2005/6 Kawasaki ER5 - any impressions?

**Kendog** · 30th January 2006, 20:05

Just wondering if anyone out there has ridden one of these.

What are your thoughts?
Is it worth the $8,000 price tag?

The wife may have to look at something like this until we can afford a bike she really likes with a low seat.

**SPman** · 30th January 2006, 20:19

Someone had one on the newbies run. yesterday
Whoops, no, that was a ER6N...I confuse easy these days.....

**James Deuce** · 30th January 2006, 20:52

Yes I have a thought.

Pay 9990 for an ER6N. Just as tiny as the ER5, but likely to give satisfaction for a much longer period of time. It's lighter too, so it will be easy to paddle around a park.

**zadok** · 30th January 2006, 22:44

I had one from the bike shop as a loaner when my bike was getting serviced. I wasn't that impressed with it. A bit small for a 6 footer and there was an enoying 'beep' coming from somewhere! The ER-6n would be the go I reckon.

MD · 31st January 2006, 15:18

I had one for a year and it was a little ripper. Cheap to run, peppy motor and easy to live with. Bought it for $4000 and traded it in a year later for $4000. Who says Jappers depreciate. But $8000 new... might pay to shop around a bit more.

**Krayy** · 2nd February 2006, 12:24

I've got an impression of one.......

Bwaaaaaahhhhhhh....bwaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh.....bwaaaaaa ahhhhhhh... brrrrrnnngggg-a-brrrrrrrrng-a....bwaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh.....bwaaaaaahhhhhhh

Spot the down-change

P.S. I've taken an ER6-N for a rip and would heartily recommmend it. Although, I'm waiting for the Suzuki GSR600 to come out before I make up my mind.