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Post by neilf on Apr 16, 2021 17:03:54 GMT
I've just realised that this thread is about the ZX-7R, not the ZXR750... DOH!
It's such a shame that Kawasaki didn't develop the 7R beyond its launch in '96, which is the same year that Suzuki launched the 750 SRAD... chalk and cheese!
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Post by Droog on Apr 16, 2021 17:59:08 GMT
From what I recall, they were heavy, massive by modern day standards and prone to rust. But there is a ton of knowledge out there to make them good for little money. There was a reason so many superbike privateers raced them. Low cost mainly though but you can still get parts for them now. I looked at getting one a few years back when I was trying to get my son into bikes. If you want cheap speed that isn't quite as old as a ZX-7R, look no further than the ZX-9R. But make sure it is the later model. Can't remember the model number off the top of my head but it is the one with the braced swingarm and detachable subframe. Around 2003 I think? They were always cheap and very underrated.
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Post by nippon on May 13, 2021 13:17:15 GMT
Fucks knows. I just like the look of them.  SWITTT SWOOOO! |
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Post by neilf on May 13, 2021 14:05:34 GMT
From what I recall, they were heavy, massive by modern day standards and prone to rust. But there is a ton of knowledge out there to make them good for little money. There was a reason so many superbike privateers raced them. Low cost mainly though but you can still get parts for them now. I looked at getting one a few years back when I was trying to get my son into bikes. If you want cheap speed that isn't quite as old as a ZX-7R, look no further than the ZX-9R. But make sure it is the later model. Can't remember the model number off the top of my head but it is the one with the braced swingarm and detachable subframe. Around 2003 I think? They were always cheap and very underrated. ZX-9R make excellent sports tourers. |
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Post by bella on May 13, 2021 14:23:23 GMT
Awesome motor, i had a short blast on my mates ZX-9, accelerated like a startled warthog.
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Post by neilf on May 13, 2021 14:44:17 GMT
Awesome motor, i had a short blast on my mates ZX-9, accelerated like a startled warthog. Isn't the engine in the Ninja 1000SX an updated version rom the ZX-9R? |
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Post by bella on May 13, 2021 16:29:26 GMT
I have no idea Neil.
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