Is the Kawasaki ER 500 a good bike?

Is the Kawasaki ER 500 a good bike?

If you want a cheap do anything bike get a er 500 This is a great bike. Mine has jetted carbs and a Delkevic exhaust, LED flowing indicators and an HID headlight. It’s great for blasting round town an commuting too. Upgraded front disc to wavey and fitted bigger caliper.

How much does a Kawasaki ER 5 cost?

Easy to work on, low stress, parts cost pennies and the insurance is crazily cheap (19-years-old, just past my test, one year NCB) £400 third party, fire and theft. You can pick up a decent one for about a grand but they can be pretty thirsty when ridden hard especially noticeable if your upgrading form a 125cc.

What was the price of a Suzuki T500?

The T500 was the cheapest genuine touring-capable bike one could buy. In 1970, it cost $899 — almost half the price of the Honda 750 four — which made it a real bargain. The XS650 I rode got about 50 mpg, something I was amazed to find possible with the T500.

What are the weaknesses of a Kawasaki ER-5?

Easily the ER-5’s biggest weakness. The engine and other components are sound but the electrics are a serious issue, check the regulator/rectifier and watch for a strange smell after a long ride that will indicate a battery overcharge and reg/rec failure.

Where can I buy a used Kawasaki en500?

Kawasaki EN500 EN 500 Vulcan 1997-On Exhaust item for sale: left exhaust pipe. kawasaki en500 in used but good condition 8/10. Collection from Newcastle . Buyer can arrange collection by UPS at their own arrangement. Cicitree 4x carburetor repair kit plunger. No reserve and all questions answere.

What’s the history of the Kawasaki en500 Vulcan?

Kawasaki EN500 (Vulcan 500 LTD): images, gallery. Kawasaki EN500 (Vulcan 500 LTD): video. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. Videos you watch may be added to the TV’s watch history and influence TV recommendations. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to YouTube on your computer.

What’s the difference between Kawasaki EX500 and Ninja 500?

The original EX500’s bodywork was deep-sixed in favor of a nicely redesigned front fairing that offers slightly more wind protection, along with a headlight sourced from the ZX-6 that projects a much better beam at night than its forerunner.

How many miles per gallon does a Kawasaki 500 get?

Even with this type of power, the 498cc mill can be coaxed out of 50 miles per gallon under a mellow throttle hand. The Ninja 500’s chassis, however, received a thorough going-over for this year.

If you want a cheap do anything bike get a er 500 This is a great bike. Mine has jetted carbs and a Delkevic exhaust, LED flowing indicators and an HID headlight. It’s great for blasting round town an commuting too. Upgraded front disc to wavey and fitted bigger caliper.

When did the Kawasaki ER 5 come out?

1996: Kawasaki ER-5 introduced. 2001: Kawasaki ER-5 re-styled. None. 43 owners have reviewed their KAWASAKI ER-5 (1996 – 2007) and rated it in a number of areas. Read what they have to say and what they like and dislike about the bike below.

Easily the ER-5’s biggest weakness. The engine and other components are sound but the electrics are a serious issue, check the regulator/rectifier and watch for a strange smell after a long ride that will indicate a battery overcharge and reg/rec failure.

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