Kawasaki Unveil New Ninja ZX-6R, ER-6 and Cruiser
Model AT the NEC Motorcycle Show - 20th October
2008
 Kawasaki
are set to unveil their line-up of 2009 machinery
at The Carole Nash International Motorcycle and
Scooter Show, held this year from 28th November
to 7th December. The range of new bikes is lead
by the totally re-vamped, lighter Ninja ZX-6R designed
for superior all round control. The sharper, quicker-revving,
lighter-handling ER-6n and ER-6f machines will also
excite showgoers with their contemporary looks and
performance.
The latest ZX-6R continues its track orientated heritage
taking the new model to peak performance whilst retaining
road sensibilities. A revised chassis and lighter
weight enhances handling to give the rider greater
confidence to explore the machine’s considerable
limits. The ZX-6R’s latest engine provides precise
engine control across all RPM and pumps out an impressive
spread of mid-range torque. Aesthetically the 2009
ZX-6R follows its big brother, the Ninja ZX-10R, using
twin fox-eye style head lights, MotoGP inspired fairing
panels and a seat-unit almost identical to its larger
counterpart.
The naked ER-6n and the faired ER-6f have been comprehensively
updated with new fuelling characteristics for the
parallel twin engines that provide smoother low-mid
response and a quicker-revving character. A lighter
chassis and changes to the frame, swingarm and suspension
allowed by the ER-6’s compact engine have improved
handling further still and enabled the bike to retain
the dimensions of a 400 but with the power of a 650.
Joining the new ZX-6R, ER-6n and ER-6f, Kawasaki
will also be showing off other new for 2009 models;
the VN1700 Voyager, VN1700 Classic, VN1700 Classic
Tourer and KLX250R off-road styled machine.
Race fans will be eager to get up close and personal
with Kawasaki’s ZX-RR MotoGP bike, British Superbike
machines and the mighty KX450F and KX250F from their
off road competition stable.
Michael Johnstone, Sales and Marketing Manager, Kawasaki
Motors UK, commented; “We are anticipating a
real buzz around our NEC Show presence with a raft
of major new models, a MotoGP bike and other race
machines on display plus our very own on-stand clothing
shop. With new supersport, cruiser, naked and off-road
style bikes making their UK debut at this show there
is a real must-see element to the Kawasaki stand”.
Finlay McAllan, Managing Director of MCI Exhibitions,
added: “Kawasaki has always drawn huge crowds
with radical road and race machines, with their latest
and greatest on display this trend is sure to continue!”
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