The Kawasaki ER-5 Twister was a motorcycle model produced from 2003-05. The engine was a four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, with 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 498cc. The cooling system was liquid-cooled with a compression ratio of 9.8:1. It had 2x 34mm Keihin CVK induction and a digital ignition. The maximum power output was 50hp at 8500 rpm and 45.2 Nm of torque at 7000 rpm. Transmission was a 6-speed, with a final drive chain. The suspension featured a 37mm telescopic fork on the front, and dual rear shocks with 5-way adjustable preload on the back. The front brakes were a single 280mm disc with a 2-piston caliper, while the rear brakes were a 160mm drum. The front tyre was 110/70 R17, and the rear tyre was 130/70 R17. The wheelbase was 1430mm, and the seat height was 815mm. The dry weight was 180.0kg, and the fuel capacity was 17 litres/4.4 US gal.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki ER-5 Twister
| Year | 2003 – 05 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
