| Attribute | Kawasaki ER-6f 2012 × | Suzuki Gladius 2011 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2011 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model | Kawasaki ER-6f | Suzuki Gladius |
| Category | Naked bike | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection. Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle bodies | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 649 | 645 |
| Power (kw) | 51.9 | 52.6 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Oil & air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 66 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 83 | 81 |
| Stroke (mm) | 60 | 62.6 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital CDI | - |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual | - |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump | Wet sump |
| Compression | 11.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Offset laydown single-shock with adjustable preload | Link type, coil spring, oil damped, spring preload 7-step adjustable |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Semi-floating 300 mm petal discs. Dual piston. Optional ABS | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 220 mm petal disc. Single-piston. Optional ABS. | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 220 | 240 |
| Frame type | Perimeter, high-tensile steel | - |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-ZR17 | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 120 | 125 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 125 | 130 |
| Trail (mm) | 106 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 25 | - |
| Other | ||
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| Instruments | - | Analog tachometer, LCD digital speedometer, LCD dual trip-meters and odometer |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,405 | 1,445 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 209 | 202 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,100 | 2,130 |
| Overall width (mm) | 760 | 760 |
| Seat height (mm) | 790 | 785 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 145 | 150 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15.5 | 14.5 |