I absolutely love my 98 7R! Back in the day my friends told me it was too big and crazy! I bought it anyway and honestly the 600’s seemed like more of a handful. Nowadays the looks my bike gets is crazy! The 90’s were a crazy unique and personalized era where there was a bike for everybody. Now it seems as though it’s all just cookie cutter

@producsmachina4991

3 жыл бұрын

I think while the new bikes are very very competent, sometimes they're just too good and have lost a little 'character'. It might be something to do with these rose tinted specs that come with every 90s bike though! 😂

I have a 2001 zx7r what a bad ass bike all around we drag race it its been stretched and is alot of fun

I've owned 4 of these over my 33 years of riding and they're hands down the most stable handling bikes I've had.. My last one was a p series... The others were previous models... But they're all fantastic

@producsmachina4991

3 жыл бұрын

No arguments here 😉

For anyone watching 2023 just got a 2000 zx7r black and yellow … definitely fast 😅 easy to control… cosmetics it’s been around but I’m ordering new fairings 😊

@kwakkers68

5 ай бұрын

Keep the originals. 7s will be going up in value, if they're not already. Originality = higher value

@Kobe-mn9bt

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!! I been looking for a comment like this I'm picking up a yellow 01 in a couple weeks I feel better about my purchase now lol

Ride to Spain and back on a 98 Zx7r. Done track days on it and many mental Sunday blasts…. Front end like no other. I will only every own 90s bikes, these modern ones can go to Hell.. and I work as a bike Mechanic…,,

Had 4 7r's over the years and now i am the proud owner of a 96 7rr.

@producsmachina4991

3 жыл бұрын

Thats quite a few - how does the RR compare?

@chrisa8405

3 жыл бұрын

@@producsmachina4991 Bought the bike 12 yr's ago with the engine disassembled but thankfully all there, but being married..... with children the project was on hold till recently. The gearcase is assembled and am currently waiting for pistons to finally finish and get this girl up and running again.

man i miss that bike. glad its found a good owner

@producsmachina4991

3 жыл бұрын

She definitely has buddy 👍🏼

@Ginga7r

3 жыл бұрын

Get yourself another one chap before they are all gone.

hands down the best bike i have ever owned ............

My all time favorite bike!

Owned my 96 p2 for over 20 years. The looks just get better as modern bike styling gets more and more fucked up. Its plenty fast enough for the road. Not a beginners bike at all. she's heavy and bloody fast.

I am 35 years, my first bike in life is my 99 zx7r, so I dont have other bike to compare, but I am happy with this bike.

@producsmachina4991

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy it buddy, a great first bike choice.

@orkunsevengil336

Жыл бұрын

Im going to buy one can you help me a bit if u have time? I Have some questions.

My 02 7r was my first sports bike after 6 years out of the saddle. A very friendly bike and confidence inspiring bike. Granted a newer 600 will have your pants down but it's such a good road bike that you wouldn't trade it for a lairy 600 anyway. I can go to any bike meet and will nearly always be the only 7r there amongst the lines of gsxrs/r1s and it always gets admiration even from non bikers. Damn it's heavy tho and u-turns Infront of a crowd can be a bit unnerving at times:D

@producsmachina4991

4 жыл бұрын

A great choice to get back on. I parked this one up at a ducati dealer locally, next to a 1299 final edition no less and it definitely held it's own! Timeless 👍🏼

Big fan of all the ZXR/7R bikes.. Never owned a 7R but a mate bought one new back in ‘98. I have an H2 ZXR that I bought fairly recently, all standard except the Micron can. I had a few H2s back in the day so I bought this one to relive the memories, like you do 😊 I also have a ‘98 GSXR750 SRAD which rides very well even though they’re getting on a bit.. I have a few other bikes, but the ZXR is my favourite & the only one I won’t sell.

@producsmachina4991

2 жыл бұрын

They're getting better looking the older they get, ZXR, ZX-7R. Well done on the purchase, hope you enjoy it properly.

Looks a nice bike I own a zx6r 2001 love it

@producsmachina4991

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mark - had a 2000 zx6r previously - loved it 👍🏼

I’ve had my P5 for 17 years. Never ceases to put a smile on my face. Built like a tank with more than enough performance for the road, with stunning looks. What more do you need?😁

@producsmachina4991

2 жыл бұрын

Probably nothing! Thats some going keeping for 17 years! Im getting the feeling you're quite fond if it

@toucheturtle3840

2 жыл бұрын

@@producsmachina4991 How black & white can you get?…Just me & the fat girl…🤷🏻‍♂️

I own a '99 ZX7R and its still running fine. Most 600 SS don't pull away.

@producsmachina4991

Жыл бұрын

Missed your comment Mick, sorry. I remember a track day on a previous zx7. You're right, the 600s at the time didn't get away 😉

Great bike, bought mine a 2000 model last year, had zx6, zx9 and busa amongst others and this is best handling bike I have owned, best looking bike ever to com out of Japan (my opinion)

@producsmachina4991

2 жыл бұрын

They're just lovely to ride aren't they? Congrats on the purchase and hope you get some good use out of it this year 👍

@stefanchapman7229

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, done about 2000 miles last year will be more this year, with a European trip as well 🤞

@producsmachina4991

2 жыл бұрын

@@stefanchapman7229 the euro trip will hopefully do a couple of thousand on its own. Hope you get a good one sorted 👍

My first sport bike. Heavy af but nice mid range and well balanced.

@producsmachina4991

2 жыл бұрын

Won't find us disagreeing my friend

@micromanager1650

2 жыл бұрын

@@producsmachina4991 I’d love to get a ride on one again.

I own a zx7r and love it to bits - a great bike. Can I suggest getting a double bubble screen, it makes a big difference bouncing the air off.

@producsmachina4991

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion, any recommendations? The screens do drop down low towards the back...

@andypfeiffer8298

7 ай бұрын

I installed the MRA Racing screen on mine. It's slightly raised in the middle and is significantly comfortable given my height of 184 cm. Even the SBK factory team trusted the MRA discs back then.

Just lovely bikes! I have a green one, 2002 too. I have projector lens in other front light too. So sexy Kawa this is!

@producsmachina4991

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

Such a pretty bike.

@producsmachina4991

3 жыл бұрын

No arguments here 😍

I used to like these back in the day and always wanted one, managed to get a green p5 last Oct to commute, initially I thought christ this is very heavy after riding and still owning a Suzuki Rg500gamma But you get used to it. The power delivery is smooth but it is quite a harsh ride as you point out, not the quickest of things but more than capable of having a lovely ride out and getting from A to B very quickly. Nice vid

@producsmachina4991

4 жыл бұрын

I bet anything feels heavy compared to the RG? I'd love to have a go on one - my biking influences came from mid 90s sportsbikes so to strokes never made it on to the radar (unless you count one ride on my aprilia AF1 before it blew up!). Nice choice of bikes Steve, glad you enjoyed the vid 👍🏼

@stevetrevor2846

4 жыл бұрын

ProDucs Machina well it’s certainly different, as you can see by the pic mine isn’t standard it has better front and rear suspension and wheels giving me room for a 180 rear on it Once it’s back together more than happy for you to have a blast

@producsmachina4991

4 жыл бұрын

@@stevetrevor2846 that's quite a big step up from the standard rear! I shall take you up on that offer, it would be great to get it on film 👍🏼

I've been out of biking for 10 years my last bike was a 2009 hayabusa that was heavy . I've just bought a 2002 zx7r and can't wait to get back into it on this absolute icon .

@producsmachina4991

Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the purchase buddy, great choice 👍🏻

It's on my list of bikes I want to collect

Stunning bike mate, I have had mine since new same year as yours a 2002 and with a few mods over the years she sings well.

@producsmachina4991

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you mate, they're a good looking old bus. Well done keeping hold of yours so long - there'll be a few mods for this soon - any recommendations?

@Ginga7r

3 жыл бұрын

@@producsmachina4991 Just the usual Sir, let it breathe fit a K&N, Dynojet, or factory racing kit (Some say is better ) a Good end can or System, and a Factory racing ignition advancer plate, the difference is outstanding and it will sound Amazing. I would change the sprockets, gear it for acceleration because really how often are you over 160 mph +. She will go like stink and put a lot of big bikes to shame check out @ginja7r on Instagram, that is my bikes. The 7r community is small and getting smaller, but full of cracking bikes and lovely people.

@tonymarcuso

3 жыл бұрын

Hi people i Heard that zx7r made in 96-98 are power restricted on the camshafts . Is it true ? Thé modems after 98 arent? Any response from the owners Thanks

@Ginga7r

3 жыл бұрын

@@tonymarcuso Not 100% sure but I think that was only bikes in America and only in California for a emissions thing. What country are you based Sir and is the bike from that country. I can check some literature I have for you mate.

@tonymarcuso

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ginga7r Hi bro cool your response. I m from France but i wanna purchase one in Germany. Some zx7r bikes have more power than others. I Saw 98hp for ones, 125hp for an others.

Id love the Zx7r, drive a 99. One since 7 years now... Sadly its engine failed a few days ago with a bit over 88.000km on it... Netherless a dream of a Bike!

@producsmachina4991

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear your bad luck mate. It did well to last a few miles though. What's the plan with it?

Yes nice bike I own a zx6r 2001 love it

@producsmachina4991

3 жыл бұрын

My first bike was a J1 ZX6R - I have very fond memories of it and would happily have another. It would have to be in the fastest colour though - red! 😝

@tonymarcuso

3 жыл бұрын

@@producsmachina4991 Which is the fastest between zx6 ans zx7?

@producsmachina4991

3 жыл бұрын

As far as I remember, the zx6 is lighter and has slightly less power. On the road I'd say they were evenly matched though.

Cracking bike ;)

@producsmachina4991

3 жыл бұрын

Isn't it just 👌

Almost got one of these riding position put me off though so got ZZR1200 instead lots of presence and character like this bike. Heavy though an extra 50kg wet weight but super comfy. Ebay is calling...

@producsmachina4991

Жыл бұрын

A ZZR1100 was my dream bike as a teenager 😍

Ayeer nodder Brit 😂

Definitely not a beginner bike. This was considered a superbike in the 90s. It still can get a new rider in plenty of trouble.

2020 kaufte ich mir eine ZX-7 R aus dem Jahr 1998. Ein fantastisches Motorrad für die Landstraße. Hätte es damals schon die aktuellen Michelin Reifen gegeben, sie hätte jeden Vergleichstest gewonnen! Auch wenn die Sitzposition extrem sportlich ist, Dich lang und gebückt über den Tank spannt, die Handgelenke belastet und so jede Fahrt in der Stadt von Ampel zu Ampel zu fahrten durch imaginäre Boxengassen mutiert, so entschädigt sie Dich beim ersten beschleunigen hinter dem Ortsschild für alles! 😁 Die ZX-7 werde nie wieder verkaufen! 😎

@producsmachina4991

7 ай бұрын

You did the review better than me!

@giostisskylas

2 ай бұрын

Habe mir vor nem halben Jahr eine ziemlich vernachlässigte Nr. 7 gekauft und richte die wieder her. Je öfter ich die sehe, desto stärkerr wird das Gefühl einen absoluten Kult-Klassiker gekauft zu haben. An die Optik musste ich mich erst gewöhnen, aber nach nem halben Jahr finde ich, das Nr. 7 einer der schönsten Mopeds ist, das jeh gebaut wurde. Nr. 7 bleibt bei mir, bis ich den Löffel abgebe.

One of my favourite bikes! But I would NEVER recommend the ZX7R to be ridden by a beginner...Way too much power and weight for a newbie regardless of how old the bike is. Good video though. Cheers.

@producsmachina4991

4 ай бұрын

I take your point but it's all about attitude. My first bike was a zx6r and it was similar power-wise.

Great bikes! You can easily strip 40 lbs from them.

@producsmachina4991

2 жыл бұрын

A weight loss plan might be the way forward with this, or a project bike 7R at some point. What do you recommend?

@holdernewtshesrearin5471

2 жыл бұрын

@@producsmachina4991 - strip the rear sub-subframe, the stock exhaust weighs 27 lbs so ditch that. I used a 5.25 lb Muzzy full titanium system saving 22 lbs. The speedo and drive can go, and the steel brackets, coolant reservoir, and replace those ultra heavy cast aluminum 3-spoke wheels with anything else. Plus there's lots of trim pieces, brackets and unnecessary items all around. Replace the battery with a lightweight gel type. You can easily drop it to 440 lbs or less.

@elchepo5529

Жыл бұрын

@@holdernewtshesrearin5471 T ha t is interesting do you think f or someone new to the bike taking the weight off will help with handling

@holdernewtshesrearin5471

Жыл бұрын

@@elchepo5529 - taking the weight off will help ANYONE. The bike will handle better, stop quicker and accelerate harder. I dropped 22 lbs by replacing the exhaust system with a 5.25 lb Muzzy full titanium system and another 30+ lbs by removing the rear sub frame, all the brackets and unnecessary hardware and replacing everything possible with racing equipment. You can make HUGE weight savings and performance gains (handling, braking, acceleration) by replacing those stock wheels with lightweight racing wheels. A word of caution if you do that though. Those heavy stock wheels played a big role in how stable and solid handling the ZX-7 is. When you reduce all that unsprung and rotational weight it has a huge effect on handling. The bike will become rather nervous and not as stable but can carve corners and flip back and forth through chicanes and such like a wild animal. That's an expert only modification but if your skill set is ready you can turn that warthog into a cheetah with lightweight wheels.

518#s wet in the U.S.

I definitely wouldn't call it a beginning bike......unless you have a lot of self discipline.

@producsmachina4991

2 жыл бұрын

Compared to the 200bhp monsters nowadays its very sensible! Self discipline is very important, as is time on the road 👍🏼

Hi im glade to owend a kawasaki ninja zx7r from 96 Im dutch not so young anymore but still riding it always in good condicion

@producsmachina4991

5 ай бұрын

I hope you've got some good use out of it, whats the mileage?

The ZX-7 was never a good beginner's bike, and it isn't now.

120hp is not for beginners. Are you serious?

@producsmachina4991

2 ай бұрын

My first bike had 110bhp. It's all about how you approach it.

@maurizioarrivabene8182

2 ай бұрын

@@producsmachina4991 you surely didnt use all 110hp. Sonwhy get a bike this powerful? 70-80 is more than enough

@producsmachina4991

2 ай бұрын

Occasionally, yes - of course I did. Not on a corner or in the middle of town but where it could be used, it was. Personally, I think it's about mindset but I understand there will always be those that try and run before they can walk 👍🏻 As for why, have you looked at it? 🤣