The '''Kawasaki ER-5''' first appeared in 1997 and lasted until 2005. This motorcycle was based on the sports 2-cylinder engine from [[Kawasaki_GPZ500 | Kawasaki GPZ500]], which received different camshafts, a lower degree compression, other exhaust system and other carburetor settings.

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The Kawasaki ER-5 was intended primarily for the European market (the official full name is Kawasaki ER-5 Twister). In 2006, due to the release of new emission standards Euro-3, it is finally phased out and replaced with a more modern flagship motorcycle - [[Kawasaki_ER-6 | Kawasaki ER-6]].

The Kawasaki ER-5 features a liquid-cooled, in-line 2-cylinder engine producing 50 hp. power and 45 Nm of torque. The motor had a flat shelf of power and torque, providing confident traction from low to medium revs. In addition to [[Kawasaki_GPZ500 | Kawasaki GPZ500]] and Kawasaki ER-5, this engine was also installed on the enduro tourist [[Kawasaki_KLE500 | Kawasaki KLE 500]] and cruiser [[Kawasaki_EN500_Vulcan | Kawasaki EN500 Vulcan]].