Kawasaki ER-5 Twister

 

Make Model

 Kawasaki ER-5 Twister

Year

 2000

Engine

Liquid cooled, four stroke, parallel twin cylinders, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.

Capacity

 498
Bore x Stroke

74 x 58 mm
Compression Ratio 9.8:1

Induction

 2x 34mm Keihin CVK

Ignition  /  Starting

 Digital  /  electric

Max Power

50 hp 36.5 KW @ 8500 rpm

Max Torque

 45.2 Nm  @ 7000 rpm

Transmission  /  Drive

 6 Speed  /  chain

Front Suspension

37 mm telescopic fork 125mm wheel travel.

Rear Suspension

Dual rear shocks with 5-way adjustable preload 114 wheel travel

Front Brakes

Single 280mm disc 2 piston caliper

Rear Brakes

160mm drum

Front Tyre

110/70 R17

Rear Tyre

130/70 R17

Dry-Weight

179 kg

Fuel Capacity 

17 Litres
Overview Topmoto.it

The ER-5 uses the well-proven parallel twin engine from the GPZ500S in a basic roadster chassis. Aimed at novices and commuters, rather than sports riders, the ER-5 nevertheless offers economical performance and sure-footed handling. The steel-tube cradle frame is stiff enough for the 37kW (50bhp) the re-tuned GPZ engine pumps out, and although the suspension is rather soft, the ER-5's light weight means it hasn't got too much work to do. That low mass helps the brakes too, although the single front disc and drum rear aren't the strongest stoppers on the market. The sculpted tank holds only 15 litres (3.5 gal), but the 498cc engine easily returns over 60mpg, giving an impressive range.

 

 

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