Kawasaki ER-5 (ER500): review, history, specs
Class: naked
Production: 1997-2005
Also called: Twister, ER500
Successor: Kawasaki ER-6 (Ninja 650R)
| Models | |
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| Kawasaki ER-5 (ER500) Twister
1997-2000 (Europe) |
Kawasaki ER-5 (ER500)
2001-2005 (All regions) |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1997 | Europe | Name: Kawasaki ER-5 (ER500) Twister
Frame: JKAER500AAA 000001 to JKAER500AAA 015000 Code: ER500-A1, ER500-B1 |
| 1998 | Europe | Name: Kawasaki ER-5 (ER500) Twister
Frame: JKAER500AAA 015001 to JKAER500AAA 028000 Code: ER500-A2, ER500-B2 |
| 1999 | Europe | Name: Kawasaki ER-5 (ER500) Twister
Frame: JKAER500AAA 028001 to JKAER500AAA 041000 Code: ER500-A3, ER500-B3 |
| 2000 | Europe, USA, Israel, Mexico | Name: Kawasaki ER-5 (ER500) Twister
Frame: JKAER500AAA 041001 to JKAER500AAA XXXXXX Code: ER500-A4, ER500-B4 |
| 2001 | All regions | Name: Kawasaki ER-5 (ER500)
Frame: JKAER500ACA 051001 to JKAER500ACA 067000 Code: ER500-C1, ER500-D1 |
| 2002 | USA | Name: Kawasaki ER-5 (ER500)
Frame: JKAER500ACA 051001 to JKAER500ACA 067000 Code: ER500-C2 |
| 2003 | All regions | Name: Kawasaki ER-5 (ER500)
Frame: JKAER500ACA 067001 to JKAER500ACA 072000 Code: ER500-C3 |
| 2004 | All regions | Name: Kawasaki ER-5 (ER500)
Frame: JKAER500ACA 072001 to JKAER500ACA 082000 Code: ER500-C4P |
| 2005 | All regions | Name: Kawasaki ER-5 (ER500)
Frame: JKAER500ACA 082001 to JKAER500ACA XXXXXX Code: ER500-C5P |
Specifications
Kawasaki ER-5 (ER500): specs.
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2040 mm / 80,3 in – ER500-A
2070 mm / 81,5 in – ER500-C |
| Overall width | 730 mm / 28,7 in | |
| Overall height | 1070 mm / 42,1 in | |
| Seat height | 780 mm / 30,7 in – ER500-A
800 mm / 31,5 in – ER500-C | |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56,3 in | |
| Ground clearance | 125 mm / 4,9 in | |
| Dry weight | 174 kg / 383 lbs – ER500-A
179 kg / 394 lbs – ER500-C | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 193 kg / 425 lbs – ER500-A
199 kg / 439 lbs – ER500-C | |
| FRAME | Type | Tubular, double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | 37 mm telescopic fork, 125 mm / 4,9 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with twin-shock, 105 mm / 4,1 in – ER500-A
Adjustment: spring pre-load Swingarm with twin-shock, 114 mm / 4,5 in – ER500-C Adjustment: spring pre-load | |
| Front tire size | 110/70-17 54H | |
| Rear tire size | 130/70-17 62H | |
| Front brake | Single disc, 280 mm, 2-piston caliper | |
| Rear brake | Drum, 160 mm | |
| Fuel capacity | 16,0 l / 4,2 US gal (reserve – 4 l) - ER500-A
17,0 l / 4,5 US gal - ER500-C | |
| Trail | 102 mm / 4,0 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 5,11 l / 100 km (46 US mpg)[1] | |
| ENGINE | Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 2-cylinders, inline | |
| Bore & Stroke | 74,0 x 58,0 mm | |
| Displacement | 498 cm³ (30,4 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 9.8:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 50,3 hp (37 kW) / 9000 rpm – ER-5 (1997-2002)
49 hp (36 kW) / 8700 rpm – ER-5 (2003-2005) | |
| Max. torque | 45 Nm (4,6 kgf*m) / 7200 rpm – ER-5 (1997-2002)
43 Nm (4,4 kgf*m) / 7200 rpm – ER-5 (2003-2005) | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 5,3 sec.[2] | |
| Top speed | 177 km/h (110 mph)[3] | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 2x Keihin CVK34 |
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| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6-speed constant mesh | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 2.652 | |
| Final reduction | 2.470 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI |
1.722 1.333 1.125 0.961 0.851 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Transistor |
| Alternator | 46 to 64V at 4000 rpm - ER500-A
60V at 4000 rpm - ER500-C | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-12Ah - ER500-A
12V-10Ah - ER500-C | |
Images
Kawasaki ER-5 (ER500): images, gallery.
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Videos
Kawasaki ER-5 (ER500): video.
Manuals
Kawasaki ER-5 (ER500): manuals, parts, microfiches.