Kawasaki ER-5

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ER-5
Manufacturer Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Production period 1996 to 2006
class motorcycle
design type Naked bike
Motor data
4-stroke, in-line twin cylinder, liquid-cooled, 8 valves , DOHC
Displacement  (cm³) 498
Power  (kW / PS ) 36/49 at 8700 min −1 (throttled: 25/34 at 7800 min −1 )
Torque  ( N m ) 43 min at 7200 -1 (throttled: 38 at 4500 min -1 )
Top speed (  km / h) 180
transmission 6-speed
drive Chain drive , O-ring chain
Brakes Front brake: Hydraulically operated 280 mm disc brake / Rear brake: 160 × 30 mm drum brake
Wheelbase  (mm) 1430
Dimensions (L × W × H, mm): 2070 × 730 × 1070
Seat height (cm) 80
78 (before 2001)
Empty weight  (kg) 179
successor Kawasaki ER-6

The Kawasaki ER-5 is a mid-range motorcycle from the Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki , which was launched in 1996 and whose sales were discontinued at the end of 2006.

The in- line engine comes from the GPZ 500 , but because of different camshafts , lower compression, different exhaust system and different carburetor set-up with 50 HP, 10 HP less than the GPZ 500 (since 2004 11 HP less).

Because of the simple technology (carburetor, no digital engine management ), the ER-5 is highly reliable and has low acquisition and maintenance costs. In addition, many maintenance and repair work can be carried out by yourself without great effort. Therefore, the ER-5 is particularly suitable for everyday trips. Novice drivers are also a target group because of the easy handling and low weight. For these, the ER-5 is also offered with a version throttled to 34 hp.

It was slightly modified over the years through several model updates. Among other things, the ER-5 has been equipped with an unregulated catalytic converter (U-Kat) since 2004, which complies with the Euro2 standard. For this, the power was limited to 49 hp.

Since January 2007, only motorcycles that meet the Euro3 standard can be sold in the European Union. Because the conversion of the outdated technology of the ER-5 would be too expensive and thus the price advantage compared to the ER-6 would largely be eliminated, production was discontinued.

Facelift 1996–2006

Year of construction 1996/1997

  • Model code: ER500A
  • Ident number: JKAER500AAA000001- JKAER500ABA000001-
  • Facelift: rear frame, helmet lock, frame reinforcement, spring mount (triangular gusset plate)
  • Color code / colors: B5 black pearl / B1 firecracker red / C6 nocturne blue

Year of construction 1998

  • Model code: ER500A
  • Ident number: JKAER500AAA015001- JKAER500ABA015001-
  • Facelift: fuel gauge, clutch lever adjustable within reach, tank ventilation changed (now a total of 4 ventilation hoses)
  • Color code / colors: B1 firecracker red / C6 nocturne blue met. / F2 galaxy silver

Year of manufacture 1999

  • Model code: ER500A
  • Ident number: JKAER500AAA028001- JKAER500ABA028001-
  • Facelift: not known
  • Color code / colors: VG pearl boulogne green / 32 pearl royal blue

Year of manufacture 2000

  • Model code: ER500A4
  • Ident number: JKAER500AAA041001- JKAER500ABA041001-
  • Facelift: not known
  • Color code / colors: L1 candy cardinal red / GW metallic sonic blue / T8 pearl gentry gray

Year of manufacture 2001

  • Model code: ER500C1
  • Ident number: JKAER500ACA051001- JKAER500ADA051001-
  • Model upgrade: Changed tank (17 l), flat cap integrated into the tank, side paneling more divided, frame in the rear area changed, longer spring struts at the rear, padded seat bench and different shape (seat height 80 cm instead of 78 cm), seat lock moved to the side from behind , Modified rear shape (narrower and higher), fabric fuel hose, recessed guide on airbox, coolant tank overflow hose relocated to rear, case holder on frame dropped, brake cylinder disc brake the same size (better effect), name affix "Twister" dropped
  • Color code / colors: 20 pearl purplish black mica / E1 candy lightning blue / 4Q met. champagne gold

Year of manufacture 2002

Model code ER500C1

ID number JKAER500ACA067000- JKAER500ADA067000-

Facelift is not known

Color code / colors 20 pearl purplish black mica 235 candy thunder blue 4Q met. champagne gold

Year of construction 2003

Model code ER500C1

ID number JKAER500ACA067001- JKAER500ADA067001-

Facelift is not known

Color code / colors 235 candy thunder blue (F2 galaxy silver ???) yellow (1G pearl candy yellow ???) silver

Year of construction 2004

Model code ER500C2

Ident number unknown

Model upgrade uncontrolled catalytic converter, power change to 49 hp, black rims, automatic light switch (when the engine is running), handle for pillion passenger always in black instead of machine color, fork protectors series,

Color code / colors 218 pearl mystic black (234 passion red ???)

Year of construction 2005

Model code is unknown

Ident number is not known

Facelift matted fork, stainless steel exhaust system

Color code / colors 235 candy thunder blue 218 pearl mystic black

Year of construction 2006

Model code is unknown

Ident number is not known

Facelift is not known

Color code / colors 235 candy thunder blue 218 pearl mystic black

With the ID number, the upper one denotes the factory-throttled version and the lower one the open version. In addition, the color code is a Kawasaki own designation and not a RAL code.

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