Click here for an CycleVIN Motorcycle History Report on this 1992 Kawasaki Ninja 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 (VIN: JKAZXDK14NA007433) was acquired by the seller in 2017 from White Knuckle Motor Sports.
The odometer shows 8,599 miles.
Currently at our location in Marina del Rey, California (please schedule an appointment to inspect it in person), this Kawi is offered with a clean Utah title.
It is entirely OEM, however the tail section has been replaced with a NOS unit that the owner sourced quite some time ago.
We note just two minor areas of cosmetic imperfections – some wear on the front left turn signal housing and a small chip in the tail underneath the brake light.
The sale includes the Owner’s Handbook as well as a period brochure. The seller wanted this bike to mechanically sorted for the next owner, so in earlier this month he had us we clean the carbs, rebuild the petcock, replace a faulty brake pedal pushing, and flush the clutch, front brake, and rear brake fluid. This bike ready to show or to ride.
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