Thread: Kawasaki ER-4n with 400cc

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. launched the new 2011 ER-4n, a stylish 400-cc naked sport-model motorcycle, in Japan on August 1st. In Japan, whether you enjoy touring on a 400-cc class motorcycle or you like to look fashionable riding around town, there has been growing demand among ordinary motorcycle license (400cc or less) holders and returning riders for choices that are better tailored to their lifestyles.

The ER-4n has a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder DOHC four-valve engine 399 cm3. The characteristic parallel twin-cylinder engine distributes power characteristics that are influential at low and average-range speeds and react quickly at high speeds. As well to fuel injection, the ER-4n is set with sub-throttle valves to optimize intake air. With outstanding throttle reaction and smooth engine performance at normal speeds, it is together a joy to ride and simple to handle.

With its short silencer situated beneath the engine, the ER-4n has a characteristic design in agreement with its lower fairing. It also consequences in a greater concentration of mass and lower center of gravity equipped with a incorporated three-way catalyzer, it offers superior environmental performance in conformance with the 2007 Japanese national emissions regulations for motorcycles.



With its standing riding location, the ER-4n is equally comfortable and lively, creation it both simple to handle and a joy for riders wanting full control over the motorcycle. The ER-4n's thin parallel twin-cylinder engine and compact diamond-shaped steel frame consequence in a streamlined chassis, creation it simple to keep both feet on the ground.

With double 300-mm petal disks in front and single 220-mm petal disk in rear, the ER-4n has facade and rear disk brakes to give brilliant braking power and heat indulgence. The ER-4n's aluminum grab bars can be sharp looking but their shape and positioning as well simplicity exhaustion on long rides and make riding with a passenger more convenient.