XJ6 inline 4 - 16valves - 4 pistons
ER6 inline 2 - 8 valves - 2 pistons

when the time comes, u need to re-check valve clearance, grind valve, re-shim, re-place piston rings etc...
cost of parts and labour will differ alot because of more parts on the XJ6..

like /k said, ada wang ada ahmoi.. 

Hi guys,

I'm contemplating on getting ER6N/F, versys or xj6. My ears would definitely go for XJ6 due to the sweet sound XJ6 produces. ER6 variants including versys sounds much like moped.

In the long run, how big of a difference will XJ6 and ER6n differs in maintenance?

Any input is deeply appreciated.

thanks for your advise. But how much do you think it differs? Double the maintenance price of ER6 or just slight up by few hundreds?

At the moment I'm driving a Gen2. Traffic is getting bad and there are almost no more parking space around my office. If the maintenance cost is just about as much as a car, I wouldn't mind sangat la. I'm just looking for other ways to commute to office, but has to be enjoyable for weekend rides too.

Read in the earlier in the thread, XJ6 4 inline is overated? How so?

ps: ahmoi sudah ada. approval sudah dapat   

At speed above 120km/h, you'll no longer hear your exhaust sound. All u hear is just wind noise passing your helmet.

If masturbating your ear is all your intention there is, go ahead buy an xj6. But for a few k more, you can buy a 2nd hand z750 that sounds alot nicer than xj6. Serious.

Hi guys,

I'm contemplating on getting ER6N/F, versys or xj6. My ears would definitely go for XJ6 due to the sweet sound XJ6 produces. ER6 variants including versys sounds much like moped.

In the long run, how big of a difference will XJ6 and ER6n differs in maintenance?

Any input is deeply appreciated.

yeah, correct on the exhaust sound, furthermore stock Xj6 sound dun sound like those r6 or r1..
the sound is very soft, to get real eargasm, need to fork out another RM4300 for arrow fullsystem..

for town ride, i think inline 2 more suitable because of the more torque it provide..
fuel consumption, er6n also should be the winner because of less dapur..

top speed of both i think should be more or less the same only,
unless both bikes have similar cc, then the one with more cylinders should win on top speed or hp..

but er6n is 650cc, 50cc larger than xj6.. so it can compensate abit lah even not much i think..

i dont know the actual cost because i dont own these bikes,
if i were given the option, i will choose er6n 2012 anytime anyday...
alot of people use er6n nowadays, so if accident happen, spareparts should be easy to get, and ur bike will be lesser time at workshop..

If sound is ur priority, go for XJ6....

About the exhaust part, even some ER6/Versys owner change exhaust...... but still not fappable...

But ER6 in gear acceleration is better than xj6.... that's the nature of twins.....

Maintenance wise, not that much.... diff is not that big.....

But XJ6 will do better on highways.... inline 4, less strain on the engine, and scores higher top speed....

Few mods such as PC5 & Full system exhaust, ok dy... superb...

But for me i don't favour XJ6 front design.... ER6N is such a looker (new one)..... But engine is not my cup of tea....
So diff ppl, diff taste..... Go for which u like.... 

Hi guys,

I'm contemplating on getting ER6N/F, versys or xj6. My ears would definitely go for XJ6 due to the sweet sound XJ6 produces. ER6 variants including versys sounds much like moped.

In the long run, how big of a difference will XJ6 and ER6n differs in maintenance?

Any input is deeply appreciated.

This is a retuned version of the engine you’ll find in the current Yamaha FZ6, which in turn is an old-school Yamaha R6 lump. It gets a new cylinder head, softer-performance camshafts, reshaped inlet ports, new forged pistons and a one-piece crankcase and cylinder block. The motor breathes through a new fuel-injection system with smaller diameter (down 32mm from 36mm) throttle bodies and a neat underslung exhaust, featuring a three-way catalytic converter. A new clutch and gearshift design make changing gear smoother and easier than the Yamaha FZ6. All this fettling is designed to make the Yamaha XJ6 flexible and friendly to ride. Claimed power and torque is less than the FZ6 (by 20bhp and 2ftlb), but usefully delivered much lower down the rev-range (2000rpm and 1500rpm).
There’s less need to stir the six-speed gearbox to keep up with traffic than the FZ6, making town riding nice and easy. At very low speeds the throttle response is snatchy when getting on and off the gas, but as speeds increase and the engine is spinning more it’s less of a problem. Overall the motor is very smooth, friendly and has lots of power (77bhp) if you’re prepared to rev it; enough for decent wheelies.
Despite the fettling to make the engine gruntier, you can still feel its supersports DNA and it never really relaxes, it’s always busy, buzzing and you often find yourself searching for another gear when you’re already in sixth. It’s not as bad as the Yamaha FZ6’s motor and you soon get used to it, but more grunt and less revs would make the Yamaha XJ6 even better. As it is, the engine is still impressive and the new, smoother-action clutch and gearbox help the job along.

dun forget, the newly launch CF Moto 650NK, from chassis to engine is copy of previous er6n,
so many options of spareparts.. if u hesitate to take structural/engine part, at least other parts can 'kacuk/kahwin' with this bike,
for example, headlights, tail (two pieces seat instead of one on the er6)...
i find this bike is better looking than er6 except for the cheapo meter la.. 

dun forget, the newly launch CF Moto 650NK, from chassis to engine is copy of previous er6n,
so many options of spareparts.. if u hesitate to take structural/engine part, at least other parts can 'kacuk/kahwin' with this bike,
for example, headlights, tail (two pieces seat instead of one on the er6)...
i find this bike is better looking than er6 except for the cheapo meter la.. 

I do find CF moto tempting, but what about after sales service? That's the scary part, you buy and no support from the disti.

What about Naza 650R based on Hyosung? The sound is pretty bad-ass and grumpy, I do like more than er6. The bike is too rarelah, non of my friends use it (even friend to a friend, that I know of).

Hi guys,

I'm contemplating on getting ER6N/F, versys or xj6. My ears would definitely go for XJ6 due to the sweet sound XJ6 produces. ER6 variants including versys sounds much like moped.

In the long run, how big of a difference will XJ6 and ER6n differs in maintenance?

Any input is deeply appreciated.

i was at the same dilemma a few months back
turns out that HLY only offer the f-ugly XJ6-Diversion rather than the nicely looking XJ6-naked

and after further reading in the internet, the only advantage XJ6 has over ER6-N:

1. 4 cylinder = nicer sounding engine (meh)
2. double stand (I LOL'ed at why ppl need a double stand attached on a big bike. just go ahead and buy a paddock stand)
and another interesting info you may consider: the xj6 inline 4 engine is a very old engine. it's just an upgraded R6 engine (old vesrion, not the current one)

from http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikerevi...6-2009-current/  (btw, the reviewed bike is the naked version)
ER6N/F advantage:

1. less maintenance cost
a. 2L oil vs 4L oil
b. 2 pistons to serice vs 4 piston
3. piston/cylinder/bore/conrod size = BIG vs piston size = SMALL  --> reliability

2. better f/c

3. high torque at low revs

4. many accessories readily available

5. er6-n 2012 looks >>> XJ6 diversion (half fairing, which i think is weird)

fuuu tukar dgn R1 1 minggu
tp bukan aku boleh bawak pun R1 tu nanti wahaha sabtu / ahad je baru boleh bawak
tp mozact konpem suke kalau aku tukar CBR dgn R1 kau wahaha

Motor mana pun kalau rev tak ingat dunia, kau pakai r1 pun jahanam jugak.

It is true that bike sound is very subjective. Some place importance to how a bike should sound like. I dont care about the sound. I wear earplugs anyway. I only care about the practicality. I buy a bike to serve my need and use. Not to show off. Hence i chose wat i am riding now.

i want to try 299 that why buy rabbit
now 260 only need to add another 39 to that... muahaha