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.
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.
Very few changes were made for the 1994 (ZX750-L2) model, but that’s OK because the upgrades 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.
This example is VIN: ZX750L021625. It came to Iconic as an import from the U.K.
The odometer shows 14,400 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us replace the battery, flush the brake fluid, replace the fuel lines, and replace the fork seals and oil. We also replaced the brake pads, serviced the chain, and installed a new turn signal lamp. Our service department notes the following in their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: OK, BEEN COATED
Tire Year Front/ Rear: 3714/1015
Tire % Front/ Rear: 90/90
Tire Press Front/ Rear: 35/35
Brake % Front/ Rear : 90/90
Front hydraulic fluid: OK
Rear Hydraulic Fluid: OK
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid: OK
Oil: OK
Coolant: OK
Low Beam: OK
High Beam: OK
Turn: OK
Tail Light: OK
Brake Light: OK
Plate Light: OK
Kill: OK
Horn: OK
Fork: OK
Shock/s: OK
Final Drive: OK
Battery Standing Voltage: 0
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM:14.9
Test Ride: YES
Notes:
• GAS CAP HARD TO TURN
• TIRES OLD
• ONE REAR FUEL TANK BOLT MISSING
Modifications:
Micron muffler.
Aftermarket rearsets.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin Pilot Power tires that have aged out.
The sale includes one key along with the original owner’s manual and warranty book.
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 Washington title. Please note that as an import, this bike lacks certain compliance and emissions stickers that the state of California would require to transfer a title. Have any ZXR750 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
