Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
Back in 1996, Kawasaki decided to standardize naming for their popular 750 sportbike worldwide, rebadged the model in the US as the ZX-7R — the double R moniker was reserved for the more potent homologation special that Kawasaki sold in very limited numbers.
With the name change came several important updates, including a new engine with more mid-range power, a pair of ram-air intakes, as well as a set of Tokico six-pots and some fully-adjustable suspension front and rear. Despite making comparable power to Suzuki’s rival GSX-R SRAD, the ZX-7R came in 25kg (55lbs) heavier. Even still, the bike was a top seller due in large part to its street prowess and classic good looks that have stood the test of time.
VisorDown summed it up best in their retrospective review of the ZX-7R: “The Kawasaki ZX-7R still rates as one of the best-looking race-replica machines ever. And it’s been looks alone that have kept the venerable sexy seven so popular.” They go on to say that while the ZX-7R wasn’t as “radical” as their main competitor (the GSX-R750), it sold better thanks to better styling and a “race pedigree that the Suzuki couldn’t match.”
This example is VIN: JKAZX750PPA040065. It came to Iconic as an import from the Japan, the history is not known.
The odometer shows 32,443 kilometers (20,159 miles)
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, our service department cleaned and synced the carb, serviced the chain, and washed the front brake calipers.
Olly did the work, he notes the following in his condition report:
Tire Year Front/ Rear: 2018
Tire Life – Front/ Rear: 100%
Tire Pressure – Front: 35PSI; Rear: 38PSI
Brake Life – Front: 90%; Rear: 65%
Hydraulic Fluid -Front/Rear/Clutch: Ok
Engine Oil – Level: Ok; Quality: Ok
Coolant – Level: Ok; Quality: Ok
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Killswitch: Ok
Horn: Ok
Battery: 12.6V Charged
Modifications:
Akrapović exhaust.
Nitron rear shock.
Galespeed brake and clutch master cylinders and assemblies.
Aftermarket rearsets.
Pillion seat fairing.
Flush mount turn-signals.
Active throttle assembly.
StompGrip tank grips.
Braided stainless steel brake lines.
Anodized brake rotor bolts.
HID headlight bulbs.
Swingarm spools.
Frame sliders.
Active tail-tidy.
Colored valve stem caps.
Pigtail battery lead.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa tires with date codes of 1618 and 2718.
The sale includes four keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Kawasaki is offered on a clean Oregon title. Please note that as an import, this bike lacks certain compliance and emissions stickers that the state of California would require to transfer a title. Have any ZX-7R stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
