Not particularly rare, but always striking and always coveted, the Kawasaki ZX-7 defined the early 1990s. Today, a well-preserved example is respected as a capable sporting machine with lines and style that seem to defy the passing of time. Sure, it may not be a limited edition, numbered Italian exotica rare enough to pull in six figures (much less five) – but I would find no shame in showing up on a period correct “Zed-Ex.” Located in Virginia and apparently nicely housebroken, this good looking green machine is looking for a new home. If you want something iconic without having to donate a kidney, this might be opportunity knocking. The bike is not perfect, but looks presentable from the (blurred) pictures shown.
1992 Kawasaki ZX-7 for sale on eBay
From the seller:
Excellent example of an unmolested original 1992 zx7. All of the fairings and bodywork are original so they all have some kind of blemish. This bike looks new from 10-15 feet away and the people who do not know it is a 1992 think it is brand new. The tank has no dents. It is registered and running. I am tired of it sitting in my store and collecting dust. I have ridden it some this summer but it does need to have the choke adjusted. It works but it is either open or closed due to sitting and only being started once in awhile for several years. Never stored without running for any length of time. Only items that are not stock are the sprockets and chain and the original cams were upgraded to the R model at the first service. Original cams are still with the bike. I also have all paperwork from new. This is not a Kawasaki Museum Bike but a super clean example.
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I have noticed the prices on these creeping up and these are on my buy list. Not too many clean ones left. The cam work is an interesting mod, I wonder if it makes that much of a difference in performance?
Nice clean example of what we all thrashed and trashed in our younger days. I agree, the ones I have seen lately are starting to climb. It’s on my “buy list” as well.
Love the colors on these things. One day timing and opportunity will align, but not now in the middle of December…
December, January, and February are good times to buy. Less demand and the prices go down. If reserve is not met the seller is usually willing to negotiate. March thru June are the worst, prices are up and people want to buy for summer riding. What I’ve noticed anyway.
I owned this exact same year and model- you really want the R model if you want a solid, no lose investment. As cool as these 7’s look, the riding experience sadly does not match up. The magazines all said handling wise they had great “mid corner stability”. In other words, they steered and turned in heavy, like trucks. No fun at all really, and the GSXR’s blew them away (except for Muzzy/Scott Russell). The motor was lackluster, had too much buzzy vibration, only moderate mid range, no payoff big top end power hit. I was hugely disappointed and sold it quickly- it never lived up to it’s appearance. Keep in mind I’m talking about a stock street bike, not a World Super Bike version which was successful
had a 91 R, the power was sweet above 6 grand and the muzzy pipe sounded great, the flatslide carbs would not tolerate more than 1/2 throttle below 6 grand, it would just fall on its face. made the street experience a little less friendly .