Kawasaki ER-6n 2010

The ER-6n simply leaves a little more of that torquey, rev-happy 650 twin's innovative inner beauty out where you can see it, revealing this soulful machine's mechanical purity of purpose.

The ER-6n gets a vestigial flyscreen around its headlight / instrument pod, but for the most part the fairing of this "naked" style bike has gone bye-bye. This one's for riders who love the feel of being in the wind - a particularly good thing if you mostly ride where the weather's hot. Otherwise, the ER-6n packs all the hardware and handling that's made it and its Ninja 650R brother such media darlings. The ER-6n shares its signature trellis frame, offset laydown rear shock, swingarm, suspension and chassis with the Ninja 650R. The chassis rigidity balance and suspension settings, and the rubber upper-rear engine and handlebar mounts offer vibration dampening and lighter handling qualities. The rider and passenger footpegs are also rubber coated for a further reduction in the amount of vibration transferred to the rider. A slim and low seat further enhances the ER-6n's natural riding position and makes reaching the ground easy for even not-so-tall riders.