Kawasaki ER5 > Reviews (18)

My little ER5 has been my saving grace. I passed my motorbike test on this great little bike, despite falling off it 10 minutes before my test (hit a curb on my practice -u-turn). After passing my test i went to purchase my first motorcycle, i was dead excited and explained what i wanted to my local yamaha dealer, and they showed my the fazer 600. I sat on the bike and being 5"3 could just reach the floor. I asked if not having flat feet on the floor would be a problem and they said no i would be fine and i stupidly bought the bike. After falling off three times in 6 months i had, had enough and wanted to change the bike and i was advised to get an ER5 because i knew the bike and was comfortable on it. I lost around £1500 pounds on the fazer and am still begrudgingly paying it back now.

I picked up my ER5, a little black number, and was immediatley more comfortable. With the low seat option making the bike seat height 50mm lower it is perfect for little shortys like me!!! She is very a 54 reg and is very reliable - for a twin. Always starts, great in slow moving traffic and also has a little bit of umph being a 500cc for a little speed. She will only do 110mph maximum, but thats plenty if you are a little steady eddie like me.

I have taken my bike over to the Assen TT, been touring in Wales and central England and next year am taking her up to Scotland. I sometimes find her a little difficult on bends now that i am more confident. She becomes a little unstable and gets a bit kicky on the rear if you try and take her too fast into a bend - my boyfriend has a Hornet but she tries to keep up. I would highly recommend this motorcycle to any small women out there who have just passed thier test who want a confidence builder.