Kawasaki ZXR 750 Review

I bought a terribly abused 1995 L3 in Brazil in 2015 cheap, as a project. I've spent the time since doing a last nut and bolt rebuild (everything apart from the starter clutch). For the past 6 or 7 years I've been running it on most weekends whilst I finalize the tuning and fault eradication. I know that this seems like a longwinded rebuild but it was really knackered ; It is now however an amazing bike, very fast and with a very racer like prone riding position. I warn future owners about buying one in similar condition (it is a very complex bike and needs some pretty informed mechanical input) a good workshop manual is absolutely essential (Clymer). Rebuilding this beast has however taught me SO much and really increased and honed my mechanical skills. I've spent hundreds of hours on it and loved almost every minute, but not nearly as much as just riding it, its pure adrenaline, a real monster of a bike with everything "manual" (no anti, dive/wheelie, ABS, nothing, it's all down to you!). It's also so satisfying when realising that I've done everything on the bike myself, I know her down to the last nut and bolt. (ps I did get a friend to re-bush the front forks, but that is it) and it's such a buzz when hitting 200kph plus with her (easy with this powerful engine). And to boot she's the greatest looker and everyone loves the Green colour and her classic lines, she definitely causes heads to turn down here, even at 28years on from her heyday. Most absorbing and definitely the best looking bike I've ever owned, these WILL become classics and good ones will demand high prices very, very soon.

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The pool hoses on the tank looked so badass.

What is a “Flat Side” Carburettor???🙉👎👎👎

Thanks for the amazing video! I proudly own a black&red model from 1990 🤩

I loved my J2 even more than I love my mrs, my kids and my dogs. If I could go back to open roads, out in the twisties and feeling like an absolute hero on my J2?? I would, without a second thought. I mean, who needs a mrs and kids and a couple of dogs when you can lose yourself in the twisties on a J2 ZXR750... IMO, the best bike ever!

I loved my '95 ZX-7 R-spec ! Imo it was an extremely capable RACE machine and with just a few tweaks here and there it was wholly competitive with the Suzuki GSXR and Ducati 916 race bikes.
The ZX-7 offered one of the stiffest chassis ever and with suspension mods, LE front fork revalve and an Ohlins adjustable rear shock, factory Kawi Superbike kit linkages and complimentary chassis geometry setup, it was a formidable weapon on all but the tightest tracks.
My bike made 105 BHP stock and with the Muzzy Superbike kit pistons, cams, valves, adjustable timing gear and full titanium exhaust along with Factory carb tuning , K&N filtercharger and a thousand tiny tweaks here and there.and running on Nu-tech special #4, 123 BHP was on tap. That was estimated to be 127 BHP with the benefit of ram-air induction at high speed.
Add the factory Kawasaki Superbike kit black box ignition and Keihin flat slide carbs and 150 BHP was on tap.
BUT......A LOT of maintenance was required for that kind of oomph!
Along with the usual mods and weight saving measures, my Duc hunter dropped 65 lbs into the parts bin and was an absolute MISSILE around Road Atlanta, VIR and Savannah Raceway!
170 mph down Road As back straight would see all but the slickest non-factory Suzukis drafted past.
A handful of wins and a bunch of podium finishes and even more top 10 finishes was made all the sweeter since I built that bike myself in my own garage and for less than $35,000 including spares.
It spanked more than a few $150k factory support bikes.

Those days bikes looked their best to me

When that first came out , one of the guys I went to HS with had one
Looked amazing. Had the hoses over the tank from the fairing.

Kawasaki 💚🥰

Rather ugly..H2? How very dare you.. it’s one of the best looking bikes ever, especially in green! 🤨😂
I have literally just bought an H2 today.. had 3 of them previously, my first one bought in ‘93! It will look good sitting next to my ‘98 GSXR750 SRAD 👍🏼

My favorite iteration of it is the 1993-1995 one, with those air intake tubes gone. In fact, I found those to be the only defect in earlier models. This bike together with the Suzuki GSX-R 750 (1990) are my fav old school bikes. I’m a big fan of the signature dual circular headlights design. Great review!

I found a used zxr750 for about 1000 dollars. Should I get it?

Can you please tell us what is the soundtrack? thank you fren.

A 80’s Kawasaki with unforgiving suspension… would would have guessed 🤣🤣

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You missed the m1 and m2

'93 to '95 were the best years. I've had 5 of them. An immaculate one in the US will set you back $8k-$10k.

Had a 1992 ZX7, replaced the cams with the 7R version and really woke my bitch up. Why on God's green earth did I sell her?

Best looking bike Eva!!!!

The limited-production '91-92 ZX-7R was a fantastic motorcycle, especially after tuning the suspension and carburetion.

I miss my ZXR750 93'. I should never have sold that baby.

Iconic bike wanted one so bad was way out of my reach 😕 but later got a 929 blade, and rode it hard 🤪 we called it the fireplace was so comfortable and could tease slow rider's to push their limits still have respect and nostalgia for ZXR, a pioneering motorcycle respect 🤙 ❤️

dang i need one of these.

My inspiration

wish i still had mine

Where can I get the fairings and other parts for my 1986 model. It was in a fire and I need it repaired

i had both of the bikes shown on 1.44.zxr 400 r and zxr 750.especially the 400 was a killer of giants, briliant motorcycles.👍👍👍

At some point I wanna get one and put in an old zx10r engine, upgrade suspension and wheels and keep it looking the same

Que lindo que seria si estiviese subtitulado . Acuerdense que existen otros idiomas y no todos hablan castellano !

legends

Hoover tried to sue Kawasaki,but it backfired with the sweetest stock exhaust since the KH250,plus it had proper suction!

One has to note that the J versions have lower peak power output, but higher low end torque, which arguably improves street performance.

Iconic bike...i love it...

The 93 zxr750 k model or sp is sexy as hell. Didn't these where the most valiant against ducatis at time ? What an era😍

I miss my 94 zx7r. It was by far my favorite bike I've ever owned.

still got my 1992 750r

I've got a 92 K model

Ça c’était une superbe machine j’en ai eu 2

The 89 ZX7 was and is the best looking motorcycle ever made that green white blue an gold intake pipes had my 19 year old hart a pumpkin every time I saw one❤️

no its not possible, today they cost an arm and a leg

The 89 - 90 version of this bike made me fall in love with sport bikes when I was young.

My brother has a zx750r '92 k2

Legendary bike, dominated the AMA in the early 90's. Getting very hard to find a nice one at a good price.

The ZXR is rapidly becoming collectable, buy one now before prices go mental.

I have the 1990 ZXR750H2 23yrs on still loving it 3 years ago done a full nut and bolt rebuild looks the dogs

Thanks, but need more on how tos.
Links anyone???
I have a 1989 750 zxr h1 and in need of small repairs/adjustments. The book is just horrible and waste of money. (EU or UK versions)

HadH2 loved the BOTTOMS of it,this is one GAY ride,i FUKIN SPANKED 150'S OUT OF IT OFTEN THEN GET A J1,BETTER HANDLINIG AND A BIT MORE POWER,BUT GREAT BIKES