Kawasaki ER-5

Infobox Motorcycle
name = Kawasaki ER-5


aka =
manufacturer = Kawasaki Heavy Industries
production = 1997-2006
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successor =
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class = Naked bike
platform =
engine = 498cc parallel twin
power = 48.00 hp (36.5 kW)
torque = 45 Nm {4.6 kgf·m} at 7200 RPM
transmission = 6-speed
rake = 27°
trail = 102 mm
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
length = 2070
width = 730
height= 1070 mm
seat_height = 800 mm
dry_weight = 179.0 kg (394.6 pounds)
wet_weight =
fuel_economy =
fuel_capacity = 17.00 liters
related = Kawasaki GPZ500
similar = Suzuki GS500
Honda CB500 twin

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 155,000 miles. It also accepts being restricted to 33BHP/25KW, which is the maximum power output permitted for certain types of restricted licences within Europe.

Specifications [motorcycle.com, [http://motorcycle.com/mo/mckaw/00ex500.html 2000 Ninja 500] ]

* 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

See also

Other midweight 500 cc motorcycles:

*Kawasaki GPZ500
*Suzuki GS500
*Honda CB500

References

Comfort above 70mph can be increased by the fitting of a handlebar screen/fairing.