ER-5

2002 Kawasaki ER-5 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2002 Kawasaki ER-5 naked motorcycle, Kawasaki features a 499 cc (30.5 cu in) twin, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 50 HP (36.5 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 100.2 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the ER-5 measures 179 kg (395 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.28 HP/kg (3.58 kg per horsepower).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 1997 to 2006, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.