Kawasaki Z650 & ER6N comparison

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7 жыл бұрын

The Kawasaki Z650 is hugely popular now. It has essentially taken over the task of being the ultimate entry-level motorcycle from its predecessor, the ER6N. So why is the Z650 a better bike and why is it such a good entry-level sports bike? We find out here.
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@gtrman9706 6 жыл бұрын

I bought a ER6N 4 years ago.I ride it every day and recommend them.

@johny6201 3 жыл бұрын

Whats the milage you get. I mean km/L🤔

@only_james 4 жыл бұрын

I ride an ER6n (2011) and I absolutely love it. I'd definitely recommend it to everyone! I'm 188cm and have no issues with the seating if anyone's wondering. The power delivery across the RPMs is very constant, which makes it very easy to handle. It's an awesome bike for longer commutes. I've installed a windshield, but that's personal preference. Happy hunting!

@gun_tur_qumz1338 4 жыл бұрын

Personally I prefer ER6N. It's looks solid build. If it's a car, I would say the Z650 is more like a sport car and ER6N is a muscle car.

@pablitobalansagjr.1976 Жыл бұрын

Er6n is muscle and bullet proof machine

@gibranwicaksono422 6 жыл бұрын

ER6N looks better, but z650 performs better as in handling, brake, etc. ER6N looks meaner and more macho. Z650 looks too normal. I prefer ER6N. Z650 is priced too expensive, better get Z800 instead.

@adrianodib 4 жыл бұрын

I prefer the ER-6n... legendary and muscular bike

@arvy9254 6 жыл бұрын

Great review my friend exactly what I was looking for. Cheers

@tomanycooks 5 жыл бұрын

really good vid. i own a 2018 z650 and love it, just rode a er6n home for the day and it really made me miss my z

@clapton79 3 жыл бұрын

I bought an ER6N 2013 few months ago and I'm in love with it.

@SteveWKk 3 жыл бұрын

Still happy with it?

@jedimastertube 5 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know if the ER6N front rider seat can be fitted on a Z650?

@Stubedesign 5 жыл бұрын

Simple and direct review, thanks! And by the way, I'm upgrading from a 125 scooter and I'm going to get the Z650. I choose it because it looks like a great beginners bike and also great for small/medium height riders. The slipper clutch it also come in handy being more permissive to small mistakes while shifting. ;)

@suchasreallife 5 жыл бұрын

I gotta agree with the swing arm but I still like the estestic of the Er6n when it dives into corners that could be suspension set up ?

@SPd.Triple 3 жыл бұрын

Good review 👍

@alanianm 5 жыл бұрын

So the Z650 would be the better bike for town and traffic riding with its better low down grunt? Any possibile issues with overheating in hot climates with lots of traffic?

@aldoyt2175 4 жыл бұрын

which one do you prefer, er6n or er6f?

@radinbunsu8170 6 жыл бұрын

Good review bro..easy to understand..

@anshumanmohapatra1665 7 жыл бұрын

i was just waiting and waiting for you to talk about the new frame.. thats where it all begins.. good review though!!

@SantoshS1279 5 жыл бұрын

ER6n looks much better. My kind of bike.

@robertcourtney7649 5 жыл бұрын

I was all for the er 6n until I seen 650 side by side.now I can't decide?

@themainmanontheblock 4 жыл бұрын

I actually like the er 6 more. Its sexier to me and I am going to buy this as a starter bike from a 155 cc. Ultimately and hope fully Im able to buy the H2 but for the money and as a newbie i'll take the er 6. Nice review.

@s.p.9582 6 жыл бұрын

Greetings from the U.S. :) Nice work on this comparo ;-) I own a 2009 ER-6N. Love it! I have ridden the Z650 but prefer the ER. Why? The compression ratio is just a bit higher on the 2009-11 ERs at 11.3:1. Kawi dropped it in 2012 to 10.8:1. Don't know exactly why, but imho, it's a difference you can feel for sure. Especially at a very spirited pace or at the track. I didn't track the Z650, but I do track days on my ER. The ERs engine DEFINITELY has a bit more top end smack! A bit more rudeness. Ha ha. If however, I had to choose between a 2012+ ER or the new Z650, I'd take the Z any day. For both of those having a 10.8:1 compression ratio, the Z is a better bike. Mainly due to its better suspension, brakes, refinement of fit and finish, frame AND its weight loss!!! Hooray for that man!! :-D

@lilnips Жыл бұрын

Hi I know it’s absolutely late but do you have that bike? The z650?

@s.p.9582 Жыл бұрын

@@lilnips No worries 🙂 I never owned the Z650. I do own its predecessor; the ER-6N. I did a pretty thorough street test ride on the Z650 though. Fun bike!

@lilnips Жыл бұрын

@@s.p.9582 do you think buying one used is okay? I really find it hard not to like it but the problem is it’s all used here. We don’t get the new 2019/2022 models. So I’m just concerned about buying them when most of these bikes have like 20k miles on them

@s.p.9582 Жыл бұрын

@@lilnips The Kawasaki 650 bikes are extremely reliable and well built. 20k miles is just getting broken in. Lol! 19-20k would not stop me from buying one at all. Although the Kawasaki 650 bikes can suffer A LOT of neglect, still check for valve clearance inspection history. That important periodic maintenance job is due at around 15k. If the bike was ridden pretty hard, the valves might even need adjusting. If not, then it's always good to do the valve inspection when it's due anyway. Besides that, it's just the usual things to check on any used bike; engine oil (too low, or leaks), crash damage evidence around all of the bike, fuel hose for cracks or leaks, frame weld points for rust or cracks, cables for frays, chain & sprockets for excessive wear, forks for leaking seals, rear shock for corrosion or leaking, brake master cylinders, hoses and calipers for leaks or cracks. All the basic inspection areas are easy to do on a naked bike like the Z650 too. Pro tip: Before I buy any bike, I always try and find the owner's manual online. I download it and read through it a bit. Just to see what I'm getting myself into (fuel requirements, engine oil requirements, maintenance intervals, etc) Very helpful info before spending all the money. Lol. Hope this info helps you :-)

@lilnips Жыл бұрын

@@s.p.9582 this is by far the longest written reply I have ever received. Thank you so much and yes might be able to sniff through the minor stuff like leaks, rust or damages but how would I know if the bike was used (abused?) a bit to harsh or has been driven aggressively? I don’t want to fall into something I can’t handle if the dealership ain’t being transparent.

@Team-mm4kb 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review bro. I'm using z750r, but now looking for a lighter bike,..i'm getting old and not as strong as before to handle heavy bikes

@techten1012 6 жыл бұрын

Z650 and z900 both are very small. Knee space and seat area are conjusted. Z1000 and z800 were alot better in comfort and feels bigger and also more stable on higways compared to new tiny z650 and z900s.

@valizeth4073 2 ай бұрын

Which would you recommend, ER6F or an XJ6 for quite a tall rider at 6'1? Used to driving the mt-07.

@blauschlumpf5778 2 ай бұрын

ER6F has a higher seat height, much better for your height. I had an XJ6 Diversion and I am 6'0. I had issues with wind blowing right into my face on the xj6 on highways. Also the 4 cylinder of the XJ6 really motivates you to rev it out and get into high speeds dangerously fast. Besides that the sound is non existent until you get an aftermarket exhaust. The clutch feel is so smooth tho, its a dream. I drove the ER6N in driving school. The stock exhaust note ist better than the one of the xj6. Also the engine is more relaxed IMO. The clutch is a bit difficult at low rpm So if you are looking for a more relaxed ride go for the er6, if your aim is to go fast and you like high pitched screaming 4 cylinder engines ( I started to hate the sound) then go with the xj6.

@lastsurvivor6406 6 жыл бұрын

The best comparison between Z650 / ER6N bhai สุดยอด

@kumarmanish9046 7 жыл бұрын

The best comparison review and review of new z650 out there !

@bigg16 7 жыл бұрын

best review of the Z650 :)

@kpraz 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@rheet90 7 жыл бұрын

did u mention about the new trellis frame??? trellis is better than perimeter frame. perimeter frame is better than tubular.

@urbanfireblade 6 жыл бұрын

New model swing arm looks spindly and cheap compared to other bikes swing arms. The old er6n actually has a very rigid and braced setup.

@ammarjorge9370 4 жыл бұрын

Rigid but not comfortable. When riding fast, it feels wobbly

@crystalmaecarmen7246 6 жыл бұрын

i prefer er6n because it is like a ninja 650 exept for the face

@michaelwong5356 3 жыл бұрын

The Er-6n is a very good bike. The only complain I have is the handle-bar. It just felt skewed. Oh! Yes. Since we're on the subject of handle bar, a bar end mirror will just make it so much better and desirable. The Z650 is just trying to look like what it is not, i.e. a supersport machine, while the Er6n is just being what it is, a town bike. But I have seen people smoking Superbikes like the R1 and ZX10R at the Melaka International Motorsport Complex. The Er6n was going sideways.

@manghuhf 5 жыл бұрын

how about tnt600 hehe

@faridelfadani5404 3 жыл бұрын

Iam about to switch to the new model soon😁

@andreadt7271 7 жыл бұрын

Lol ofc the Z650 is overall better than Er6-n...it's its direct evolution..even tho Er6-n has got 4 extra Hp ;)

@kamallalchandani8274 7 жыл бұрын

er6n discont?

@Judgeshred88 Жыл бұрын

I think between these two examples the er6n looks better

@souhailshamaissem7564 2 жыл бұрын

Not a bad video mate but you were wrong when you quoted the power and torque figures. They were both very close. The er6 has 3 more hp and 2nm more torque than the z650. So to me they are broth on par because the er6n has s slightly more hp and torque but it is slightly heavier.

@BaghdadSon78 3 жыл бұрын

Yet the ER6N looks better and is a better one, the chassi looks a lot more stronger and thicker. Last but least it is already very very well tested that it is a good bike

@MrLangkahKanan 3 жыл бұрын

er6n comes nwith abs?

@BaghdadSon78 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrLangkahKanan yes, mine from 2009 has ABS

@xenaozn 3 жыл бұрын

The older one is Waaaaaay nicer!

@gilbcoutinho2576 5 жыл бұрын

ER6n good

@abhidhoundiyal 6 жыл бұрын

in looks Er 6n is better ♥

@legacy9769 Жыл бұрын

The z650 is really narrow and thin. Feels like riding a broomstick. Also has cooling issues. But still a good bike and definitely fun.

@PhantomRides 7 жыл бұрын

Tubular swing arm looked dated even back then.. The new model is much better

@BikesRepublicmotorcyclevideos 7 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@silenttomato4873 7 жыл бұрын

Phantom Rides I literally see you everywhere 😂

@PetrLunak 7 жыл бұрын

It's a personal taste ;) I like the ER6 design more, including that visible spring, doubled swing arm and the exhaust ;) But I must admit that this particular glossy black swing arm is not nice.

@PhantomRides 7 жыл бұрын

Petr Lunak yes not the black for sure

@eduardomenchaca1916 3 жыл бұрын

The er6n is beautiful and classy

@ppphazry4150 5 жыл бұрын

Both of the bike just like a brother n younger brother. .

@souhailshamaissem7564 2 жыл бұрын

Of course the new bike will be more better and more advanced but you were nitt picking, to me not a lit of difference because they share the same engine and even they sound very close too.