There were quite a few cracked frames on the early ER's , and the exhaust used to crack just before the box probably fixed by now.Versys has lees HP than the ER6. Retuned it for softer power for dirt ability. Can't remember the diff, but less HP at less revs so guessing camming difference as well as other things. Personally I reckon the Versys had a better frame than the ER.
Hi DeadHead,I went from 2 1/2 years commuting on a 2012 er6n to the MT-07....the MT wins hands down in every department including lower weight, more power, more torque, better fuel economy,
vastly improved brakes, more informative dash including gear indicator, even the stock tyres are better. Yamaha have also done wonders with a huge accessory line-up.
The seat isn't as good as the ER and I am finding some corrosion on bolts which is disappointing after just 5 months other than that is a bloody fantastic bike.
Hi DeadHead,
I appreciated your assessment of the FZ-07. I have a 2007 Kawasaki 650R with 15,000 miles and am considering trading it for the FZ-07, but it's going to cost me about $4,600 Canadian dollars. Another thing that is holding me back is the fact that my 650R has a fairing which, of course, makes it great on the highway. Another thing holding me back is that my bike only weighs 385 pounds dry. (I have a 1st generation 650R.) It's about 45-50 pounds lighter than the latest generation Kawasaki Ninja 650. Do you think it would be worth trading? Thank you.
William
p.s. I was also sorta considering a 2014 SV650S. Is the FZ-07 better than that?