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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | ER-5 Twister | 
			
				| Years: | 1997-99 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 74 x 58 mm | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 9.8:1 | 
			
					
						| Induction: | 2x 34mm Keihin CVK | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | Digital | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Electric | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 50 hp / 36.5 kW @ 8500 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 45.2 Nm / 33.2 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Chain | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | 37 mm telescopic fork | 
			
					
						| Front Wheel Travel: | 125 mm / 4.9 in | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Dual rear shocks with 5-way adjustable preload | 
			
					
						| Rear Wheel Travel: | 114 mm / 4.5 in | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | Single 280mm disc 2 piston caliper | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | 160mm drum | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 110/70 R17 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 130/70 R17 | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1430 mm / 56.3 in | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 815 mm / 32.1 in | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 180.0 kg / 396.8 | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal |