Kawasaki ZX7RR ride impression

**Drew** · 25th March 2008, 15:28

Originally Posted by Wheeliemonsta

Gidday Drew,
The H-1 is the only model thats eligable for the class, the H-2 was built in the 1990 model year so therefore shouldn't be running in "Pre 89"

Cheers

Sweet, good luck, and hopefully see ya at the track.

**Morcs** · 25th March 2008, 17:50

Originally Posted by Coyote

The ZX7 and TLR1000 are bikes I'm interesting in upgrading to. Seem like the cheapest power I can obtain, and hopefully insurance on something older won't leave my coughing up blood. Plus a bike mag that was given to me (some British one) was raving on about how bullet proof the ZX7's are.

Though I've been screwed over by old, cult status bikes before...

Yet to test ride them though, will do when I get a chance. Currently eyeing up a TRX850 at Motomart as my next test.

A TL over a ZX7
A TLS over a TLR.

TRXs are fucking beeeautiful, buy they are problem prone, and parts are very hard to get hold of (or expensive)

I hope this helps.

**Drew** · 25th March 2008, 17:54

Originally Posted by Morcs

A TL over a ZX7

I think the oposite is better.

Originally Posted by Morcs

A TLS over a TLR.

Without question.

Originally Posted by Morcs

TRXs are fucking beeeautiful, buy they are problem prone, and parts are very hard to get hold of (or expensive)

I hope this helps.

I understood them to be underpowered and kinda Honda/ish in power delivery, (boring like).

Can see this wont help.

**Coyote** · 25th March 2008, 17:57

Originally Posted by Morcs

A TL over a ZX7
A TLS over a TLR.

TRXs are fucking beeeautiful, buy they are problem prone, and parts are very hard to get hold of (or expensive)

I hope this helps.

Mate of mine from my old work said the TLS is better than a TLR. Or better yet, a TLR motor in a TLS. Pity my preference in style goes ZX7>TLR>TLS

Pity about the TRX. Don't need another project at this time.

Churs

**James Deuce** · 25th March 2008, 17:58

Originally Posted by Drew

I understood them to be underpowered and kinda Honda/ish in power delivery, (boring like).

Can see this wont help.

Underpowerd? Maybe? Boring? Fuck off! Revlimiter seeking missile. Pity Stonechucker isn't here to back up my claims of going around the outside with the TRX sounding broken thanks to that Japanese market speed limiter. Could have done with another gear.

**jrandom** · 25th March 2008, 17:59

Originally Posted by Morcs

I am a huge fan of the 7. My favourite kawasaki by a long way.

What he said.

And well bloody done to Mikkel for finding an RR!

Pending my next visit to Christchurch, I shall now commence Operation Suckup.

**James Deuce** · 25th March 2008, 18:03

He paid nothing for it. Bastard.

**Deviant Esq** · 25th March 2008, 18:08

I've also joined the Kawasaki stable... though not with an RR, I'm not unhappy with my purchase

Mikkel... are you coming to the ride tomorrow night? You can see my new steed if you come along...

**MSTRS:Me** · 25th March 2008, 18:12

Originally Posted by Jim2

He paid nothing for it. Bastard.

Your eyes are a lovely shade of Kawasaki Green, Jim...
I so want another ride now that the suspension is doing what it is supposed to. You didn't keep it by any chance did you, mate?
Thank goodness for Gixxers...

**Batcerb** · 25th March 2008, 20:55

Sold my ZX7R for a TLS.

It was nice for a while, but a big mistake in the end - for me anyway.
Only thing the TL had over the mighty mighty 7 was a tad more comfort as far as the placement of the bars.

Emotional connection between man and machine counts for alot

Im not crazy ...

**Mikkel** · 25th March 2008, 22:21

Originally Posted by jrandom

What he said.

And well bloody done to Mikkel for finding an RR!

Pending my next visit to Christchurch, I shall now commence Operation Suckup.

You never call me anymore... If you start now I can't help it's the bike you want

Give us an email if business takes you down here - unlike Katman I'd be happy to go for a ride with you. As long as you bring some cake

Originally Posted by Jim2

He paid nothing for it. Bastard.

That's true, it was my partners money

(Bugger, I guess that's my money too in a way...)

And you're the lucky camper seeing as Biketranz failed miserably at getting their shit organised for this weeks truck going to Christchurch - so you'll be having it for a while longer. ...and I expect you to ride it!

And - the offer of a ferry and plane ticket still stands if your weekend allows it. It's a nice ride from Picton to Chch, but I guess you know that.

Originally Posted by Deviant Esq

I've also joined the Kawasaki stable... though not with an RR, I'm not unhappy with my purchase

Mikkel... are you coming to the ride tomorrow night? You can see my new steed if you come along...

I might - so far a bit undecided. I'm still a bit knackered after the weekend, put quite a few kilometers on the clock...

But good choice mate - Kawasaki FTW!

Originally Posted by MSTRS

Your eyes are a lovely shade of Kawasaki Green, Jim...
I so want another ride now that the suspension is doing what it is supposed to. You didn't keep it by any chance did you, mate?
Thank goodness for Gixxers...

John, you have my number - you can come and try it out any time you want! Otherwise you'll have to wait until next time I do the Chch to Napier thing.

**Mikkel** · 8th April 2008, 13:11

my big bike virginity today...

Currently at the track with OAB and have done 2 session and a grand total of 65 kms on the ZX7RR I am starting to go from OHHH FUCKING SHIT! To heeheeheehee

This is a lot of fun!

However, somehow I have managed to loose my sidestand during the 2nd session without even noticing...

Guess I have an excuse to go out there again and try to find it. Will write more later...