In 1988, Kawasaki debuted a 750cc racebike called the ZXR-7. The following year, they released a production version – we knew it in the US as the Ninja ZX-7.
The 748cc inline four engine produced 105 horsepower inside of an aluminum perimeter frame. Performance Bikes magazine saw 91 hp at the rear wheel with a 152 mph top speed in a 1989 test.
Crucially, it was easy to ride (though the rear suspension was quite stiff). As noted in a period review, it was “one of the few modern 750s that can be ridden to its maximum in comparative safety.”
Arguably just as important, it looked the part. As Bennett’s says, “When Kawasaki pulled the covers off the ZXR it was love at first sight for riders all over the world. With its twin headlights, race inspired fairing and paint scheme and hoover pipes, the ZXR looked every bit an endurance racer for the road. Add in the beefy aluminium E-Box frame, 17-inch wheels and sporty rubber and the ZXR certainly gave the impression it meant business. Who cared if the hoover pipes did absolutely nothing aside from blow air onto the cylinder head, they looked cool and that was what really counted.” It was the springboard for the long series of Kawasaki 750cc sportbikes that we all adore.
Manufactured in January of 1989, this example is VIN: JKAZXDH15KA002468. The seller purchased the bike three years ago from notorious custom builder Max Hazan.
During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 30 miles. The odometer shows 24,028 miles.
Maintenance:
The seller reports that the bike needs a carb adjustment. Additionally, the choke cable is disconnected.
Modifications:
Supertrapp exhaust.
Flat-slide carburetors.
Aftermarket steering stabilizer.
Mirror delete.
Kawasaki decal delete.
Aftermarket petcock.
Aftermarket bar ends.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa tires with date codes of 5317 and 2818.
The sale includes one key.
The sale also includes the mirrors, the stock carbs, and service records.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
The bellypan is missing a bolt.
The rear reflector is missing a fastener.
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Kawasaki is offered on a clean California title. Per the DMV website, it would cost $238 to make registration current through April 2024.
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Continental US: Haul Bikes will ship anything sold through Iconic for a starting rate of $750 in the Continental US (prices may increase in rural markets), and Iconic will handle the paperwork on your behalf. You do not need to crate your bike or drain the gas/disconnect the battery if you go with Haul Bikes. We are glad to work with the shipper of your choice as well, but you will have to arrange it.
Please note:
spares/extras will have to be shipped separately via FedEx or similar.
the fee includes $15,000 of insurance with a $500 deductible. Additional insurance can be purchased at a cost of $50 per additional $5,000 of value.
$5,000 for US to Europe/Asia is a VERY ROUGH ballpark which includes transport as well as customs fees and duties. Please contact Shippio for an exact quote.
