Kawasaki ER-6F take off

[1100HondaCB]

I had a GS500 and did 500 mile round trip in two days. My arse was aching. I have a ZZR600 and it's like my sofa, but this sofa flies! My ZZR is really comfortable.

[HarrySlaughterBG]

LOOOL That sounds like 2T :D

[dbauernf]

@HarrySlaughterBG Sounds like most other parallel 2 cylinder bikes, still 'better' then a BMW F800.

[bandguy360]

id rather have that 636

[dbauernf]

@bandguy360 To each his own.. I just came back from a 1700km trip on my ER6 and it's not nearly as comfortable as it should be. The 636 would have you crying like a baby after 1/3 of that mileage. Different tool for a different purpose. I would have wanted the 636 too if I was 15 years younger. Now I want a BMW R1200R or some other big naked touring standard.

[yreenhiba]

What do you think, is the ER-6 comfortable with 190cm (6"3') height?

Regards

[dbauernf]

I think you would be more comfortable on a CBF600(S) or a Suzuki GSX650F (Bandit 650), both bigger bikes and smoother. Also, if you're over 180-190lbs, the rear shock will need replacement for a better unit, it's rather bad. If you insist on taking the Kawasaki route, go with the Versys. I know I should have.

[MrGhirbo]

@dbauernf your comments are very helpfull for me. I also think Versys is the bike to buy for me but it is a bit expensive for my budget. There is a Suzuki SV650S that has a nice price. Do. u think it as good for longer trips as a CBF600(S) or a Suzuki GSX650F (Bandit 650)? PS: when u said these models in previous comments you meant any year model will be about fine , or you meant a specific year?

[dbauernf]

@MrGhirbo As far as comfort goes, the SV650S (S is the one with fairing and clip-on handlebars) is the LEAST comfortable of all the bikes mentioned by a huge margin IMHO. It's almost a super-sport in ergonomics. The CBF/S & Bandit/GSXFs have the

same ergos through their years, other things have changed but in that respect they're the same. In 2008 the CBF got fuel injection and optional ABS, same with Bandit 650 in early 08 (it was air cooled before too), and there's only one version of GSXF.

[dbauernf]

@MrGhirbo See if the ER6n is available where you're at, it's a lot cheaper here then the one with fairing, and there's usually leftover 09 models around the dealerships, and the wind protection on the ER6F isn't all that good anyways, I'd get the naked version if I bougth today, and put an aftermarket windscreen on it.. and for the difference between the two you can get ABS, some farkles, or some good riding gear.

[dbauernf]

BTW, I'm 5'11" (~180). Read the replys to 'yutokinemi', there's a guy there who's 6'4", might wanna have a chat with him too.

[sonikue23]

e ste srbi na videu??:))pozzz

[dbauernf]

Nema tu srba, sorry..

[sonikue23]

ok,izwinte wi....nego,kolko koshta er 6f ?

[dbauernf]

Oko 7700 eur sa ABS-om u Hrvatskoj,

[frontier1701]

Sounds like some major clutch slip into 3rd gear.... is it out of adjustment???

[dbauernf]

Might wanna read the "more info" box first.. ;-) It got better over time, but I've seen a lot of people going for

aftermarket clutch systems (even mordeth13 did it!)

[Kratos357357]

All these questions must be irritating, but im looking at getting myself an er-6f 2006 model,as a rider are there any major problems that you encounter that are common?is there any way you can email me if possible,thank you x

[dbauernf]

PM sent.

[Chinaboy445]

I'm 165 cm i know it is smart^^ but what u think i will get me next year ah Kawasaki ZX6R...How u think ? is that allright sorri for bad englisch i'm Chinese

[dbauernf]

ZX6R is something completely different and a lot more dangerous if you don't know what you're doing. You'll do just fine with 165cm, but could benefit from a lowered seat. You can check out my ride on ZX6R in my channel, I had a few rides on it, it's a great sportbike, but not my cup of tea, I like tourers.

[Chinaboy445]

But what you think is it good when I make my Licence and after 2 Years buying that ZX6R, I mean then I gonna know what i'm doin Right?^^

[dbauernf]

That depends on you, but yeah, one season on a 500-600 twin (50-70hp) should be enough experience to handle the ZX6R if you don't push it too much at first.. give yourself time to learn, it's a very fast bike.

[Chinaboy445]

Thank you very much

Regards

[yutokinemi]

I´m 6´1 (187 cm). Would u recommend this bike for someone that tall? I love this bike but not sure about the size.

[dbauernf]

I'm 180cm and it was hard to decide between the ER6F and the Versys, and sometimes I wish I got the Versys. I tried sitting on both of them and decided the er6f wasn't

too small, and 7hp extra was also welcome, so.. :) You'll have to try for yourself, but you'll be more comfortable on a Honda CBF, or a Suzuki Bandit, or the Versys.

[tubapirate88]

i would, i'm 6'4" and i don't have any problems with it :)

[tubapirate88]

i own the 2008 ER-6F and i have that same problem. but i have found (from racing it on the track) that there is NO slip when you don't use the clutch when going up the gears. it's a racers technique. it works great! try it next time you feel the need to go fast! just remember to let off the throttle a bit so the gear can catch. oh! and don't do it to slow! it NEEDS to happen quickly. like i said there is no clutch being used so be fast about it.(remember to clutch down the gears to)had to say it

[dbauernf]

Yeah, I'm aware of that, but I never need to go THAT fast. I maybe did this 10 times in 24.000kms I got on the bike.. but it's obvioulsly not a race bike.

[tubapirate88]

it doesn't have to be a "race bike". you can do it with any bike. my bike is no where near race spec. and i do it all the time. :)

[dbauernf]

I'm aware of that too.. I was commenting on the need to go that fast.. not on the ability to shift gears like that. It works on every bike.

[ryanbrooks34]

i love that bike

[kerethan]

Yeah I get that clutch slip into third all the time, really gets on my nerves sometimes lol.

[dbauernf]

If you shift fast enough, you'll get it shifting to any gear :( AND especially if you aggressively downshift and open it up.. :(

[kerethan]

Depends, I find when shifting like normal it dosn't slip at all, but as soon as I try to shift fast under full load it slip more, but not quite to that extent.

[JayzBeerz]

Nice smooth take off

[dbauernf]

Thanks. Not hard to do on this bike actually.

[MauroRox]

Nice moto..

[ChevelleSSLS6]

how well has the windscreen worked?

[dbauernf]

It's better then stock that's for sure.. but still for example worse then the stock on FZ6S. Moved the comfortable cruising speed from 60mph to about 75mph. Make sure you put the rubber seal provided with the screen, makes a lot of difference. Should have taken the Vario Touring tho.

[dbauernf]

Sure worth the $100 asking price, moves the "comfortable" cruising speed (for me) from 60 to 70-75mph. MRA Touring Vario (laminar lip) probably works best.

[tribulation138]

Beautiful landscape

[benyyo]

So whats the top speed of this then?

[dbauernf]

I've seen 217km/h on the clocks at around 9600rpms in 6th without the topcase.

[bongolongo]

Is that the factory pipe? It sounds louder on the video.

[dbauernf]

Yeah, it got louder by itself after about 5000km. Sounds really deep too, too bad the audio on the vid isn't better.

[bongolongo]

I noticed the same on my own (I got 2 months ago). Pipe sounds better with time!

[rurounisld]

so is it worth to buy a er6f or no?

[dbauernf]

I got no regrets. Just had my 18.000km checkup, rides just like on 1st day etc. There ARE some downsides, but all bikes have them. If I was buying a bike in this class again I'd probably get the Bandit 650 now as I'd like a bigger, more comfortable bike.. but ER6 is more nimble, easy to handle etc. Ask away if you got any specific questions

[rurounisld]

whats your height by the way im 1.83m and i like to be comfortable in the bike.you sound like er6f is kinda small

[dbauernf]

I'm 1.80m, and it LOOKS small in this video, but it's comfy and big enough for me. Of course, I'd like it to be bigger, but it's bigger then for example a hornet, any supersport etc.. and I've seen taller people on those :) Sometimes I wish I got the Bandit.. but sitting on ER6F and Versys at the dealership, and originally wanting the Versys because of it's size.. I decided the ER6 was big enough too.

[harleyman341]

But not as nice as a very fast Orange Versys, that eats ER6's for breakfast. lol

[dbauernf]

Yes, in comfort. Sometimes I wish I got the Versys, but I'm probably gonna get the Bandit 1250 next year so...

[uredestiny]

you`re funny using your legs to move the bike. You lack of skills, go back to your drivers school. Any moron can acceleraton on straight... You should do half way turn, smoking tires, using ure front brake;)

[Jyllenberg]

...and end up on a wheelchair

[CaptQuark1]

Does ur bike have a reverse..? jackass..

[jumarcil]

I watch your Video; Beside risking your life on the higway... can you show us some nice track clips or Wheelies or something. The guy shows his bike an probably he hasn't been riding for years. So what ? Is there a rule that you have to be Mighty Excellent Wonder Racer biker Dude like you to Post ????

[Bmbeats91]

I like the ER 6 but the Silver Ninja is nice too ;-)

[fallingwater]

I too have a ER-6F. What's this clutch slip you're talking about? You've got me worried.

Thanks.

[dbauernf]

Just listen carefully to the engine when I upshift. You can hear the clutch slipping and the engine revving up for a split second.

Mordeth13 had a few vids on the subject (now on livevideo), and eventually put in an aftermarket clutch.

[toreyki]

u have a sweet lookin bike

[dbauernf]

Thanks *bows*

[jadranxt]

hmmmm zanimljiva neka cesta jel to ona nova pista kod vas?

[dbauernf]

Jep :)