The Kawasaki ER-5 Twister was a motorcycle produced from 2000 to 2002. It featured a four-stroke parallel twin engine with a capacity of 498cc and 4 valves per cylinder. The bike was liquid-cooled with a compression ratio of 9.8:1 and an ignition system that was digital. It had a maximum power output of 50 hp at 8500 rpm and a torque of 45.2 Nm at 7000 rpm. The transmission was a 6-speed, and the final drive was a chain. The front suspension had a 37 mm telescopic fork, and the rear suspension was dual rear shocks with 5-way adjustable preload. The bike had a single 280mm disc with a 2 piston caliper in the front and a 160mm drum brake in the rear. It had a wheelbase of 1430 mm, a seat height of 815 mm, and a dry weight of 180.0 kg. The fuel capacity was 17 litres.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki ER-5 Twister
| Year | 2000 – 02 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 74 x 58 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Induction | 2x 34mm Keihin CVK |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 50 hp / 36.5 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 45.2 Nm / 33.2 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 37 mm telescopic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel | 125 mm / 4.9 in |
| Rear Suspension | Dual rear shocks with 5-way adjustable preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 114 mm / 4.5 in |
| Front Brakes | Single 280mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | 160mm drum |
| Front Tyre | 110/70 R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70 R17 |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Seat Height | 815 mm / 32.1 in |
| Dry Weight | 180.0 kg / 396.8 |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal |
