Please note: This bike is being re-listed due to a non paying buyer. Iconic takes this very seriously and this bidder has been banned from any further auction with Iconic.
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1993 Kawasaki ZX-7R.
Developed as a response to an ever increasing number of Japanese 750cc racebikes the Kawasaki ZX-7R is a homologation special geared toward the new for 1988 World Superbike Championship. The ZX7R started life in 1989 proceeded by the GPX750R. Developed from the ZXR7 prototype endurance racer the ZX-7R would go on to win four AMA Superbike Championships, and a World Superbike CHampionship.
Powered by a liquid cooled 749cc inline four cylinder engine with two overhead cams and four valves per cylinder sporting aluminum heads, cylinders and engine case helping the R save weight. The bike was good for 121 ponies, and 54.3 pound feet of torque, mated to a six speed multi plate wet slipper clutch. The compression ratio for the M model from 1993 was rated at 11.5:1 mixing air and fuel through four 39mm Keihin CVKD carbs. Kawasaki claimed a top speed of 160 MPH.
Kawasaki updated their standard ZX-7 sportbike in 1993 with ram-air induction and the upgraded pistons and cams from the previous year’s “R” special. That gave the 1993 “R” a better platform to improve upon, adding trick components like an adjustable swingarm pivot.
Other notable upgrades that riders got to enjoy with the “R” included: Aluminum gas tank, solo tail, compression and rebound adjustability in the 41mm front forks, remote reservoir shock, 39mm Keihin FCR flat slide carbs, and a close-ratio transmission. Another change is the supplemental hole in the right side fairing – that’s to adjust the flatslides.
Manufactured in December 1992 this example is VIN: JKAZXDM1XPA000406. The seller purchased the bike from a previous Iconic auction in 2021. The bike had been previously restored. The restoration was said to include the engine, which got new bearings, rings, and seals at 14,315 miles as well as frame powdercoating and reproduction VIN and Kawasaki decal stickers.
The odometer shows 14,413 miles. The seller has covered approximately 48 miles during his four years of ownership.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, we also repaired the rear license plate light, cleaned the pilot jets, cleaned and synced the carbs, we changed the oil and filter and replaced the crush washer, o-rings, damper, and spark plugs. We also note that the frame has been refinished. As noted in the previous listing, the bike was restored in the past and that included refinishing the frame in addition to the listed engine work. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: OK
Engine Oil Level: OK
Engine Oil Quality: NEW
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: OK
Coolant Quality: OK
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: GOOD
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: NEW
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: GOOD
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: NEW
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: GOOD
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: NEW
Final Drive Condition: OK
Headlight High Beam: PASS
Headlight Low Beam: PASS
Passing Light: N/A
Parking Light: PASS
Turn Signals: PASS
Tail Light: PASS
Brake Light (Front Switch): PASS
Brake Light (Rear Switch): PASS
Plate Light: PASS
Horn: PASS
Kill Switch: PASS
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 90
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 95
Forks: PASS
Shock/s: PASS
Tire Date Code Front: 2014
Tire Date Code Rear: 2317
Tire % Remaining Front: 90
Tire % Remaining Rear: 99
Tire Press. Front: 36
Tire Press. Rear: 38
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.8V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.4V
Running Condition: RUNS
Test Ride Completed: YES
Test Ride Distance: 2MI
Modifications:
Clear Pro Grip tank protector.
Zero Gravity windscreen.
Rear swingarm spools.
Per the previous listing both the Kawasaki sticker and the VIN sticker are reproduction decals done during the restoration.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop SPortmax Q3+ tires with date codes of 2014 and 2317.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, this Kawasaki is offered on a clean New York title. Have any ZX-7R stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
