Thanks Dmitry, appreciate it! Its funny because riding this bike is so much fun... I'd never dream of taking a £16k superduke off road, but no issues taking the er6!! 🤙 thanks Aaron Knox
@@KnoxArmour have had my Kawasaki z650 (first bike) for a bit less than 2 years now and despite having bought it new from the dealership, cannot overstate how good it is as a daliy do-it-all machine...I guess the off-road is the only frontier I would not dare taking it to...at least for now :)
I dont mean to be so off topic but does someone know a method to log back into an instagram account? I was dumb forgot my account password. I love any tips you can give me!
I bought my Er6f in 2006, I toured the UK and did 12,000 miles in the first year I then did a 2 year tour of Europe. It's a fantastic all-rounder, never missed a beat . It was my daily ride until I had back surgery in 2013 It sat in my garage for nearly 10 years. I put a new battery on it and changed the fuel and it started the first time. I've since given it a full service including all fluids and filters and put a new exhaust in it. It went through the MOT with no advisories and I'm back on the road at 64 years of age she's all the bike I need. I would NEVER sell her. Amazing little beauty with no flash electronics just a simple bike that does everything you throw at her and more as it still puts a smile on my face. 10/10 to Kawasaki for the ER6F ❤
Been looking to get a big bike. First one in fact. I've had a cheap ER6F or N on the list. But as I keep researching the market place my tastes get more and more expensive. This video more than anything else, brought me back down to earth and reminded me why I want to get into motorcycles.
Budget bikes better than expensive bikes - cheaper to repair & service - better fuel economy - can ride anywhere anytime any weather - less problem - cheaper to insure - fun to ride
I'm a terrible motorcycle owner, an irresponsible cheapskate, and I've owned two. When someone crashed into my 1st big bike, I just bought another. I've dropped them both, taken them camping with all my kit in a soggy field, slid off in the snow/ice, took one up a footpath along some cliffs by the sea and had to turn it around. I barely clean the thing or do much maintenance, but still it just eats the miles. I've been from the UK to norway, race through town and city traffic in the UK all year round, weave though motorway traffic like a loon. It's light and maneuverable, riding at speed, around traffic or just moving it up kerbs and into yards or any awkward place. Always runs fine, always gets you there no sweat. I'd confidently set off the other side of the world on it, I'll certainly see half of europe before I spend any valuable petrol/hotel money on another bike! It has far more performance than is safe or legal to use 95% of the time unless you're on a racetrack or the autobahn and costs far less than even the cheapest car to keep. BUY ONE NOW WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!!
I have 10 years experience in the saddle. Still ride a ER6f. Ownership of one of these is cheap for all the reasons mentioned in this video. This bike will still put a smile on your face, you can do all your own servicing, tinkering and fettling. I use it year round and have put more miles on this than my Jag!
I've never sold a bike for less than I bought it for. I buy 5-10 years used 5-10k miles on the ticker, and shoot for a good price, with patience, I give myself 2 weeks with every purchase, and if I have even a hint of a bad feeling about it, I trust my intuition. Keep them under cover, or garaged(preferred), try not avoid rain, and mud, and wipe it down when it gets wet, and the obvious common sense boxes that everyone but the spoiled, or dumb fail to check(oil, tires, brakes), and you guarantee a resale you can smile about. Most of all, keep records! People LOVE to see proof that you did what you said, that trust carries into the deal when it comes to the money. Ride every bike for no more than 4k miles, and try to keep it under the red flag mileage(10k for fast bikes, 15k cruisers, 25k for touring), always ell before you hit any of those milestones. I've ridden for free for a very long time, and tend to upgrade my ride each time. Anyone can do it, and once you've done it once or twice, it's easy afterwards, effortless even! Good luck.
sounds interesting. I would love the reselling of the bikes. Love the thrill of bargaining etc. Is there some source where i can learn more about this? Buying bike for less and selling for same or higher price? I dont need money i just want to learn those skills :)
I got one of these. New bars for ergonomics, replaced the chain, sprockets teeth reduced/increased, new plugs, air filter, engine/injection cleaned... You'd never know it's 16 years old
I have the same 2007 plasma blue Kawasaki, but mine is a 650R. I am quite attached to my bike and take good care of her. She only has 5,600 miles and is in pristine condition. The bike's only flaw is a pronounced fairing buzz at 4,000 rpm. I'm thinking of trading her in for MT-07 however. Thank you.
I have a 2015 ER6F which i brought for £4200. Ive been using it for about a year now and its a great little all year rounder. I use to commute almost everyday and its never let me down. The only negative thing i can say is that the fairings rattle at some rpms.
Just bought a 2008 two weeks ago for my first bike, in good condtion with 8 previous owners and 23500 on odo, last owner did 10k in two as his first bike, got it for £1500 was asking £1800, has an after market exaust which is a bit load, but only i ride steady really so its not too bad. Great bike.
This is my third time watching your video and I still enjoy it just as much as the first time. It's very well made and very informative. Thank you and hope to see more of your videos.
Im 30+ and about to buy a motorcycle. Did my licence with er6n (loan bike) and totally fell in love with it exept I hated driving main roads because no wind resistance at all.. so I think er6f should be better commuter as first bike. :)
Totally agree, people who buy brand new bikes then chuck them in after three years are bonkers! A 5-10 yr old bike has so much reliable life left in it. I rarely pay more then 2000gbp for a car and bikes can be had for even less.
I have the same bike and it's great. absolutely reliable, fun and cheap. had great moments with this motorcycle. sure..she's not the prettiest bike, the wind noise on my helmet is annoying at higher speeds (I'm 184cm), my ass hurts after 3 hours of riding and the load change isn't best...but hey..it's my baby :D
Good review! Not everyone has £1000's to spend. This kawasaki ER6F is a decent bike. I've a £1400 250R Ninja. Slow, but I'd go anywhere on it It'll do the wrong side of the speed limits. Passing anything about 65 on a back road is best avoided. But that's fast enough on it. It'll thrash along at 80 on a motorway. It'll rev it's nuts off to 12k too if your feeling angry.. Get a budget bike!!
Even If have money, I would go for a beauty like this. I mean there is some unique charm about classic bikes! Thanks for your high quality content videos 😊
Thanks Youssef! You know what, think I enjoyed myself equally if not more on this bike than some of the much more expensive models we test... you'd never do offroad on a £16k SuperDuke R! Aaron KNOX
Great little bikes. I brought one for a run around to save putting miles on my other bikes, and even in better weather I find myself taking it out more and more.
Me too, all black/silver, best looking bike for the price. And ridewise it's all I need. Comfortable, enough power, good brakes. The two bad points to me are the front suspension which sometimes has a hard time on bumpy roads and the windscreen trembling/rattling noice. But neither of those two are dealbreakers. I'm holding on to this bike as long as I can.
Nice video. Enjoyed watching that and lots of common sense advice. Lovely engine note off that ER6F. Everytime I see one advertised they seem very cheap. Probably should have gone for one instead of my Ninja 250SL
Ive been commuting to work for the past 2 1/2 yrs on a 2016 Kawasaki Ninja 650. Its a great bike. I have a Yoshimura full exhaust on it and some other comforts for my commute and its a great bike for what its worth and what i use it for. I do all the fluids and tune ups and all myself so i save some money
Nice vid, my 3rd bike IS er6-f but later version, 2011, it is orange and i got it fearly cheap as second hand and with under 10k km, added some accessories, and bam, great bike
Hi there, thanks for this video :) Really enjoyed it. I am a former chopper rider and few years back I got this bike. Now it is time to change tires but I am clueless about which one to get so can you help me and recommend which one to get please . I don't like to ride in rain unless It catches up with me and mostly ride on asphalt. Can you help? Thanks a lot. Nice editing...really loved it. Great color too :)
Thanks Darko, glad you enjoyed it! I searched for the tyre options with the given sizes, and from experience I would recommend the Michelin Road 5 for you. They are an all around excellent tyre, we've done track days on them with great results, fantastic in the wet, plush feel and perform really well in the cold too. That would be my choice on that bike. THanks, Aaron KNOX
This bike really looks fun In Nepal here, this bike costs around 18 lakhs. (288% import tax ) :D a duke 390 is 8.3 lakhs i guess you don't have bajaj pulsar. their bikes in highest cost 5.2 lakhs for BAJAJ DOMINAR(dual abs) and 3.5 lakhs for a NS 200 ( abs)
Excellent first bike after DAS and is the bike I got on after my own DAS... It has enough performance to keep you engaged for a good few years yet isnt super scary. Then when you have been riding a long time and have owned more powerful bikes, you can jump back on it and appreciate just having fun on a great all-round motorcycle that doesn't cost the Earth! Aaron KNOX
@@KnoxArmour yea I was debating on a Ninja 300 aswell but I just feel it would lack that punch for motorway riding where as if just buy this straight after I pass I won't be chasing any extra power or thrills for a few years
Hi! Pretty sure you can get the Michelin Road 5 in those sizes, they are incredible fit for the bike and would be my personal recommendation, from cold and wet riding through to track days too... we used them on the Kawasaki Z1000sx and they were fantastic. Thanks, Aaron KNOX
Hi, not the BT016 that are on our one (they are pretty rubbish in wet and cold). Michelin Road 5 are an amazing tyre which fits... we run them on Geoff's Z1000sx and are a brilliant option in all weather and more than sticky enough to do a few track days on and get your knee down. Thanks, Aaron KNOX
The best idiot-proof cheap bike is a 2011-13 cbr250r. There are always 5 or 6 on ebay and you can get one for £1500. Or the earlier cbf 250 except they're a bit slow. Trust me, i shud know. I browse bikes online 4 hours on end. (Yes I m THAT sad)
Superb video, I’m currently looking for a budget bike. Just sold my expensive adventure bike. It’s not the be and end all, Just makes you nervous and worried all the time about ownership and costs. Sub 2k for the win
For everyone who isn't a quiet little boy, if you wanna do 2j miles a day.. .modern bikes make something available that was not previously. Haha. Queer boi us sweet 😅
@@KnoxArmour oh, glad that there is a youtube channel that actually cares about what people like watching. thanks, your videos are well shot, well produced and making it @21:9 aspect ratio makes for even more cinematic experience, actually it is the reason i subbed, after watching your 1290 super duke R review.
Great video! Really honest and encouraging for new riders, thank you for this
Thanks Dmitry, appreciate it! Its funny because riding this bike is so much fun... I'd never dream of taking a £16k superduke off road, but no issues taking the er6!! 🤙 thanks Aaron Knox
@@KnoxArmour have had my Kawasaki z650 (first bike) for a bit less than 2 years now and despite having bought it new from the dealership, cannot overstate how good it is as a daliy do-it-all machine...I guess the off-road is the only frontier I would not dare taking it to...at least for now :)
I dont mean to be so off topic but does someone know a method to log back into an instagram account?
I was dumb forgot my account password. I love any tips you can give me!
@Ford Eden instablaster =)
I bought my Er6f in 2006, I toured the UK and did 12,000 miles in the first year I then did a 2 year tour of Europe. It's a fantastic all-rounder, never missed a beat . It was my daily ride until I had back surgery in 2013 It sat in my garage for nearly 10 years. I put a new battery on it and changed the fuel and it started the first time. I've since given it a full service including all fluids and filters and put a new exhaust in it. It went through the MOT with no advisories and I'm back on the road at 64 years of age she's all the bike I need. I would NEVER sell her. Amazing little beauty with no flash electronics just a simple bike that does everything you throw at her and more as it still puts a smile on my face. 10/10 to Kawasaki for the ER6F ❤
Been looking to get a big bike. First one in fact. I've had a cheap ER6F or N on the list. But as I keep researching the market place my tastes get more and more expensive. This video more than anything else, brought me back down to earth and reminded me why I want to get into motorcycles.
So true about not having to worry about the mileage or keeping the bike 'pristine'!
Yes, love to just be able to ride and not think about anything else! Aaron KNOX
Budget bikes better than expensive bikes
- cheaper to repair & service
- better fuel economy
- can ride anywhere anytime any weather
- less problem
- cheaper to insure
- fun to ride
I'm a terrible motorcycle owner, an irresponsible cheapskate, and I've owned two. When someone crashed into my 1st big bike, I just bought another. I've dropped them both, taken them camping with all my kit in a soggy field, slid off in the snow/ice, took one up a footpath along some cliffs by the sea and had to turn it around. I barely clean the thing or do much maintenance, but still it just eats the miles. I've been from the UK to norway, race through town and city traffic in the UK all year round, weave though motorway traffic like a loon. It's light and maneuverable, riding at speed, around traffic or just moving it up kerbs and into yards or any awkward place. Always runs fine, always gets you there no sweat. I'd confidently set off the other side of the world on it, I'll certainly see half of europe before I spend any valuable petrol/hotel money on another bike! It has far more performance than is safe or legal to use 95% of the time unless you're on a racetrack or the autobahn and costs far less than even the cheapest car to keep. BUY ONE NOW WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!!
I have 10 years experience in the saddle. Still ride a ER6f. Ownership of one of these is cheap for all the reasons mentioned in this video. This bike will still put a smile on your face, you can do all your own servicing, tinkering and fettling. I use it year round and have put more miles on this than my Jag!
The ER6 parallel twin is a peach of an engine! Great video,
:)
I've never sold a bike for less than I bought it for. I buy 5-10 years used 5-10k miles on the ticker, and shoot for a good price, with patience, I give myself 2 weeks with every purchase, and if I have even a hint of a bad feeling about it, I trust my intuition. Keep them under cover, or garaged(preferred), try not avoid rain, and mud, and wipe it down when it gets wet, and the obvious common sense boxes that everyone but the spoiled, or dumb fail to check(oil, tires, brakes), and you guarantee a resale you can smile about. Most of all, keep records! People LOVE to see proof that you did what you said, that trust carries into the deal when it comes to the money. Ride every bike for no more than 4k miles, and try to keep it under the red flag mileage(10k for fast bikes, 15k cruisers, 25k for touring), always ell before you hit any of those milestones. I've ridden for free for a very long time, and tend to upgrade my ride each time. Anyone can do it, and once you've done it once or twice, it's easy afterwards, effortless even! Good luck.
sounds interesting. I would love the reselling of the bikes. Love the thrill of bargaining etc. Is there some source where i can learn more about this? Buying bike for less and selling for same or higher price? I dont need money i just want to learn those skills :)
I got one of these. New bars for ergonomics, replaced the chain, sprockets teeth reduced/increased, new plugs, air filter, engine/injection cleaned... You'd never know it's 16 years old
Awesome! Great bike!
I have the same 2007 plasma blue Kawasaki, but mine is a 650R. I am quite attached to my bike and take good care of her. She only has 5,600 miles and is in pristine condition. The bike's only flaw is a pronounced fairing buzz at 4,000 rpm. I'm thinking of trading her in for MT-07 however. Thank you.
I have a 2015 ER6F which i brought for £4200. Ive been using it for about a year now and its a great little all year rounder. I use to commute almost everyday and its never let me down. The only negative thing i can say is that the fairings rattle at some rpms.
Thats great, brilliant bike... but yes it does have an annoying buzz at certain rpms... Aaron KNOX
Just bought a 2008 two weeks ago for my first bike, in good condtion with 8 previous owners and 23500 on odo, last owner did 10k in two as his first bike, got it for £1500 was asking £1800, has an after market exaust which is a bit load, but only i ride steady really so its not too bad. Great bike.
Awesome, enjoy it!!
This is my third time watching your video and I still enjoy it just as much as the first time.
It's very well made and very informative.
Thank you and hope to see more of your videos.
Many thanks Souhail! This video was fun to put together. Thanks, Aaron KNOX
Im 30+ and about to buy a motorcycle. Did my licence with er6n (loan bike) and totally fell in love with it exept I hated driving main roads because no wind resistance at all.. so I think er6f should be better commuter as first bike. :)
I just sold my er6n and looking at a er6f, you're right the er6n is horrible on the highway with strong winds
Totally agree, people who buy brand new bikes then chuck them in after three years are bonkers! A 5-10 yr old bike has so much reliable life left in it. I rarely pay more then 2000gbp for a car and bikes can be had for even less.
I have the same bike and it's great. absolutely reliable, fun and cheap.
had great moments with this motorcycle.
sure..she's not the prettiest bike, the wind noise on my helmet is annoying at higher speeds (I'm 184cm), my ass hurts after 3 hours of riding and the load change isn't best...but hey..it's my baby :D
Absolutely!! Aaron KNOX
With a backpack on, you look like you are going for a heist 😂👍. Nice
I was :)
There is actually an ABS version of this bike. I reccomend that one 100%
Sure, they are all good! Aaron KNOX
Yup i actually owned it and it was incredible.
Good review!
Not everyone has £1000's to spend. This kawasaki ER6F is a decent bike.
I've a £1400 250R Ninja. Slow, but I'd go anywhere on it
It'll do the wrong side of the speed limits. Passing anything about 65 on a back road is best avoided. But that's fast enough on it. It'll thrash along at 80 on a motorway.
It'll rev it's nuts off to 12k too if your feeling angry..
Get a budget bike!!
Thanks! Yes the Er6 is a brilliant budget bike! Aaron KNOX
Awesome video.
Glad you enjoyed it
I watched your video for the second time and I found it very informative.
Thank you.
Even If have money, I would go for a beauty like this. I mean there is some unique charm about classic bikes! Thanks for your high quality content videos 😊
Thanks Youssef! You know what, think I enjoyed myself equally if not more on this bike than some of the much more expensive models we test... you'd never do offroad on a £16k SuperDuke R! Aaron KNOX
Great little bikes. I brought one for a run around to save putting miles on my other bikes, and even in better weather I find myself taking it out more and more.
I bought my er6f in 2008 and I love it 😍
Brilliant bike! Aaron KNOX
Me too, all black/silver, best looking bike for the price. And ridewise it's all I need. Comfortable, enough power, good brakes. The two bad points to me are the front suspension which sometimes has a hard time on bumpy roads and the windscreen trembling/rattling noice. But neither of those two are dealbreakers. I'm holding on to this bike as long as I can.
@@kevinSkieper me too. Wishing you a safe ride 🏍️
@@FloFloFlowable you too 👊
Same, just got a 57 plate one silver and gold I love it.
Nice video. Enjoyed watching that and lots of common sense advice. Lovely engine note off that ER6F. Everytime I see one advertised they seem very cheap. Probably should have gone for one instead of my Ninja 250SL
Glad you enjoyed it! Aaron KNOX
I absolutely adore this bike in bright green. I think its the main reason I want this as my first bike 😂
I have heard the model from before 2016 have valve snapped problem. I am planning to buy one though. Hopefully it won't be a problem.
Good points, there are many good and reliable budget bikes out there and a er6f is definitely one of them 👍
Couldn't agree more!
For approximately the same amount of money I'd choose the Versys 650!!!
Thought I bought a Etv 1000 Capo for about 2500euro last year !! Lol
Great model desctription, useful thoughts. Congrats.
Thanks!
I like the looks of this model better then the new model.
I’ve been looking at buying this bike. I’m 53 and new to biking. Should have done my MOD 2 test on Tuesday but alas not to be (COVID) !
Its a really good first big bike! Sure you'll love it! Aaron KNOX
Ive been commuting to work for the past 2 1/2 yrs on a 2016 Kawasaki Ninja 650. Its a great bike. I have a Yoshimura full exhaust on it and some other comforts for my commute and its a great bike for what its worth and what i use it for. I do all the fluids and tune ups and all myself so i save some money
Awesome Tony!
Nice vid, my 3rd bike IS er6-f but later version, 2011, it is orange and i got it fearly cheap as second hand and with under 10k km, added some accessories, and bam, great bike
Thanks, glad you like yours! Aaron KNOX
I just bought one. But I might regret it. It seems I'm to big for it and the sadel really hurts my ass. But it rides wonderful though.
really good video very useful, I'm thinking of getting an ER6f as my fist big bike!
Go for it!
Awesome review , please do more of these , Japanese engines are awesome 👍😀😀😄 please review the Triumph Street Triple R S and RS 🙏👍😀
Thanks Ajoy! Aaron KNOX
May I ask how the er6f 650 will fit a 6'1 rider? Thank u
Very well, its quite a roomy bike! Aaron KNOX
Hi there, thanks for this video :) Really enjoyed it.
I am a former chopper rider and few years back I got this bike.
Now it is time to change tires but I am clueless about which one to get so can you help me and recommend which one to get please .
I don't like to ride in rain unless It catches up with me and mostly ride on asphalt. Can you help? Thanks a lot.
Nice editing...really loved it. Great color too :)
Thanks Darko, glad you enjoyed it! I searched for the tyre options with the given sizes, and from experience I would recommend the Michelin Road 5 for you. They are an all around excellent tyre, we've done track days on them with great results, fantastic in the wet, plush feel and perform really well in the cold too. That would be my choice on that bike. THanks, Aaron KNOX
@@KnoxArmour Thanks for you fast reply :D
This bike really looks fun
In Nepal here, this bike costs around 18 lakhs. (288% import tax ) :D
a duke 390 is 8.3 lakhs
i guess you don't have bajaj pulsar. their bikes in highest cost 5.2 lakhs for BAJAJ DOMINAR(dual abs) and 3.5 lakhs for a NS 200 ( abs)
Top video mate.
Getting a 2013 one soon
Debating on getting this for my first bike after passing my DAS what would you say?
Excellent first bike after DAS and is the bike I got on after my own DAS... It has enough performance to keep you engaged for a good few years yet isnt super scary. Then when you have been riding a long time and have owned more powerful bikes, you can jump back on it and appreciate just having fun on a great all-round motorcycle that doesn't cost the Earth!
Aaron KNOX
@@KnoxArmour yea I was debating on a Ninja 300 aswell but I just feel it would lack that punch for motorway riding where as if just buy this straight after I pass I won't be chasing any extra power or thrills for a few years
terrific 👍
Thank you
I got my self the naked version the er6n
I bought a 2009 in 2018 with less than 700 miles on it and almost like new condition.
What tyres would you recommend on the road?
Hi! Pretty sure you can get the Michelin Road 5 in those sizes, they are incredible fit for the bike and would be my personal recommendation, from cold and wet riding through to track days too... we used them on the Kawasaki Z1000sx and they were fantastic. Thanks, Aaron KNOX
Whats a good tyre for this bike 2006 model
Hi, not the BT016 that are on our one (they are pretty rubbish in wet and cold). Michelin Road 5 are an amazing tyre which fits... we run them on Geoff's Z1000sx and are a brilliant option in all weather and more than sticky enough to do a few track days on and get your knee down. Thanks, Aaron KNOX
I own the 2006 model and can recommend the pirelli angel gt 2 :)
Great bike for what it is. You get a lot. :) I rode one. Plan to do the test ride. Check it and stay tuned.
Great bike, although I prefer the ER6n.
Yes, they're both great, pretty much the same, only this is the faired version. Thanks, Aaron KNOX
The best idiot-proof cheap bike is a 2011-13 cbr250r. There are always 5 or 6 on ebay and you can get one for £1500. Or the earlier cbf 250 except they're a bit slow. Trust me, i shud know. I browse bikes online 4 hours on end. (Yes I m THAT sad)
Superb video, I’m currently looking for a budget bike. Just sold my expensive adventure bike. It’s not the be and end all, Just makes you nervous and worried all the time about ownership and costs. Sub 2k for the win
Haha, yes, definitely something in a bike you can really use and abuse. Thanks, Aaron KNOX
@@KnoxArmour my current budget is 3k either looking for decent vstrom or erf are the front runners. Thanks for the content. 🤙🏼
@@KnoxArmour does anyone still own the blue er6?
The ultimate budget bike in North America and Europe, not in asia, its 75 million rupiah motorcycle here
Wait you are associated with Knox then?
We are Knox. Thanks, Aaron KNOX
Knox Armour what’s the best way to reach you? Email?
For everyone who isn't a quiet little boy, if you wanna do 2j miles a day.. .modern bikes make something available that was not previously. Haha. Queer boi us sweet 😅
2008？
Yes!
🔥
nice, informative vid but come on guys, bring back the 21:9 format.
Haha, thanks.. 😀. Not sure it fits all the projects, but will bear that in mind. Aaron Knox
@@KnoxArmour oh, glad that there is a youtube channel that actually cares about what people like watching. thanks, your videos are well shot, well produced and making it @21:9 aspect ratio makes for even more cinematic experience, actually it is the reason i subbed, after watching your 1290 super duke R review.
😀
I thought it's Ninja 250