We filmed a video from when Adam met Scott to pick this bike up (and of us firing it up for the first time), hope you enjoy!
Walkaround Video:
It rarely gets more Iconic than this – you’re looking at a bike from Scott Russell’s 1993 WSBK Championship-winning season! Scott was awarded this bike by Rob Muzzy in 1994 after racing it in the season finale of AMA Superbike at Road Atlanta, where he took a commanding victory:
Scott initially let his buddy Troy Lee display the bike at his shop from 1994-1998 or so, at which point he built a new home in Georgia and moved the bike in to be displayed at his place. A few years ago, he moved the bike to his friend Chris Jentzen’s shop but is now ready for it to find a new home.
Eight years ago, Scott posted a photo of this bike outside for the first time since 1994. It got moved to set up for a video shoot with Seed Factory:
The sister bike was on display at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in Pickering, Ohio and it was featured in the November 2015 issue of the American Motorcyclist magazine (page 28-29). Here’s the AMA’s description:
“The year after Russell gave Kawasaki its first Daytona 200 win – and won his first AMA Superbike Championship – he earned a ride on the Muzzy-led Kawasaki World Superbike team.
The ZX7R he rode was heavily modified version of the stock sportbike. It featured Kawasaki “works” pistons inside the four inline cylinders, each with a 71mm bore and a 47.3mm stroke. The transmission – another Kawasaki works part – was modified to support multiple ratios for each gear with an adjustable primary ratio.
The forks and shocks were Ohlins, with Dunlop tires on Marchesini wheels. Both the steering head and swingarm pivot were adjustable to allow for easily customized handling characteristics.
Braking duties were handled by Nissin calipers and carbon fiber rotors.
All that Muzzy-tuned tech, combined with the exceptional skill of Russell, resulted in four wins that year – at Hockenheim, Brno, Sugo, and Donington Park – and 14 second-place finishes.”
This example is VIN: JKAZXDM13PA000120.
A friend of ours with access to Kawasaki USA’s internal database was able to run the VIN and show that this was originally sold to Rob Muzzy, the phone number corresponds to his race company.
There is no odometer, true mileage is unknown.
Maintenance:
In 2021, Scott sent the bike to his friend Chris Jentzen’s shop for a once over. We believe it also got new tires at that time.
In preparation for the listing, we performed a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok (Aluminum)
Engine Oil Level: Low
Engine Oil Quality: (Age Unknown)
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: Dry
Coolant Quality: Fail (>0.30V)
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: No Pressure Fail (>3% of moisture contamination)
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Fail (>3% of moisture contamination)
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Fail (>3% of moisture contamination)
Final Drive Condition: Rusty
Headlight High Beam: N/A
Headlight Low Beam: N/A
Passing Light: N/A
Parking Light: N/A
Turn Signals: N/A
Tail Light: N/A
Brake Light (Front Switch): N/A
Brake Light (Rear Switch): N/A
Plate Light: N/A
Horn: N/A
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 60%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 20%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Leaking (Bumpstop Broken)
Tire Date Code Front: Old Race Slicks
Tire Date Code Rear: Old Race Slicks
Tire % Remaining Front: 90+%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 90+%
Tire Press. Front: 34 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 36 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: Dead
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: Total Loss
Running Condition: Runs on Bench
Test Ride Completed: None Taken
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
-Total Loss Electrical System
-Hydro systems showing signs of excess moisture contamination
-Coolant is empty
-No pressure in front brake assembly
-Tires are out of date spec and dry rotted
-Bike is in a display state but is capable of running
It is ready for display, if you’d like it to run our service department recommends the following:
-Oil and Filter Change
-Battery
-Chain and Sprockets
-Hydro 3
-Tire 2
-Fastener check and torque
-Rear brake pads
-New front rotors and pads (Carbon Discs)
-Fork oil
-Shock rebuild
-Coolant
Several body pieces feature Scott’s name/initials, and a few pieces have notes referencing the 1993 season:
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop slicks with date codes of 3319 and 2821.
The sale includes a matching suit, boots, and a signed helmet, all from Scott’s personal collection.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Panorama City, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Kawasaki is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
