Segment: Naked / Road
Production years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
The Kawasaki ER-5 was a naked motorcycle intended as a commuter. The bike was manufactured from 1997 until 2006, when it was replaced by the Kawasaki ER-6. At its core was a 498cc four-stroke parallel-twin engine based on the one used by the GPZ500.
Unlike many modern motorcycles with modern brakes, such as a fixed caliper and a floating brake disc, the Kawasaki ER-5 installed a fixed brake disc, a floating caliper, and a drum braking unit on the rear.
The bike's aesthetic department was represented by a round headlight with instruments mounted on top, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, a two-into-one exhaust system with a silencer mounted on the right side, and lightweight three-spoke aluminum wheels.
The motorcycle was built around a lightweight aluminum monocoque frame with a conventional telescopic fork on the front and five-way adjustable twin shock absorbers on the rear, providing optimum suspension performance and handling.
The braking performance was handled by a 280 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the front wheel and a 160 mm drum braking unit on the rear wheel, offering acceptable stopping power when riding solo.
As for the power figures, the 1996 Kawasaki ER-5 had installed underneath its fuel tank a 498cc four-stroke liquid-cooled twin-cylinder engine that delivered 49 hp with a peak force at 8,500 rpm and 43 Nm (32 lb-ft) torque at 7,200 rpm.
engine specs | Type: | Twin-cylinder, 4 stroke, liquid cooled, DOHC 16V | Displacement: | 498 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 2.9x2.3 in OR 74 mm | Compression Ratio: | 9.8:1 | Horsepower: | 49/8500 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 32/7200 lb-ft/RPM OR 43/7200 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | 2xKeihin CVK34 |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 6-Speed | Clutch: | Wet multi-plate | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Chain |
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chassis specs | Frame: | Aluminium monocoque | Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork | Rear Suspension: | Dual rear shocks with 5-way adjustable preload | Front Brake: | Single disc 280 mm with 2 piston calipers | Rear Brake: | Drum 160 mm |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | 81.5 in OR 2070 mm | Overall Width: | 28.7 in OR 729 mm | Seat Height: | 31.5 in OR 800 mm | Wheelbase: | 56.3 in OR 1430 mm | Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in OR 124 mm | Weight: | 395 lbs OR 179 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 4.5 gallons OR 17.0 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 110/70-17M/C (54H) | Rear: | 130/70-17M/C (62H) |
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power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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