Kawasaki ER-6n ride impressions

[alexmalu]

I have a 2006 ER 6n and have been into motorcycling just over a year, and been on full just three months. Could you guys give us advice on which octane fules you use on the ER6 - 91 or 95? Thanks.

[davereid]

Hi Alex,

In general, it's fair to say that using a fuel with a higher octane than you need is just wasting money.

But, your ER6N, like my ER6F gets great gas mileage, and IMHO the extra cost of 95, or even 98 if you can get it is worth it.

I find my bike runs better and gets better mpg on 98 than it does on 95, and much better than on 91.

But I ride a scooter as daily transport, so more imporantly for me at least, is that my bike may sit in the shed for a week between rides. Fuel loses octane while sitting, as it decays.

So the 91 that was OK out of the petrol station, may not be that great after a couple of weeks sitting.

[avgas]

has anyone in the world turboed one of these little lovelys?

[El Dopa]

has anyone in the world turboed one of these little lovelys?

Why, yes they have.

http://www.ninja650.com/phpbb/viewto...f26500c3111a69

There is also another thread on that forum somewhere which has some pics. Can't find it at the moment though.

[Burger]

Hi Alex,

In general, it's fair to say that using a fuel with a higher octane than you need is just wasting money.

But, your ER6N, like my ER6F gets great gas mileage, and IMHO the extra cost of 95, or even 98 if you can get it is worth it.

I find my bike runs better and gets better mpg on 98 than it does on 95, and much better than on 91.

But I ride a scooter as daily transport, so more imporantly for me at least, is that my bike may sit in the shed for a week between rides. Fuel loses octane while sitting, as it decays.

So the 91 that was OK out of the petrol station, may not be that great after a couple of weeks sitting.

Really ? It's not just a trick of the mind ?

The manual says to use 91 only, so that's all I ever stick in it. Do you think I should try 95 some time ?

[Grantasaurus]

Bugger!...

Nice write up... Think I shall have to try one myself...

Hey... could be a girls bike :P!

There is also the 650R Ninja that I think I shall try also... I wanted a twin... they are both twins (ER6N & 650R)
The new ER6N's come in blue too ... but the 650R only in black (with red rims) & kawasaki green with black.... why didnt they do the 650R in blue??

Have they discontinued the blue? I've seen a few of them around. Maybe you could pick up one secondhand?