| Attribute | Kawasaki ER-5 1999 × | Suzuki GS 500 E 1999 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1999 | 1999 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model | Kawasaki ER-5 | Suzuki GS 500 E |
| Category | Naked bike | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 499 | 487 |
| Power (kw) | 36.5 | 32.8 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 0.54 | 0.52 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 45 | 40 |
| Bore (mm) | 74 | 74 |
| Stroke (mm) | 58 | 56.6 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 12.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 12.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Compression | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 160 | 250 |
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-17 | 130/70-17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | 120 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 80 | 115 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,430 | 1,410 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 193 | 186 |
| Seat height (mm) | 780 | 790 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 178 | 170 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) | 5 | 5.9 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 16 | 17 |