Kawasaki ZX7R

...I had always liked the Kawasaki ZX's. The 600s were a bit out of my price range but I found this American imported ZX-7 on the Lings website. I called and booked a test ride for the following Saturday. When I arrived at the shop the ZX was already parked out the front with a full tank waiting. The first thing I noticed was the dimensions of the bike - it was huge. Kawasakis (especially the older ones) always seem to be big bikes. When I was looking ...
...was massive compared to the VFR400 (which I later went on to buy). The ZX-6 is massive compared to the CBR6, YZF6 etc. I climbed aboard and realised that I could only just touch the ground - even on tip toes! This combined with the 190kg weight and strange weight distribution was not a good combination for a shorter rider like me. "This is going to be difficult to manouvre" I thought. As I fired it up a 'real' engine sprung in to life. The sound ...

yackers1 15.03.2007 · Read full review
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i was looking for a bike that stands out and for the right money.i spent a long time looking on ebay for the right bike.my wife loves ninjas(the green ones)but i saw the red ones and feel in love with this color.i had seen a red zx7r p reg low mileage at a great price and won the bike.off we went to kent to pick up the red zx7r from southampton.two hours later got they.what a bike,great looks.paid the money.the first thing i notice was the noise ...
...and off i set taking it easy at first.i am 5'6 tall and i can just get my toes on the ground as i stopped for the first time.got on the m25 and opened her up.fast is not the word i would say but i can't say it on here. get one NOW. ...

burtiebumfluff1 09.06.2008 · Read full review
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