Kawasaki ER-5 - First Bike (Kawasaki ER-5)

Member Name: pie_master

Product:	Kawasaki ER-5
Date:	28/05/09 (429 review reads)
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Advantages: Reliability and Ease of Use

Disadvantages: Dated Design, Finish Quality of Metal

This is my first bike, and as a step-up from 125's I've found that it provides an friendly and willing tool with which to start 'proper biking'. Before getting on my ER-5 for the first time I was worried that it may be too wide, tall and heavy, but for an average size person it is very manageable and easy to ride. The controls are well laid out and the simple design of the majority of components provides three highly beneficial uses:

1 - Repairs are less daunting to tackle for novice mechanics,
2 - Repairs are less costly,
3 - Components are a little more 'rugged' and can resist the ham-fisted fumblings of the inexperienced spanner-wielder!

My ER-5 is around 9 years old and has got about 25 thousand miles on the clock. It is at the stage where bits and bobs need replacing (fork seals, clutch springs etc.) but all in all it is still a fairly reliable and solid little bike.

Summary: Solid & Friendly

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