Kawasaki ER-5

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Kawasaki ER-5
Manufacturer Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Production 1997-2006
Class Naked bike
Engine 498cc parallel twin
Power 48.00 hp (36.5 kW)
Torque 45 Nm {4.6 kgf·m} at 7200 RPM
Transmission 6-speed
Brakes 280 mm single disc with twin-piston caliper (front), 160 mm expanding brake (rear)
Tires 110/70-17M/C (54H) (front), 130/70-17M/C (62H) (rear)
Wheelbase 1430 mm
Dimensions L 2070 W 730 H 1070 mm
Seat height 800 mm
Weight 179.0 kg (394.6 pounds)
Fuel capacity 17.00 liters
Related Kawasaki GPZ500
Similar Suzuki GS500
Honda CB500


An ER-5, lateral view
An ER-5, lateral view

The Kawasaki ER-5 is a naked commuter motorcycle. This Japanese bike is powered by a liquid cooled 4 stroke DOHC 498 cc engine based on the design used in the Kawasaki GPZ500, producing around 50 bhp. It is capable of a top speed of around 185 km/h and usually lasts around 55,000 miles. It also accepts being restricted to 33BHP/25KW, which is the maximum power output permitted for certain types of restricted licences within Europe.

[edit] Specifications [1]

  • Displacement: 498.00 ccm (30.45 cubic inches)
  • Engine type: Parallel Twin
  • Bore x stroke: 74 x 58 mm
  • Compression ratio: 9.8:1
  • Stroke: 4
  • Power: 48.00 hp (36.5 kW)
  • Valves per cylinder: 4
  • Gearbox: 6-speed
  • Transmission type final drive: Chain
  • Front brakes: Single disc
  • Rear brakes: Expanding brake
  • Power/weight ratio: 0.2793 hp/kg
  • Cooling System: Liquid
  • Top Speed: 185 km/h

[edit] See also

Other midweight 500 cc motorcycles:

[edit] References

  1. ^ motorcycle.com, 2000 Ninja 500
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Comfort above 70mph can be increased by the fitting of a handlebar screen/fairing.

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