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I don't know much about this bike yet but from what I have seen it looks like an intersting new model from Kawasaki. What do you think?

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2 ... -ER-6n.htm

I really like the looks and the specs that I read on the website but, anyone know if it's going to be available in the states? It's not listed on the US Kawasaki pages and, the special er-6n website doesn't have any mention of the US.
Maybe it'll be available next year when I plan on doing some serious shopping for my first bike. I'd love to sit on one and get a better feel for it.

I think the latest issue of Cycle World said it was only going to be released to the European Market.

I'd take one they're zexy.

It's an upgrade from the current er-5 they sell in Europe.
http://www.kawasaki.it/product.asp?Id=B630DDA44A

The ER-5 is a great all around bike - a model that is sorely missing in the US market, but tell that to a squid

It's brother is the KLE500 ... Another great bike.
http://www.kawasaki.it/product.asp?Id=B63FD7F773

These bikes are meant for urban use/commuting tho. They are geared towards urban environments, with handling, fuel economy, and practicality in mind.

Since North Americans as a whole tend to see bikes as pleasure instead of utilitarian transport, I doubt we'll be seeing them here any time soon.

Really - lets consider - we have a hard enough time convincing squids to get a 500 sportbike. The majority of them wouldn't even look at a 500cc naked or dual sport. - Then you've got the cruiser guys - Which I believe the latest statistic tells hold the majority of sales in NA. They wouldn't even look twice at a bike like this.

I don't know what the big fuss is over needing a big bike my 350 yamaha seems fast enough to me and more than enough to rip itself out from under me with a quick twist of the throttle.

I can't imagine something 3 times its size.

TechBMW wrote:It's an upgrade from the current er-5 they sell in Europe.
http://www.kawasaki.it/product.asp?Id=B630DDA44A

The ER-5 is a great all around bike - a model that is sorely missing in the US market, but tell that to a squid

It's brother is the KLE500 ... Another great bike.
http://www.kawasaki.it/product.asp?Id=B63FD7F773

These bikes are meant for urban use/commuting tho. They are geared towards urban environments, with handling, fuel economy, and practicality in mind.

Since North Americans as a whole tend to see bikes as pleasure instead of utilitarian transport, I doubt we'll be seeing them here any time soon.

Really - lets consider - we have a hard enough time convincing squids to get a 500 sportbike. The majority of them wouldn't even look at a 500cc naked or dual sport. - Then you've got the cruiser guys - Which I believe the latest statistic tells hold the majority of sales in NA. They wouldn't even look twice at a bike like this.

The ER-6n is a pretty radical upgrade in looks over the 5. I really like the look of the new bike. It's very modern and very sporty looking. Tech I think you're right about the NA market. It's really too bad since this would be a much better bike for a beginner that still want's that sportbike look. It's much like the idea behind my "city streets" F650CS. I guess the NA market has proven your theory if you look at my bike since all sings say BMW is dropping the CS.

Wow, the ER-5 is hot too. I would totally get one of those if available. I really like the look of those and the ER-6N... I really wish our sub-1liter market was better in America. Wonder what the cost of getting one of those shipped is...lol.

Ditto Divide Overflow. Those are both pretty bikes. So, does this thing count as a standard? I've always thought I'd be doomed to a cruiser as I don't like sportbikes and there's not much in the standard market in the US. I guess the plastic tank throws me and makes me think everything is a sportbike.

I'm a beginner and I would be all over that bike.

It's one of the better looking bikes out. I like the ultra modern looks

As for the North Americans not wanting standards? I am very partial to them. I just can't get excited about all the cruisers be they Harley or not. Actually I really like the looks of the European Naked standards (Ducati Monster, Triumph Speed tripple & four, The new BMW K1200R...ETC...etc...) The current comparisons in the US I think are the suzuki SV650, Yamaha FZ6 (both look best totally naked!) Those will be my dream bikes for now.