1992 Kawasaki ZX-7R (Schuetze Collection)

Description

Please note: This is part of the Damon Schuetze collection.

Typically we ask sellers to include a starting video or allow us to include one when we list a motorbike to ensure the motor is good but the seller had all these bikes professionally prepped for storage and wants to keep them that way. He had the bikes inside his home so they are dry on fuel and ready to add into a collection or get running again (Iconic is happy to help with that). Iconic sold him the GSX-R750RK, the ZX-7RR and the 1986 Suzuki RB50 GAG so we have prior running videos of those in our archives but the rest came from other sources. Adam knows many of these bikes from seeing them in the past as he nearly bought the RC45 from Bob Weaver, remembers the OW01 at a live auction, and a couple of the others. They are from credible sources even before the seller acquired them and again, we’d love to get them prepped to ride again for the buyer if he/she elects to do so.

Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1992 Kawasaki ZX-7R. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.

The “K” model of the ZX-7R, built between 91-92, was a homologation special built in limited numbers so Kawi could go racing in AMA Superbike.

For that extra dough you got a whole bunch of goodies, including 120 horsepower from a tweaked engine, close-ratio six speed transmission, Keihin 39mm flat slide carbs, aluminum (versus steel) tank, lighter subframe with a solo seat/fiberglass tail, and fully adjustable suspension with a remote reservoir rear shock.

The extra power came from a higher redline (+500rpm), higher compression, and larger cams, plus the bike weighed 10 pounds less. It may look rather similar to the standard J model ZX-7, but it was happier on the track than the street thanks to the above changes and a very tall first gear. In a 1992 test, Performance Bikes magazine got 110 horsepower at the rear wheel (Kawasaki claimed 120 at the crank) and hit 158.5 miles per hour – all while returning 41 average miles per gallon.

Fun fact: you can tell if the fairings are proper K model panels when you see the supplemental hole on the right side – that’s to adjust the flatslides. Regular J models had CV carbs and no adjustment hole.

This example is VIN: JKAZXDK11NA007437. Damon says, “Found the bike on RSBFS and contacted the seller directly, a dealer in Utah. It’s still super clean and even has the break in sticker on the tachometer.”

The odometer shows 2,751 miles.

Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following in their condition report:

Gas Tank Condition: Ok
Tire Years – Front: 40/2000; Rear: 42/2000
Tire Life – Front/ Rear: 60%
Tire Pressure – Front: 36PSI; Rear: 38PSI
Brake Life – Front/Rear: 60%
Suspension Leaks – Front: Slightly; Rear: None
Hydraulic Fluid – Front/Clutch: Low; Rear: Unknown
Drive Chain Condition: Need Cleaning
Engine Oil – Level: Low; Quality: Unknown
Coolant – Level: Slightly Low; Quality: Unknown
Low Beam: Unknown (Bike needs to be running)
High Beam: Unknown (Bike needs to be running)
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Not working
Killswitch: Unknown
Horn: Ok
Battery: None installed

Notes:
***DID NOT TRY TO START***
-Small touch up on LH fairing, tail and swingarm
-No battery installed

REPAIRS RECOMMENDED
-Oil and filter
-Fork Seals
-Hydro 3
-Check air filer
-Brake caliper clean
-Coolant
-Battery

Modifications:
This ZX-7R appears to be stock.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax tires that have aged out.

The sale includes two 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, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Kawasaki is offered on a clean Utah title. Have any ZX-7R stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!