// Generation · 2006 — 2008

FIRST GENERATION — ER-6F

Birth of the Ninja 650R. Accessible 649cc twin under Ninja fairing, sold as ER-6f in Europe. Light and agile, targeting new riders.

72
Buyer score / 100
3
Vintages
5
Changes
3
Overhauls
0
Updates
2
Minor
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M
ENGINE
2 changes
2006
Launch — 649cc DOHC parallel twin 8-valve
72hp / 66Nm — 360° firing order
Major
2007
Revised injection mapping — smoother low-RPM delivery
Minor
C
FRAME
1 change
2006
Steel perimeter double-cradle frame
41mm telescopic fork, adjustable monoshock
Major
A
AESTHETICS
2 changes
2006
Full fairing Ninja style — ER-6f in Europe, Ninja 650R in North America
Major
2008
New colours — red/black and Kawasaki Racing green
Minor