1994 Kawasaki ZX-7

Description

Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1994 Kawasaki ZX-7. Please note: VINData incorrectly lists this bike as a “R” model. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.

The GPX750 of the late 1980’s was no slouch in terms of power, and it even won Cycle World’s award for best 750cc streetbike in 1987 and 1988. Still, Kawasaki saw potential with a new class of Ninja using the 16-valve liquid cooled inline four from the GPX and in 1989 launched what would become one of their most iconic models. The ZX-7 was a completely new bike with a perimeter style aluminum frame, adjustable suspension, 17″ wheels front and back and a tweaked 750cc engine putting out a solid 105 horsepower.

Unlike the rare homologation specials released by other Japanese manufactures, the ZX-7 was an affordable 750cc bike that was available to everyone – racers and street riders alike. The ZX-7 was a really good road bike right out of the crate, but with some special parts and a bit of work it could be made into a very competent race machine, and for many years the bike saw incredible success on the race track. 1990 saw significant revisions to the engine and bigger carbs bringing more power, and a new swingarm changed the wheel base. 1991 ushered in a freshly restyled J model ZX-7 with more engine improvements, an inverted 43mm front fork, and a lighter frame.

1993 was a great year for the legendary ZX-7 – the L model update meant it got the motor from the previous year’s homologation bike (minus the close-ratio transmission and the flat slide carbs) AND it was the first year of the ram-air intake! This bumped up power from 100 to 119 at the crank (a June 1995 test by Performance Bike Magazine showed 108.5 horsepower at the rear wheel). The engine was stuffed into an aluminum perimeter frame and the whole package weighed 452 pounds dry.

Manufactured January 1994, this example is VIN: JKAZXDL16RA024996. The seller purchased the bike four and a half years ago from a private collector and states, “I was looking for a nice original ZX-7 and found this one in Quebec offered by another collector in 2020.”

During his ownership the seller has covered approximately 300 miles. The odometer shows 19,148 kilometers (11,898 miles).

Maintenance:
Per the seller, “Cleaned carburetors, installed new battery.” The seller has provided the following condition report:

Modifications:
According to the seller the bike is stock.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Dunlop Sportmanx Roadsmart tires with date codes of 4116.

The sale includes two keys.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:

Currently located in Bloomington, Indiana, this Kawasaki is offered on a clean Tennessee title. Have any ZX-7 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!