Kawasaki ER-6n review, test ride

The ER-6n seats riders in an upright position, the handlebar in just the right position, but the rider footpegs sit a touch high and farther behind than ideal for that really comfortable riding position. The bike seat is comfortable, and well padded. Ergonomics on the ER-6n are good enough for hard riding, but not as ideal as could be for touring.

While no featherweight at 204kg in Indian city traffic, the Kawasaki ER-6n does handle well, allowing for enjoyable riding. The ER-6n inspires confidence while attacking corners, with neutral steering feel and nice ride quality. Thick front forks, a well engineered frame and a single side-mounted rear shock absorber provide the ER-6n good stability at high speeds. The ER-6n comes with twin petal type disc brakes up front and a single disc brake at the rear, that work well, providing strong bite, with progressive feel. We did, however, miss an ABS option, which Kawasaki has sadly not thought fit for the ER-6n in India.

The Kawasaki ER-6n makes a neatly styled, high quality motorcycle package, offering ample power for Indian roads, be it for a green horn or more experienced riders. Such good quality is sure to make this a reliable bike, with minimal maintenance costs. All of which make the Kawasaki ER-6n quite a tempting proposition, only really lacking in terms of ABS. To answer the big question then; yes, the ER-6n is certainly top value for its Rs 4.78 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) asking price.

Rayomand Darius with Rishad Cooper