Answer to RM36k Budget

Dear Omar,

Waalaikumussalam and may peace be with you.

When these bikes were first introduced, your purchase would have been made easier as all 3 bikes were CBU from Japan; hence the lowest priced was ER-6n, followed by the Versys 650, then the ER-6f. You would choose accordingly based on your budget.

Then, ER-6n was CKD in 2008, followed by the ER-6f (2010)  and Versys 650 (2011). In the current market, the best-selling parallel twin engine model would be the ER-6n due to its affordability and avantgarde design; while the ER-6f and Versys 650 caters to 2 different groups of riders altogether, while selling at the same price.

Here, you need to ask yourself- are you going to be using your bike on the highway most of the time, or are you going to use it on the twisties B-roads from time to time? From this simple question, I deduce that you would be able to deduce for yourself the bike that would cater best to your needs.

Do note that though those panniers looked like a million dollars and complement your bike's outlook, they are less suitable for town-riding as the width of the bike and the panniers combined would reduce your bike's versatility to cilok between the traffic. But they look real fine, and many would agree- even non-bikers!

I would further be sharing some articles on the comparo between the ER-6f and Versys 650, which should be able to serve as good reading materials in your decision-making process. I went through a similar dilemma as your goodself while I was looking for my ride- and my decision was made easier when I identified that my bike is more of a highway tourer most of the time.

Good luck finding your steed!