Make Model | Kawasaki ER-5 Twister |
| Year | 2003 |
| 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.
