The Kawasaki ER-5 is an affordable naked bike from Kawasaki. It uses a liquid-cooled 498cc parallel twin from the GPZ500S in a simple, light chassis.
Easy to ride and cheap to run, it was a popular choice for learners and commuters. Rivals included the Suzuki GS500 and Honda CB500.
| Year | Photo | Engine | Power | Weight | Seat | Fields |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | ![]() |
498 cc | 49.8 hp | 193 kg | 800 mm | 34 |
| 2005 | ![]() |
498 cc | 49 hp | 179 kg | 810 mm | 37 |
| 2004 | ![]() |
498 cc | 49 hp | 179 kg | 810 mm | 37 |
| 2003 | ![]() |
498 cc | 50 hp | 179 kg | 800 mm | 35 |
| 2002 | ![]() |
499 cc | 50 hp | 179 kg | 790 mm | 36 |
| 2001 | ![]() |
499 cc | 50 hp | 177 kg | 780 mm | 36 |
| 2000 | ![]() |
499 cc | 50 hp | 177 kg | 780 mm | 36 |
| 1999 | ![]() |
499 cc | 50 hp | 177 kg | 780 mm | 36 |
| 1998 | ![]() |
498 cc | 50 hp | 174 kg | 780 mm | 36 |
| 1997 | ![]() |
499 cc | 50 hp | 174 kg | 780 mm | 36 |