Description
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The ZX-7 was born out of Kawasaki’s ZXR750 race bike effort, which would go on to be a success on the racetrack as well as the showroom floor. It showcased an aluminum perimeter frame and a highly tuned GPX750 engine. Known as the ZXR in most of the world, this was marketed as the ZX-7 in the United States – and it was defined by dual headlights, air intake tubes, and ample use of Kawi green on the bodywork and wheels.
The base model got a significant update in 1991, which was internally known as the J model. It weighed roughly 10 pounds less than the previous generation and was upgraded with 43mm USD forks.
As Classic Motorbikes puts it in its review: “In keeping with Kawasaki’s wild and raucous two-stroke machines, the ZXR750 is a thoroughly raw and untamed beast. The engine develops its 100 plus horses in way that never fails to excite while the chassis barely keeps it all in check, adding up to a breath taking journey every inch of the way. It is hard, if not impossible, to ride the ZXR in a manner less than the pure lunatic.”
This example is VIN: ZX750J015128. It came to Iconic as an import from South Africa.
The odometer shows 55,638 kilometers (34,571 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, we cleaned and synced the carbs and installed new float valves to bench run it on a bottle. Ollie did the work, he notes the following in his condition report:
Tire % Front/ Rear: 10%; 40%
Tire Pressure -Front: 32PSI; Rear:
36PSI
Brake Life – Front: 80%; Rear: 90%
Hydraulic: Front/Rear/Clutch: Aged
Oil – Level: Ok; Quality: Dark, Due
Coolant – Level: Not Visible; Quality:
Aged
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Killswitch: Ok
Horn: Ok
Battery: 12.6V
Additionally, Ollie found that the steering bearings are notched and that the fuel tank liner is failing. He recommends a complete fluid replacement.
Modifications:
Cowley exhaust.
Supersprox sprocket.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Angel GT and Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S20 tires with date codes of 3818 and 5018.
The sale includes three keys.
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Kawasaki is offered on a clean Oregon title. Have any ZX750J stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
