get a new exhaust :D
@kain35m
Unless this was the case 4 months ago, the ER-6F is NOT the Ninja 650R. The Versys seems to be the ER-6F.
I recently bought a 2009 er6n and i love it but i feel like the gearbox is a bit clunky and i suspect it’s running too rich.. anyway i love watching these old mcn videos! It’s hilarious, almost amateurish 😂
....and little did he know that when reviewing this bike, that he would be riding a modified version of it 3 years later at the isle of man TT!
The guy may be from the US, we only had one entry level honda, the 234 cc Rebel. It has grampa's bike written all over it since it hasn't changed in years. They just gave us a CBR250r, but put a 4 valve single in it. I give them an A for effort as the new CBR looks great, I just would have prefered a twin or V rather than a single. Its only advantage over its competitor being the FI system, but the Ninja 250r has a good bit more HP.
i bought one of these for my first bike. its decent for what it is. now have a yamaha r6 and its waaay better.
@CrownsTT its top speed is about 210 kmh. but i was wondering how fast it reaches 100kmh. time from 0 to 100 kmh
am i right in saying that this is a good stater bike even though its a 650cc the BHP is quite underpowered? its either this or a ninja 250
Jesus calm down.. I opted for a YZF 600r Thundercat and I must say I am very happy with it. I will be sure to do more research next time though. Thanks. :)
whats he doing? going 90mph down the motrway lol
Just reminded me why I stopped buying MCN.
looking at that exact bike (same colour and year) the now in mint condition for £3599, think its a good buy anyone?
What bike do you ride now you got some good videos man
@thatthething With his height he should be the most suited guy to review Chinese Dax copies
I'm 6'2 and yes I find this bike too small for me..
I just bought it!!!! NEW! COOL! And ready to "set fire on the rain"! It was a bargain and really can't wait to receive it from the retailer!!!
Christopher Murray Sorry to hear that you have a serious problem with this bike. I hope it is an exception and doesn't happen often. BTW, mine is new and ok. I wish it keeps it that way. ;)
I was hoping he wouldn't say it has a hard seat....but he did. :(
looks just like the Ninja 650R
just to clarify, er-6 has the same engine as the versys
It IS a Ninja 650R.
:p i want one of the 2006-2008 model :)
Stinky muffhands
god that yellow license plate is an eye sore
Your right I was thinking about the ER-6N
This man should be 1.50m tall...
Could we have a review of the 2012-13 ER-6f? It's all new, chassis, looks, even a re-tuned engine.
i think it is good for beginner, not that bulky compare with others
To charge up his hair straighteners.
on a private motorway right?
@F0ckUtoob Honda 600 hornet
gas indicator too XD
I HATE CONVENTIONAL FORKS
@CrownsTT around 4 seconds
Teribble sound
en tausender mehr und man hat ne z750!
is it good for first bike?
Sold :)
The 08 650R I thought was pretty comfortable, and I am 6'0 and 240lbs. The seat was a bit hard. The '12 model has a good bit more foam. I am riding a Concours 14 now, but I still miss my ninja for shorter trips (I miss how light it was, the connie is near 700lbs). I do like the smoother feel of the inline 4 though.
now... to who would this bike be considered cheap? 4-5.5k? pocket change i tells ya!
Amerartist its dog shit it should be cheaper,having ridden one for a few days im not a fan
Amerartist well new super sports and bigger cruisers cost twice this much
Cypeq i know what they cost, i never said that there werent more expensive bikes all i said that 5 grand isnt pocket change.
yeah... the price is pretty standard for bike of this type.
Cypeq yeah i know i payed 5.3k for my kawasaki er6f 2010 n id say its worth it but still not a small amount of money.
ABS ???
I read the title as 'off road test', am disappointed.
Well done for letting the world know you're doing 90 on the motorway. Oh and what's up with the broken head light? Pretty dull review to be quite honest. Was just about to buy one of these bikes but this review has kinda put me off now. Thanks! :)
learn to take corners dude, c'mon