My Kawasaki ER5
Candy lightning Blue

Purchase

  May 2007

'KC' adopted on 28/04/07 from Alan (Sticks), previously owned by the Cats from the Fazer forum. Has been upgraded with HEL stainless steel braided brake lines and Renntec engine bars.

Kawasaki ER5 C1 Kawasaki ER5 C1 Kawasaki ER5 C1

Full detail

  9th August 2009

Thought I'd give the bike a bit of a tidy up

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After:

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New gear

I've been splashing the cash on some new gear, nearly as much as the bike cost!

Arai Viper GT - Freedom Silver Hein Gericke Bonnie Jacket Alpinestars GP Plus ladies gloves

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Specs

Engine typeLiquid cooled, four stroke, parallel twin cylinders, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement498 cm³
Bore x stroke74.0 x 58.0 mm
Compression ratio9.8:1
Induction system2x 34mm Keihin CVK
Maximum power50 hp 36.5 kW @ 8500 rpm
Maximum torque45.2 Nm @ 7000 rpm
IgnitionDigital
StartingElectric
Suspension, front37 mm telescopic fork
Suspension, rearDual rear shocks with 5-way adjustable preload
Transmission6-speed
Wheel travel, front125 mm
Wheel travel, rear114 mm
Tyre, front110/70 R17
Tyre, rear130/70 R17
Brakes, frontSingle 280mm disc 2 piston caliper
Brakes, rear160mm drum
Fuel capacity17 litres
Dry weight179 kg