Kawasaki Er-6f vs Kawasaki Ninja 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Er-6f vs Kawasaki Ninja 650. Kawasaki Er-6f: 72 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Kawasaki Ninja 650: 67 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Er-6f
Kawasaki Ninja 650
Horsepower (hp)
72 hp
67 hp
Torque (Nm)
65 Nm
65.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
193 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
72 hp @ 8,500 rpm
67 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
65 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
65.7 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Top Speed
195 km/h
195 km/h
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approximately 18–22 km/L real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Er-6f
7.8/10
"A genuinely great used buy if you find a clean, maintained example."
Pros
+Torquey, user-friendly parallel twin
+Affordable and widely available
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Fragile fairings crack easily
−Chain/sprocket neglect rampant
−Fork seals age poorly
Kawasaki Ninja 650
8.2/10
"The smartest used middleweight money can buy, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel twin engine
+Cheap parts and servicing
+Forgiving ergonomics suit most
Cons
−Soft suspension ages poorly
−Neglected chains are common
−Fairing damage from droppers
Top 10 Accessories
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