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| Name | value |
|---|---|
| year | 1995 |
| area code | EU,UK,FR,NL,AR,FG,GR,IT,NR,SD,SP,ST |
| frame range | LE500A 039001 - LE500A 045000 |
| engine range | EX500AE 018001 - EX500AE 999999 |
Introduced as an entry-level Adventure motorcycle, complete with bash plate and dual-purpose tyres. The combination of high seating and wide bars gives a great feeling of balance and control particularly at low speeds which is boon both for town riding and for the adventure sport side of things.
It’s tried and tested ER5 based parallel twin engine gives a very handy 45bhp @ 8300 rpm, combined with a user friendly power band which help’s the less inexperienced rider as well as being more relaxing on those trips around Europe.
Still in production at the time of writing, low purchase costs and relatively low priced servicing ensures this model with it’s continued sales success in the budget ‘Adventure’ motorcycle market.