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soulstation · 03-16-2010, 06:16 PM

Versys all the way

bluevolt · 04-04-2010, 07:22 PM

I have not had a chance to test ride any of these bikes on the road, but did the next best thing - see all these machines in flesh and also sit on each one of them. I am a sucker for practical bikes, so a bike which has a comfortable riding position combined with above average looks takes my vote. I voted for the 650R earlier even before I saw the bike, and that remains unchanged.

Some pictures from the Camrod motors dealership in Manhattan, NY. They stock a lot of Kawasaki's, Yamaha's and the like. Sorry for the blurry camera, I forgot to take it off the high ISO mode after the night before.

Ninja 650R or ER-6F. The 2010 model has looks borrowed from the ZX6R and has a digital gauge replacing the analog meters of the previous models.

That's me checking out the 650R. There was a plastic cover on the gear side on the right calf area which I thought was a bother. Noticed the same thing on the ER-6n too. But absolutely fantastic riding postion, ideal for India, be it city or long distance!

The ZX6R. Just too aggressive riding position, unless you're a track day rider. Don't think you'd get anywhere further than a 100 kilometers without a sore back and wrists. Ditto for the ZX10R (no picture).

The ER-6N. I did not like the looks. At all. I have seen better Naked bikes, the Speed triple being a great example.

And our very own Ninja 250! Carb version, of course. The on road price there is USD 5,600 after insurance and sales tax. Insurance is a killer over there, costing upto half the price of the bike in some cases.

And one more. The Suzuki Gladius (I read somewhere Suzuki was planning to sell it) looks horrendous. The design is just too 'soft'. And these guys weren't selling any, I guess, going by the sale sign.

tibby · 08-12-2010, 05:13 PM

^ Nice real life pics there BV.

I wonder which among the ZX-6R & ER-6F/ER-6N is Kawasaki/ Bajaj planning to launch here, as per latest confirmed speculations around here.

RanjithMN · 08-13-2010, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluevolt

Ditto for the ZX10R (no picture).

Just a small help from my side!

sauravalwaysurs · 11-06-2010, 10:41 PM

isnt thr difference between zx6r & 650r? as i heard zx6r is monstrous power with "4 cylinders" where as 650r is "2 cylinder". & also in few reviews i read that zx6r is so monstrous that instant acceleration will lift its front tyre, so i think it need little more to hold such a monster. and that too on indian roads, dunno what will happen..

i think 650 r better suits indian conditions

kar1zma · 11-07-2010, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RanjithMN

Just a small help from my side!

ehemmm thats my bike!!!!
where did u get that pic

is this from the march ras tanura aaramco badminton tourenament

looks great though hehe

Rockkyyy · 11-07-2010, 05:54 AM

Please Bring on the Versys.

YouTube - Kawasaki Versys 2010

bprags · 11-07-2010, 08:38 AM

@Rockkyy:- That bike makes so much sense than the super bikes, perfect for indian roads. I just kawasaki gets it.

The bike looks smashing.

harikeshpk · 11-07-2010, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockkyyy

Please Bring on the Versys.

YouTube - Kawasaki Versys 2010

liked your write up on the US tour in XBHP. what kawasaki plans next may also have some connection to ninja 250 so that atleast there is commonality of atleast some of the spare parts so that a full blown parallel inventory need not be maintained.

hope they bring in the versys.

xinfii · 06-17-2011, 10:42 AM

Certainly the ER-6F for me!

View Poll Results: The next big "Kawasaki" which will suit the need of Indian biking enthusiasts?
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R	20	16.00%
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R	47	37.60%
Kawasaki Ninja 650R or ER-6F	47	37.60%
Kawasaki ER-6N	11	8.80%
Voters: 125. This poll is closed

03-16-2010, 06:16 PM	#51 (permalink)
soulstation 9.5 Nasty Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pit Lane Posts: 415	Versys all the way __________________ óﬥò

08-12-2010, 05:13 PM	#53 (permalink)
tibby Missing in action.. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,850	^ Nice real life pics there BV. I wonder which among the ZX-6R & ER-6F/ER-6N is Kawasaki/ Bajaj planning to launch here, as per latest confirmed speculations around here. __________________ My views on the YZF-R15 V2.0: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/news/198...tml#post699240 My test-ride experience of the YZF-R15 V2.0: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/news/198...tml#post725556 The pleasure is when your rear wheel slides, and you bring it back; and when the front wheel lifts, you take your time bringing it back.

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xinfii Biker on the prowl Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 539	Certainly the ER-6F for me! __________________ Thrills of Touring A touring blog with tons of bike trips across India!

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04-04-2010, 07:22 PM	#52 (permalink)
bluevolt Waiting for my next ride! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,691	I have not had a chance to test ride any of these bikes on the road, but did the next best thing - see all these machines in flesh and also sit on each one of them. I am a sucker for practical bikes, so a bike which has a comfortable riding position combined with above average looks takes my vote. I voted for the 650R earlier even before I saw the bike, and that remains unchanged. Some pictures from the Camrod motors dealership in Manhattan, NY. They stock a lot of Kawasaki's, Yamaha's and the like. Sorry for the blurry camera, I forgot to take it off the high ISO mode after the night before. Ninja 650R or ER-6F. The 2010 model has looks borrowed from the ZX6R and has a digital gauge replacing the analog meters of the previous models. That's me checking out the 650R. There was a plastic cover on the gear side on the right calf area which I thought was a bother. Noticed the same thing on the ER-6n too. But absolutely fantastic riding postion, ideal for India, be it city or long distance! The ZX6R. Just too aggressive riding position, unless you're a track day rider. Don't think you'd get anywhere further than a 100 kilometers without a sore back and wrists. Ditto for the ZX10R (no picture). The ER-6N. I did not like the looks. At all. I have seen better Naked bikes, the Speed triple being a great example. And our very own Ninja 250! Carb version, of course. The on road price there is USD 5,600 after insurance and sales tax. Insurance is a killer over there, costing upto half the price of the bike in some cases. And one more. The Suzuki Gladius (I read somewhere Suzuki was planning to sell it) looks horrendous. The design is just too 'soft'. And these guys weren't selling any, I guess, going by the sale sign.

11-06-2010, 10:41 PM	#55 (permalink)
sauravalwaysurs Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: jaipur Posts: 80	isnt thr difference between zx6r & 650r? as i heard zx6r is monstrous power with "4 cylinders" where as 650r is "2 cylinder". & also in few reviews i read that zx6r is so monstrous that instant acceleration will lift its front tyre, so i think it need little more to hold such a monster. and that too on indian roads, dunno what will happen.. i think 650 r better suits indian conditions

11-07-2010, 08:38 AM	#58 (permalink)
bprags Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,074	@Rockkyy:- That bike makes so much sense than the super bikes, perfect for indian roads. I just kawasaki gets it. The bike looks smashing.

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