1989 Kawasaki ZX-7

SOLD FOR: $9,309

Reserve price has been met.

This auction ended on March 16, 2023

Winner: TXBigDawg

Winning Bid: $8,700
Buyer Fee: $609
Total: $9,309

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Description

Please note: The seller requested to sell the bike as-is. We could not get it to start as it needs carb work.

Click here for an CycleVIN Motorcycle History Report on this 1989 Kawasaki ZX-7. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.

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.

Have any ZX-7 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!

Additional Information

Location

Santa Monica, California

Year

1989

Make

Kawasaki

Model

ZX-7

Mileage

24,028

VIN

JKAZXDH15KA002468

Title

Clean

Title State/Country

California

Private Party/Dealership

Private Party

Additional Charges

No

CycleVIN

https://cyclevin.com/JKAZXDH15KA002468.pdf

Total Bids Placed: 55

Auction has ended.

Highest bidder was: TXBigDawg

Bidder Name Bidding Time Bid Auto
TXBigDawg March 16, 2023 11:01 am PDT $8,700
DaveGardner March 16, 2023 11:01 am PDT $8,600
TXBigDawg March 16, 2023 11:01 am PDT $8,500 Auto
TXBigDawg March 16, 2023 11:01 am PDT $8,400
LoveNinjas March 16, 2023 11:00 am PDT $8,300
TXBigDawg March 16, 2023 10:59 am PDT $8,200
jack33ver March 16, 2023 10:57 am PDT $8,100
DaveGardner March 16, 2023 10:57 am PDT $8,000 Reserve
TXBigDawg March 16, 2023 10:57 am PDT $7,500 Auto
TXBigDawg March 16, 2023 10:51 am PDT $7,150
jack33ver March 16, 2023 10:51 am PDT $7,100 Auto
jack33ver March 16, 2023 10:51 am PDT $6,900
TXBigDawg March 16, 2023 10:51 am PDT $6,800 Auto
TXBigDawg March 16, 2023 10:50 am PDT $6,700 Auto
jack33ver March 16, 2023 10:50 am PDT $6,600
TXBigDawg March 16, 2023 10:39 am PDT $6,500
jack33ver March 16, 2023 10:38 am PDT $6,400
TXBigDawg March 16, 2023 10:38 am PDT $6,300 Auto
TXBigDawg March 15, 2023 6:02 pm PDT $6,200 Auto
jack33ver March 15, 2023 6:02 pm PDT $6,100
TXBigDawg March 14, 2023 1:09 pm PDT $6,000
Bill Dunbar March 14, 2023 1:09 pm PDT $5,900 Auto
Bill Dunbar March 14, 2023 12:06 pm PDT $5,700
TXBigDawg March 14, 2023 6:31 am PDT $5,600
Bill Dunbar March 14, 2023 6:31 am PDT $5,500 Auto
Bill Dunbar March 13, 2023 9:36 am PDT $5,100
jack33ver March 13, 2023 9:36 am PDT $5,000 Auto
jack33ver March 13, 2023 9:21 am PDT $4,900
Bill Dunbar March 13, 2023 9:21 am PDT $4,800 Auto
Bill Dunbar March 12, 2023 9:05 pm PDT $4,700 Auto
Mudddshark2000 March 12, 2023 9:05 pm PDT $4,600
Bill Dunbar March 12, 2023 9:04 pm PDT $4,300 Auto
Mudddshark2000 March 12, 2023 9:04 pm PDT $4,200
Bill Dunbar March 11, 2023 9:14 pm PST $3,500
jack33ver March 11, 2023 9:14 pm PST $3,400 Auto
jack33ver March 11, 2023 4:30 pm PST $3,350
TXBigDawg March 10, 2023 8:27 pm PST $3,250 Auto
CDMCE March 10, 2023 8:27 pm PST $3,200
TXBigDawg March 10, 2023 8:26 pm PST $3,100 Auto
CDMCE March 10, 2023 8:26 pm PST $3,000
TXBigDawg March 10, 2023 10:11 am PST $2,900
EVAN L March 10, 2023 10:11 am PST $2,800 Auto
EVAN L March 10, 2023 9:51 am PST $2,600
TXBigDawg March 10, 2023 9:51 am PST $2,500 Auto
TXBigDawg March 10, 2023 9:50 am PST $2,100 Auto
EVAN L March 10, 2023 9:50 am PST $2,000
TXBigDawg March 10, 2023 9:27 am PST $1,900
EVAN L March 10, 2023 9:27 am PST $1,800 Auto
EVAN L March 10, 2023 9:26 am PST $1,600
TXBigDawg March 10, 2023 9:26 am PST $1,500 Auto
TXBigDawg March 10, 2023 9:26 am PST $1,100
EVAN L March 10, 2023 9:26 am PST $1,000 Auto
EVAN L March 10, 2023 8:23 am PST $450
Compstall73 March 10, 2023 8:23 am PST $350 Auto
Compstall73 March 9, 2023 2:02 pm PST $1
Auction started March 9, 2023 9:07 am PST
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