Spec Sheet
The information below is specific to the Kawasaki - ER-5 (ER 500 A1) 97, showing anything for service information to the amount of fork oil or even the tyre pressures. If you would like to contribute any missing information, please use the edit link below.
Back.Bike Info
CC:
500
Service
Chain Freeplay mm:
35
Cooling System (litres):
1.7
Engine Oil Classification API:
SG
Engine Oil Grade SAE:
10W40
Engine Oil quantity with filter (litres):
3
Fork oil grade:
10w20
Front Fork Oil cc (left leg):
315
Front Fork Oil cc (right leg):
315
Idle Speed (rpm):
1200 -1250
Spark Plugs Gap (mm):
0.6 - 0.7
Tyre Pressure Back Bar / psi:
2.5 - 36
Tyre Pressure Front Bar / psi:
2.2 - 32
Valve Clearance Cold - Exhaust:
0.18 - 0.23 mm
Valve Clearance Cold - Inlet:
0.13 - 0.18 mm
Brakes
Front:
Disc
Rear:
Drum
Brake fluid:
dot 3
Dimensions
Wet Weight:
193 kg
Electrics
Voltage:
12v
Charging System:
alternator 21 v (3 phase)
Ignition:
TCI
Main Fuse:
30 amp
Spark Plugs:
DPR9EA NGK
Engine
Type:
Liquid Cooled 4 Stroke DOHC Parallel Twin
Bore x Stroke:
74 x 58 mm
Carburation:
Keihin CVK 34 X 2
Carburation Main Jet:
105
Displacement:
498 cc
Fuel Minimum Octane Rating:
95
No. of Valves:
8
Pilot Screw Setting:
1.25
Starting:
electric starter
Transmission
Chain Number of Links:
106
Chain type:
EK520SX-0
Clutch Type:
wet multiplate
Gearchange Pattern:
1N23456
Primary Drive:
chain
Sprocket front:
17
Sprocket rear:
42
Misc.
Motorcycle Style:
ROADSTER
Tyres
Front:
110/70-H17 Tubeless
Rear:
130/70-17 Tubeless
Wheels
Rear:
er5
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