Across the 2000 and 2001 model years, the Kawasaki ER-5 Twister motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 383.6 lb (174 kg) to 396.8 lb (180 kg).
Kawasaki ER-5 Twister 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki ER-5 Twister?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Kawasaki ER-5 Twister is lighter than about 72.2% of 9 Kawasaki naked bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki ER-5 Twister weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2000, 2001 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 383.6 lb (174 kg) to 396.8 lb (180 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 499 cc |
| Torque | 33.2 lb-ft (45 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 2000 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 | 8.36 lb-ft / 100 lb to 8.65 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.26 cc / lb to 1.3 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 76.9 lb / 100 cc to 79.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.9% to 7% |
| Weight with full tank | 409.9 lb (185.9 kg) to 424.8 lb (192.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki ER-5 Twister weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki ER-5 Twister dry weight?
The available dry weight is 383.6 lb (174 kg) to 396.8 lb (180 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Kawasaki ER-5 Twister lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki naked bikes?
It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 28th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Kawasaki ER-5 Twister years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2000-2001 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 Twister?
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 Twister and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 570.2 lb (258.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Kawasaki ER-5 Twister weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 409.9 lb (185.9 kg) to 424.8 lb (192.7 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
What is the Kawasaki ER-5 Twister full-tank weight estimate?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 409.9 lb (185.9 kg) to 424.8 lb (192.7 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Kawasaki ER-5 Twister total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 6.9% to 7% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.
How does Kawasaki ER-5 Twister torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 8.36 lb-ft per 100 lb to 8.65 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
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.