Please note: This bike has no internals in the engine but they are included in the sale. As such, there is no cold start video.
Back in 1996, Kawasaki decided to standardize naming for their popular 750 sportbike worldwide, rebadged the model in the US as the ZX-7R — the double R moniker was reserved for the more potent homologation special that Kawasaki sold in very limited numbers.
With the name change came several important updates, including a new engine with more mid-range power, a pair of ram-air intakes, as well as a set of Tokico six-pots and some fully-adjustable suspension front and rear. Despite making comparable power to Suzuki’s rival GSX-R SRAD, the ZX-7R came in 25kg (55lbs) heavier. Even still, the bike was a top seller due in large part to its street prowess and classic good looks that have stood the test of time.
VisorDown summed it up best in their retrospective review of the ZX-7R: “The Kawasaki ZX-7R still rates as one of the best-looking race-replica machines ever. And it’s been looks alone that have kept the venerable sexy seven so popular.” They go on to say that while the ZX-7R wasn’t as “radical” as their main competitor (the GSX-R750), it sold better thanks to better styling and a “race pedigree that the Suzuki couldn’t match.”
There is no VIN. The seller purchased the bike in 2006 from a private party out of Seattle, Washington, and notes, “Growing up it was a dream of mine to race a ZX-7 after watching Doug Chandler win the Superbike championship. In 2006 my dream came true. After racing it for a few years I used it as a test bike for a prototype master cylinder. The master cylinder included with the bike utilizes variable leverage along with variable piston sizes. Several years ago I decided to build the 836 version of the ZX-7. I did the motor teardown and invested in some parts, but ultimately never got back to building it. I am no longer racing or doing track days and do not have the time to put into rebuilding it.”
There is no odometer, true mileage unknown.
Maintenance:
The seller states, “It is currently not running and is a project.”
Modifications:
“Penske rear shock, CF Motorsports rear sets, Muzzy titanium exhaust, Kawasaki Kit cams, Prototype front master cylinder, Race fairings, aluminum fairing stay, digital temp gauge, Vortex gas cap.”
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Psortmax GP tires with date codes of 4707 and 4907.
“There are no keys and no ignition located on the bike. The kill switch is used to turn the bike on and off.” The sale includes the engine internals and the seller notes, “Including 1993 crankshaft (Planned to build the 836cc version), MV Agusta swingarm (Planned to do a single sided conversion), front and rear stands.”
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“Cracks on the fiberglass bodywork, some small dents in the front of the tank, bar ends scratched, frame sliders scratched, swingarm powder coat has been stripped.”
Currently located in Fort Mill, South Carolina this Kawasaki is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any ZX-7R stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
