Kawasaki ER-5

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Kawasaki ER-5

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Reviewed: by Visordown
A stalwart of training schools across the land, the ER-5 is a very workmanlike effort that - try as it might - just can't measure up to Honda's CB500.Unexciting performance is perfect for anyone's 'first big bike', thanks to the unintimidating way it makes its power and the neutral handling. ...  Continue reading

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Reader Reviews

9 user reviews of Kawasaki ER-5 See all

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Very good bike to move up to from a 125, could possibly get away with having it unrestricted on new license but would have to dyno it obviously Continue reading...
Bought mine new in 2000 for £ 3500 IN BLUE .Had for 3 years never let me down ,put did not use for 3 months due too work commitments.When i fired her up first go the clutch was stuck on .Got her mended then sol Continue reading...
Suits me fine. Continue reading...
excellent value for money Continue reading...
a lot of bang for your buck i'd have one for the riding i do. brilliant first time bike, and enough to make your cheeks meet around the back of your head, and enough to kill you. but a big introduction to bikin Continue reading...

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I have an early '96 model nice bike well built but keeps having ignition problems only firing on 1 side. don't know if this is common but very frustrating. otherwise handles great easy riding for long journeys.

Posted: 14/11/2009 at 10:19



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Ease of use, ease of maintenance
 
No frills performance and prone to corrosion
  • Price: £3345.00
  • Year: from 2003
  • Engine capacity: 498cc
  • Power: 49bhp
  • Weight: 179kg

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