Across 7 covered model years from 1997 to 2006, the Kawasaki ER-5 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 425.5 lb (193 kg) and dry weights ranging from 383.6 lb (174 kg) to 434.3 lb (197 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki ER-5 weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki ER-5?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki ER-5 is lighter than about 65.8% of 60 Kawasaki naked bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki ER-5 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 425.5 lb (193 kg) |
| Dry weight | 383.6 lb (174 kg) to 434.3 lb (197 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 498 cc to 499 cc |
| Torque | 30.2 lb-ft (41 Nm) to 33.9 lb-ft (46 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.23 US gal (16 L) to 4.49 US gal (17 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) to 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1997 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.8 lb-ft / 100 lb to 8.84 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.15 cc / lb to 1.3 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 76.9 lb / 100 cc to 87.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.2% to 7.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 420.9 lb (190.9 kg) to 422.5 lb (191.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki ER-5 weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki ER-5 dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1997, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006 years, listed wet/running weight is 425.5 lb (193 kg) and listed dry weight is 383.6 lb (174 kg) to 434.3 lb (197 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Kawasaki ER-5 lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki naked bikes?
It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 34th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Kawasaki ER-5 years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 1997, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki ER-5?
Based on the supplied 4.23 US gal (16 L) to 4.49 US gal (17 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) to 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Kawasaki ER-5 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 605.5 lb (274.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much heavier is the Kawasaki ER-5 with a full tank?
The page calculates about 420.9 lb (190.9 kg) to 422.5 lb (191.7 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight number.
What is the Kawasaki ER-5 torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 7.8 lb-ft per 100 lb to 8.84 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How large is the Kawasaki ER-5 engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 1.15 cc per lb to 1.3 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What are the lightest and heaviest Kawasaki ER-5 years?
Among years with usable comparable figures, 1997-1998 is the lightest at 383.6 lb (174 kg), while 2006 is the heaviest at 434.3 lb (197 kg).
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Kawasaki website.