Kawasaki ZX-7R Overview
The Kawasaki ZX-7R is the motorbike that that every biker can’t help but like; it isn’t the fastest and it doesn’t have the most powerful set up but it makes riders feel good and fall in love. It isn’t a track bike by any means. However, it is a sound road bike that is aesthetically pleasing to the eye and a firm favourite with many bike enthusiasts.
Coming in at 203kg, the ZX-7R is quite a hefty machine compared to other motorbikes on its level which may make you think that it would be a challenge to steer, however, you would be wrong. The steering is a tad slow but the front of the bike is incredibly responsive and precise in its movements.
If you lift the rear riding height and the fitting tyres, you will find that the ZX-7R’s steering will become a lot speedier. Another advantage of this bike is the brakes; they’re solid and very responsive but be vigilant and check the regularly or they will deteriorate rapidly.
The 748cc inline liquid-cooled engine is quite a standard motor and is only made slightly better by 110bhp producing rear wheel which creates the bulk of the speed. The ZX-7R’s carburettors can be problematic especially if they’re neglected; if they’re not taken care of properly, they are susceptible to problems that are hard to fix and will cost a substantial amount of time and money.
Kawasaki ZX-7R Spec
| Seat height | 790mm |
| Weight | 203kg |
| Engine | Liquid cooled, DOHC, 16v in-line four cylinder, four stroke |
| Capacity | 748cc |
| Average fuel consumption | 42mpg |
| Top speed | 165mph |
| Insurance group | – |
Kawasaki ZX-7R Gallery
Owner Reviews |
| Submitted by: | Bob Martin | Review Date: November 2016 |
Comfort | | Rewarding to ride but lacks comfort from the 90s super sport design | | Ride Quality | | Rides on rails, a great road bike |
| Build Quality & Reliability | | Reliable old school classic |
| Engine Rating | | Still does 0 to brown quick enough |
| Brake Rating | | Good braking if looked after |
| Running Cost | | Riding position. |
| Overall | | |
| Pros Comments | A great first sports bike for the roads, cheap enough. |
| Cons Comments | Riding position. |
| Submitted by: | Mark | Review Date: May 2017 |
Comfort | | Great bike with excellent handling, looks the part and sounds great. Downside is there not built for comfort, bit of back stiffness and wrist hurt riding slowly through villages | | Ride Quality | | Lovely and smooth power, little lumpy at low speeds |
| Build Quality & Reliability | | Great, no problems at all |
| Engine Rating | | Fast and loud, what more could you want |
| Brake Rating | | Excellent brakes |
| Running Cost | | Maybe an injection model a bit lighter and better lights |
| Overall | | |
| Pros Comments | Looks and speed. Love my bike to bits overall, very happy with the old girl. |
| Cons Comments | Maybe an injection model a bit lighter and better lights |
| Submitted by: | Dez Blake | Review Date: October 2017 |
Comfort | | Plenty of room to move around, some weight on the wrists but not more than any other machine. | | Ride Quality | | Absorbs bumps, slightly heavy at crawling speeds which disappears on the open road |
| Build Quality & Reliability | | Well above average, not many furry bolts. Has only let me down once & that was caused by an after market alarm. |
| Engine Rating | | It is down on power compared to recent machines but holds its own and has enough old fashioned power to satisfy |
| Brake Rating | | Provided the brake maintenance is regular it is not lacking |
| Running Cost | | Minimal running costs, probably cheaper than newer machines. |
| Overall | | |
| Pros Comments | It’s iconic styling is the best thing. For a machine that’s getting on for 20 years old it’s still a looker and has a strong following. It’s won website ‘ride of the month’ on 2 occasions, so I’m not the only fan. |
| Cons Comments | It could probably use losing a few kg |
