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For ’90s Kawasaki fans, the N1 model of the ZX-7RR is just about as good as it gets. It was the last of several homologation specials based on the ZX-7, and Kawi only made 500 examples.
The base ZX-7 was a lovely bike to ride, but the N1 homologation was truly special thanks to a laundry list of upgrades: adjustable steering head angle (23.5-26.0 degrees), adjustable swingarm pivot, 41mm Keihin flatslide carbs, Nissin brakes (6-piston calipers up front), quick-ratio gearbox, upgraded fully-adjustable suspension front and rear, and a solo seat. Compared to previous homologation Ninja ZX-7s, the N1 had a steel (not aluminum) tank.
Fun story about the N1 models: they were the first year to get purple wheels. The homologation Ninjas were so popular as privateer racers that Rob Muzzy was finding it too difficult to identify his bikes in a sea of green. His solution? Paint the wheels purple. Apparently Kawasaki liked it enough that they went with purple wheels for the 1996 bikes as well.
In the US, the ZX-7RR/N1 was only offered in 1996. But our neighbors to the north in Canada got a very limited number of examples for the 1997 model year. Different sources say different things regarding the number of bikes sold in Canada that year, we’ve seen claims between 7 and 15.
Manufactured in December of 1996, this example is VIN: JKAZXDN1XVA001521. The seller acquired it eight years ago from a private party in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
During his ownership, the seller has covered roughly 5,000 kilometers. The odometer shows 15,169 kilometers (9,425 miles).
“This is a very rare bike. None were imported to the USA. This one was sold private and not raced.”
Maintenance:
“Tires replaced this past winter and not used since, oil and filter.” Our partners at Dreamcycle inspected the bike and have provided the following condition report (please note that the rear brake pedal is soft):
Modifications:
D&D exhaust (original included in sale).
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax Q5S tires with date codes of 1823 and 3423.
The sale includes 2 ignition keys, the owner’s manual, service manual, and the original exhaust.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“Marks on rims, exhaust can, some marks and scratches on bodywork, worn paint around ignition cylinder, spider webbing in paint on tail section, scuff marks on frame and swing arm. Small chip in tank paint.”
Currently located in Sorrento, Other, this Kawasaki is offered on a clean British Columbia registration. Have any ZX-7RR stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
