Bought it!!!

[AcIdBuRnZ]

Hi,

I bought that ER-5 I was posting about the other day!!!

Woohoo! First big bike!!!

Here's the deal:

Kawasaki ER-5
Only 2 previous owners
'R' reg model, 19500 miles on clock
Metallic Silver
Alarm fitted
Flyscreen fitted
2 new tyres
Goodridge braided brake hoses

1 year MOT\6 months Tax\3 month warranty

Got it for £1375 (was priced at £1500 originally)

These type of bikes don't hang around up here, so I didn't want to miss the boat, I've missed a few good bargins recently.

Picking it up next Friday!!! Can't wait

Cheers

Mark
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Past: Honda NSR125R >> Kawasaki ER-5a2 >> Kawasaki ZZR-600e1 >> Suzuki GSXR-750Y >> Honda VTR 1000 Firestorm
"Chickity China the Chinese Chicken..."

[McJamweasel]

Congrats matey, enjoy it.

I rode one of them on my DAS and quite liked it, although admittedly i do like my ZX-6R more.
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[swaffs]

Now all you need to do is give Danny a shout to source your insurance.

[Danny]

Nice one, have fun mate.

[Stevie Northants]

Good one mate,Friday is a good day to get a bike,all weekend to enjoy it!
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'98 Gixer 600,red and black(the fastest colour )
Why put off until tomorrow what you can get someone else to do for you today?

[True Blue]

Nice one mate. hope to see it some time.

Oh, and Danny's insurance service is definitely recommended
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[Harman]

well done mate

[ZaphodBeeble]

Nice one, I hope the weather holds out for you now. (Oh and for the rest of us of course. )
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Current bike: VTR1000F Firestorm. Previous: Firestorm (written off) - XJ600 Divvy - NSR125 - DT125 and a load of offroaders.

[big al]

nice one! have many a good day.
ride safe
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[WildGoose]

good to hear mate, enjoy it
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[Smoto Bob]

wehey a sensible choice

have fun
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[EuropeanNC30R...]

Nice one, sounds like a good price

[wat_400??]

well played mate! you get it privately? or you know the guy?
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[John]

https://www.kawasaki.fr/motos/sports/er5/ima_1.jpg



Enjoy.
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[ProXimaCore]

Looks alot better than I expected it to actually. Never rode one though. Enjoy the bike mate. What made you get one of these over a sportsbike? If you don't mind me asking. Thought you'd be getting a CBR or Gixxer after the NSR.
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Honda NSR125R -> Suzuki GSXR400R GK76a -> Kawasaki ZX636 B1H -> Honda CBR400RR NC29 -> Nothing

[Danny]

Price I would assume ProXimaCore.

[Adam_P]

[ProXimaCore]

Yeah same thing that's delayed me getting a big sportsbike. I'm settling for a gsxr400r for the moment while I'm saving cash for hopefully a ZX-7R. Getting the little gixxer at not much more than what I sold the NSR for so it'll do me just now and I really wanted something with fairings.
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Honda NSR125R -> Suzuki GSXR400R GK76a -> Kawasaki ZX636 B1H -> Honda CBR400RR NC29 -> Nothing

[Kris]

Nice bikes Had one as a courtesy once Liked it a lot, although the budget suspension wallows a fair bit at naughty speeds down country lanes Still had a right giggle on it, hit a ton easily.

Mine died and refused to start though Sidestand cut-out switches are notoriously shit. Have fun!
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[dainesefreak]

Nice one, now thrash it until it begs for more!

[AcIdBuRnZ]

Hi,

Cheers for the nice pic John

wat_400...I bought it from a Honda dealer locally (didn't you read the '3 month warranty' part??? - a slight clue!!!)

ProXimaCore...You sold your NSR? Did you get the power problem fixed? And how come you never mentioned it!!!

Went for the sensible option rather than a sportsbike. A year on an NSR and I hate the riding position (maybe it ain't for me?). I hate how it's so light and drifts all over in these hellish Scottish winds. I hate having ZERO power (especially in head-winds) and no torque to speak of.

I had a good think about my priorities too. Which I think a lot of people with 125's should do, but don't. It's fine to dream about a Blade or an R1 - let's face it who wouldn't? But I'm following my head rather than my heart here. My main use for a bike is transport. Getting to work and college. Yeah, weekend blasts round the B roads too!!!

I've spent a good 8 hours or so on an ER-5. I like it. Alot. I like the naked looks, it has enough power to keep me happy for another year or so, and I feel my riding will benefit from riding it rather than a powerful sportsbike. I'm sure the more experienced riders will take some comfort in hearing someone like me being sensible!!!

And yeah, a student, so money is an important factor, monthly insurance costs, fuel bill and so on. The ER-5 in my book is the right choice for my next bike - good looks, good performance (nice torque!), does what I want it to do and more.

Like I say, it's the right choice for me, I feel. If people want a sportsbike (and have that kind of money) then go for it. It's your life and your decision.

That's all I have to say about that!

Ride safe peeps

Mark
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Past: Honda NSR125R >> Kawasaki ER-5a2 >> Kawasaki ZZR-600e1 >> Suzuki GSXR-750Y >> Honda VTR 1000 Firestorm
"Chickity China the Chinese Chicken..."

[MarJay]

Good man! I like to see people that don't give in to peer pressure and buy the latest hot-poop sports machine.

You have a bike you like and no-one can put you off it. I like it!
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[ProXimaCore]

[Kickstart]

Cruel picture. "The mouse of the towns"?

Enjoy you new bike.

All the best

Keith
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[stevo as b4]

Theres a lad that rides round town on an ER5 with a Micron race can, and Renthal MX bars. He likes his wheelies and brisk acceleration, to slightly in excess of the speed limit
It's bloody loud, but it actually sounds quite good 2! One of the best sounding motorcyles ive ever heard was a mate of a mate's Honda CBX750 with a nice 4-1 pipe. That bike sounded great, and went well too!
Ive ridden the ER5 not for years (DAS) but i quite liked it. The finish and suspension are not up to the CB500 standard, but the motor is smoother around town and less lumpy at low revs. It does lose out a bit to the top end of the CB, but then the CB500 is irritating/amusing with its lumpy feel at less than 3.5k and then a sudden mad top end rush at 8k!