KAWASAKI ER 5 Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos
First production year: 2003
The 2005 Kawasaki ER-5 carries on the features of the original model: the 498cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke parallel-twin engine delivering 50.3 PS and naked bike styling with a sporty attitude.
Thanks to its convenient dimensions and weight, the 2005 Kawasaki ER-5 can be equally useful as a commuter for daily rides, for fun around the city or for longer trips: its 17 L fuel tank capacity means you'll be riding quite a lot between refueling stops.
The instrument cluster retains the classic approach: dual gauges for speed and rpm, and easy-to-read lights indicators. The engine is still fueled by dual Keihin carburetors and digital ignition.
The 2004 Kawasaki ER-5 retains the styling and performance of the previous year model: a naked street bike with a 498cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke parallel-twin engine and 50.3 PS max power.
Thanks to the massive 17 L fuel tank the 2003 Kawasaki ER-5 makes also for a nice touring bike. Special accessories are available. This bike is a very handy commuter machine, as it comes with a two-up seat and under-seat storage. Its 179 kg weight and 800mm seat height make it very easy to ride, even by smaller motorcyclists.
The classic instrument cluster sports a dual-gauge design, with fuel and lights indicators which are all easy to read. The steel frame is complemented by a telescopic fork, a preload-adjustable rear shock, disc front brakes and a drum rear one.
The 2003 Kawasaki ER-5 is a naked street bike in the middleweight class, powered by a 498cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke parallel-twin engine. The max power the 2003 ER-5 can deliver reaches 50.3 PS @ 9000 rpm.
This bike is a very handy commuter machine, as it comes with a two-up seat and under-seat storage. Thanks to its weight (179 kg) and 800mm seat height, the 2003 ER-5 is very easy to ride, even by smaller motorcyclists.
The classic instrument cluster sports a dual-gauge design, with fuel and lights indicators which are all easy to read. The steel frame is complemented by a telescopic fork, a preload-adjustable rear shock, disc front brakes and a drum rear one. The 2003 Kawasaki ER-5 comes with a 17 L tank, making it also suitable for long trips.