Location: New Jersey
Mileage: <8,000
Price: $5,500
Though we have seen our fair share of these on RSBFS, there is a reason for that. Not only are they a limited homologated special, but they look awesome too! These K1’s seem to mostly pop up for sale on the West coast and Southeast (at least after a quick search on RSBFS), so if you live in the Northeast and looking to get one of these, then here is your chance. I would love to elaborate about how these bikes have aluminum gas tanks, close-ratio gear boxes, and flatside carbs, but the seller actually acknowledges all of this in the ad.
From the seller:
” 1991 Limited Editon ZX7R K1. 1991 was the first year Kawasaki offered these in limited numbers. These were the differences between the standard ZX7 and the R version: Keihin FCR flatslide racing carbs, aluminum fuel tank, fully adjustable front and rear suspension, rear solo tail, hotter cams giving the bike 121 horse power from the factory and different gearing. This bike turns heads and is a great conversation piece at bike shows. The bike has less then 8K miles and runs and shifts with no issues. All electrical works (lights, cooling fan, etc…) and it does not leak a drop of oil! New battery. New tires (Michelin Pilot Power w/less then 100 miles on them). New fuel filter, oil filter, fuel lines. New 530 chain and sprocket conversion. Full Muzzy exhaust. The bike is 20 years old but likes like new. Also included in the sale is the service manual. I am open to offers within reason. I know what these bikes are worth, so please don’t waste my time with BS offers. Also, I DO NOT want to trade for your boat, ATV, etc……Clean NJ title in hand. Thanks for looking. If you have any questions feel free to email me.”
This bike appears to be mostly stock and well maintained with several parts being replaced. Of course, this particular bike has a full Muzzy exhaust on it, and the only other thing I can see that is not mentioned by the seller is the blue windscreen. But with less than 8K miles, this bike is priced well. You can check out the seller’s ad here.
-RN
The one thing the owner fails to mention in the ad, but will reveal after some in depth discussion, is that the frame and swing arm have been powder coated. It looks good, but for me this significantly reduces the value and subsequently makes it a rider. Any collector will pass on this one and not think twice about it.
The author points out that it has been well maintained and again this isn’t the case. I believe the story is that it sat outside or something for an extended period of time and has been freshened up. Freshening it up shouldn’t bother a prospective buyer, but sitting outside does wonders for electrical connectors.
I went to the craig’s list site for New Jersy (REM 6-13-11) but the ad is exspired. How do I go about trying to contact the owner of this ZX7R if he still has it for sale?
Any help would be appreciated. Jack