2005 Kawasaki ER-5 review from United Kingdom
"Great commuting bike"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Water pump new seals at 8000 miles.
Clutch thrust bearing at 8400 miles.
Regulator rectifier at 8999 miles.
Starter motor bush at 8999 miles.
General comments?
Nice bike for commuting, handles fantastic.
The seat is terrible for long journeys.
Very expensive for spare parts.
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| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Acceleration marks | 8 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | |
| Handling marks | 9 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 1 miles |
| Most recent distance | 8997 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Yamaha SR125 SE |
| Date of Entry | 11th March, 2008 |