No Reserve – 2002 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Description

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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: JKAZX750PPA058694. The seller imported the bike from the UK and had Iconic pick it up from the port of Los Angeles. Unfortunately, he passed away before he had the chance to take delivery. Iconic is helping sell the bike on behalf of the estate.

The odometer shows 23,250 miles.

Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us replace the battery, clean and sync the carbs, and replace the clutch. Our service department notes the following in their condition report:

Tire Year Front/ Rear: 0109/0309
Tire % Front/ Rear:60/60
Tire Press Front/ Rear:30/32
Brake % Front/ Rear :60/70
Hydraulic: LEVEL OK, > 3% MOISTURE
Oil:OK
Coolant:OK
Low Beam:OK
High Beam:OK
Turn:OK
Tail Light:OK
Brake Light:OK
Plate Light:OK
Kill:OK
Horn:OK
Fork:OK
Shock/s:OK
Final Drive:OK
Battery:12.7/14.1CHG

Notes:
TEST RIDE 1 MILE, UNIT OPERATES AS DESIGNED

RECCOMENDED SERVICES:
• OIL + FILTER (AGE UNKNOWN)
• COOLANT (AGE UNKNOWN)
• HYDRAULIC FLUID X2 (ABOVE MOISTURE THRESHOLD)
• TIRES (AGED)
• CHAIN SERVICE

Please note: the shipper dropped the crate when loading the crate into a pickup truck for delivery to Iconic. We replaced the windscreen and buffed and polished the fairing.

Modifications:
RG Racing frame sliders.

RG Racing swingarm spools.

Tank pad.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Maxxis Supermaxx tires that have aged out.

The sale includes two keys, a selection of service records, the MOT paperwork, as well as the original owner’s manual.

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, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Kawasaki is offered on a clean Tennessee 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!