| General information |
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| Model: | Kawasaki ER-5 |
| Year: | 1999 |
| Category: | Naked bike |
| Rating: | 68.9 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
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| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 499.00 ccm (30.45 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | Twin |
| Stroke: | 4 |
| Power: | 50.00 HP (36.5 kW)) @ 9000 RPM |
| Torque: | 45.00 Nm (4.6 kgf-m or 33.2 ft.lbs) @ 7200 RPM |
| Compression: | 9.8:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 74.0 x 58.0 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Starter: | Electric |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed |
Transmission type
final drive: | Chain |
| Physical measures |
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| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: | 193.0 kg (425.5 pounds) |
| Seat height: | 780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Wheelbase: | 1,430 mm (56.3 inches) |
| Chassis and dimensions |
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| Front suspension travel: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rear suspension travel: | 80 mm (3.1 inches) |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 130/70-17 |
| Front brakes: | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter: | 280 mm (11.0 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Expanding brake |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
| Speed and acceleration |
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| Top speed: | 178.0 km/h (110.6 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): | 5.000 seconds |
| 60-140 km/h (37-87 mph), highest gear: | 16.900 seconds |
| Other specifications |
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| Fuel capacity: | 16.00 litres (4.23 gallons) |
| Fuel consumption pr. 10 km (6.2 miles): | 0.54 litres (0.14 gallons) |
| Further information |
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