Not the R, But Still Awesome- ’92 Ninja ZX-7

Location: Lees Summit. Missouri

Mileage: 20,860

Price: $4,500 BIN

When it comes to the Kawasaki ZX7, most of the time on RSBFS, you’ll see the hyper desirable ZX-7R, the homologated race special that came with track inspired touches such as flat side carbs and an aluminum gas tank. Those bikes were limited edition and special for sure. This ZX7 is simply the factory Kawasaki ZX-7 offering at the time. But don’t let that turn you off. While we all love homologated race bikes, this gives you a killer looking ride, with better street manners, and a better price.  Good stuff to consider.

Here’s the seller’s info-

1992 Kawasaki ZX7 Ninja 

Original Paint and Decals

20,860 miles

Enthusiast owned and maintained

Excellent tires

Always stored in heated garage

Clean

Minor scratches, notable on left side, see pictures, as you can see from other pics, they are not visible from more than 5 feet away

No accidents

Stock except for Muzzy Pipe, tinted screen, and turn signals

$600 is carb work completed last summer, fires up and runs excellent

J2 model, becoming harder and harder to find

Specs: 

Engine 4-stroke, DOHC in-line four, 16-valves 

Displacement 749cc 

Starting Electric 

Bore/Stroke 71.0 x 47.3mm 

Cooling Liquid 

Carburetion Keihin CVKD36mm x 4 

Ignition Digital 

Transmission 6 Speed 

Frame Aluminum perimeter 

Rake/Trail 24.5 degrees/95mm 

Suspension(Front) 41mm USD forks with adj. Preload, Rebound Damping and Ride Height 

Suspension(Rear) UNI-TRAK monoshock rear, adj. Preload, Rebound Damping and Ride Height 

Wheel Travel(Front) 120mm 

Wheel Travel(Rear) 120mm 

Braking(Front) Dual 320mm Discs w/ 4 piston calipers 

Braking(Rear) Single 230mm disc w/ 2 piston opposing caliper 

Wheelbase 1420mm 

Dry Weight 195Kg 

Claimed Power (Crank) 100 bhp @9,793rpm 

Claimed Power (Rear Wheel) 95.1 bhp @9,793rpm 

Average MPG 45 

Top Speed 148.5 mph 

And the pics for your pleasure-

The seller says the bike is all stock except for the Muzzy exhaust (not uncommon on the ZX7 for sure), windscreen and turn signals. The bikes has some scratches but they seem pretty minor for the age of the bike. Mileage is getting up there but the seller describes recent carb maintenance and that the bike runs strong. Good stuff.

I agree that these will only get harder and harder to find. They don’t make them anymore, after all. The seller is asking about the top of the range right now for this bike. You’ll have to think about just how much you want it. And maybe you’ll be able to work a deal.

Regardless, this bike is iconic in the Kawi world. If you can give it the home it deserves, make the jump!

-RN