Kawasaki ER6 Tyre Size
Both the Kawasaki Er6n and ER6f and the Ninja 650 run the same tyre sizes. They run a 120/70/17 front tyre and a 160/60/17 rear tyre. You can click those links to see all the different tyre options for this bike. However below we have listed our top picks.
As motorcycle tyre specialists, accredited by the major manufacturers, we can supply any tyre to you by mail order or you can have them fitted in our London motorcycle workshop.
These are common motorcycle tyre sizes and so you have plenty of choice, whether you want a tyre for Touring, Trackdays, Fast Road Riding, Budget tyres or High Mileage.
Kawasaki ER6 History
When it comes to the A2 licence, the ER6 in its F and N guises were Kawasaki’s two strongest cards.
Launched in 2005 the ER6-F (faired) and ER6-N (unfaired) were budget do-it-all bikes that featured a peppy parallel-twin 649cc engine, which made them brilliant first big bikes.
Kawasaki have launched facelifted versions of both models over the years but the basic formula is the same: A 70bhp bike that’s fun to ride, cheap to own and capable of doing a bit of almost anything.
The models ran from 2005 to 2008, then 2009 to 2011 and then since 2012 the ER-6 has remained the same.
In 2017 the Ninja 650 was launched. More than just a tweak it was a heavily revised model with sportier looks but it still maintains the same engine size and basic configuration.
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Kawasaki ER6 Stock Tyres
Most ER6 models come supplied with Dunlop tyres as the OEM tyres. The later versions came fitted with Dunlop Roadsmart tyres. The Ninja 650 came on Dunlop D214 tyres.
Kawasaki ER6 and Ninja 650 Best Tyres
The stock tyre on the ER6 is a bit of a middle of the road tyre, it’s not bad but not particularly good at anything. The D214 that comes on the Ninja 650 is not a popular choice, with most owners ditching them as soon as they can.
We’ve got some good suggestions for ER6 and Ninja 650 owners and have split the tyres down into two main categories.
Road
Fast Road / Premium
Continental ContiSport Attack 4
Touring / Commuting
Kawasaki ER6 Tyre Pressures
You can find your motorcycle manufacturer’s recommended tyre pressures in your owner’s handbook. You’ll also find a tyre pressure chart sticker on the swingarm.
If you have no idea what pressures to run, this is our general rule:
Scooter: F 30psi, R 30psi
Normal Motorcycle: F 36psi, R 42psi
Big Tourer: F 42psi, R 42psi
125cc Bike: F 33psi, R 36psi
You should always check your tyre pressures when the tyres are cold. Check out our range of motorcycle tyre pressure gauges here.
About Two Tyres
Our mission is to ensure we listen to every customer’s needs and ensure they’re riding on the right tyre. Out of the showroom, your motorbike is a compromise, designed to suit a huge range of riders and riding conditions. To get the best out of your bike in terms of handling, performance and safety, tyres make all the difference. In fact we think it’s the most cost-effective performance enhancement you can make!
We are based in London where we supply and fit motorcycle tyres and consumables in our workshop. We also mail order motorcycle tyres around the UK, across Europe and even to places as far-flung as the USA, Canada and Japan.
Need help choosing the best tyres?
Choosing tyres can be tricky. We’re here to help. We hold direct accounts with every motorcycle tyre manufacturer, so we’re well placed to give comprehensive and honest advice to help you choose the best tyres. If you can’t quite make your mind up, give us a call on 0207 205 2205 and we’ll help you narrow down your choices.
We are motorcycle and scooter tyre specialists, with over 25 years in the trade. Between us we fit 10 pairs of tyres a day in our workshop, so we have good real-world experience of what works and what doesn’t.
We ride to work, we ride for fun, we race and ride off-road. If it’s got two wheels, we’re into it.
Give us a call or drop into our London motorcycle workshop and we’ll do our best to help you.
Are your tyre pressures letting you down?
We couldn’t find a tyre pressure gauge that was well-built, easy to get on-and-off the valve without pressure loss and could stand up to day-to-day abuse in our workshop. So we found a manufacturer to build one to our exacting standards.
We’re confident this is the best motorcycle pressure gauge out there. That’s why it comes with a 3-year, no-nonsense, money back guarantee.
Whether you want a digital tyre pressure gauge or a good old-fashioned analogue pressure gauge, we’ve got a gauge for you. Now you can quickly and easily check your pressures, to keep your bike handling well and to ensure you stay safe.
Here at Two Tyres, we stock more than just tyres. Take a look at some of our essentials for any biker.
Motorcycle puncture repair kit – Our top-rated kit includes everything you need to carry out a roadside repair and get back up and running.
Motorcycle tyre pressure gauge – Our tyre pressure gauge has been rated in RiDE magazine and features a clever design to make it easy to get accurate readings.
Motorcycle first aid kit – a DIN-rated first aid kit that’s compact and also includes extras that are handy for any biker. A must-carry in some EU countries.
HyperCharge battery charger – The HyperCharge is a smart charger that can charge lead-acid and lithium batteries and it’ll charge bike and car batteries too.
Cordless tyre pump – Small enough to fit in your luggage, this tyre pump doubles as a powerbank, so you’ll never have a flat tyre or phone battery again!
All of these products have been well tested and are top-rated by our customers.
