Kawasaki ER-5 Reviews

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 ...  Read the complete review

I've owned my ER5 for nearly 4 years now. I've covered nearly 14000 miles in that time with no problems whatsoever. This bike is not known as a touring motorcycle but mine has travelled, two-up, fully loaded with luggage up and down the Pyrenees, the Alps and across France. It has impressed me with its willing engine and good handling. The ...  Read the complete review

I have had my 2000 ER5 for 4 months. The ER5 must be run-in at 4,000rpm for the first 500mls, this equates to around 55mph. The initial running-in was not easy as the ER5 is not particularly happy below 2,500rpm so the rev range you can use is very narrow. This makes for never ending gear changes and the bike never enters its power band ...  Read the complete review

I bought a secondhand P-reg ER-5 after passing my Direct Access course in June 1999, and since then I have been using it to commute to and from work in Central London. It has been very solid and confidence-inspiring, and nothing has gone wrong with it as yet. I've heard of electrical problems with new models, but have not experienced any ...  Read the complete review