Kawasaki ER-6n 2012

Feb 13, 2012

There’s that old saying ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ and sometimes, in their quest to make a good bike better, a manufacturer seems to forget that saying, instead they meddle with a successful formula and produce something entirely forgettable.

I can think of plenty of bikes that fit this mould but let’s take the original Hornet. When launched it was the epitome of what you see is what you get honest motorcycling; solid, budget, capable and yet it had a real charm about it. It was an instant hit. Over the years, Honda have tinkered and changed its looks and with that, it’s grown in price but not ability.

So when Kawasaki announced the new 2012 ER-6n and ER-6f was to be more than just cosmetic changes, I thought they might be trying to fix something that wasn’t broken.

Kawasaki ER-6n

The ER-6n was launched in 2006, late on the scene for a 650cc twin – Suzuki had been at it for years – but the first ER-6n – like the Hornet in ’98 – was an instant hit. The sort of bike you ride and think ‘this is so obvious, why didn’t they do it sooner?’. It felt short, stubby and managable. The engine had low-down poke but was eager to rev too. It wasn’t excessive, which made it great for new riders but a good challenge for those with experience. It didn’t have 150mph on tap – you had to work for your kicks.

So what are the major changes for the 2012 model? It’s got revised styling, a completely new double-pipe frame and swinging arm, the downpipes are slightly longer, helping the engine produce a better spread of torque, the bars are 20mm wider and it’s also got a slimmer chassis and seat which should help shorter riders get their feet down.

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