The Kawasaki ER-5 motorcycle specifications include a 499 cc (30.45 cu in) engine, power of 50 hp (36.5 kW), a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 174 kg (383.6 lb).
Key specifications
The 1997 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki ER-5 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 32% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 45th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 27% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 39th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 30th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
50 hp — more powerful than about 45% of Kawasaki models with power data.
499 cc — larger displacement than about 39% of Kawasaki models.
780 mm — taller than about 30% of Kawasaki models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.287 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 287.4 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 100.2 hp/L |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 499 cc (30.45 cu in) |
| Power | 50 hp (36.5 kW) |
| Torque | 46.0 Nm (4.7 kgf-m or 33.9 ft.lbs) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 174 kg (383.6 lb) |
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| Seat height | 780 mm (30.7 inches) |
Performance
| Top speed | 185.0 km/h (115.0 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.2874 hp/kg |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.