zx6r 636

Got a chance to get a 98 zx7r pretty cheap, It's got 22,000 miles on it. And has been taken care of. But I'm just wondering if they're troublesome or any flaws or weaknesses they have that someone may know of. THANKS

ELWHACKO

not a stunt friendly bike

zx6r 636

Anything else?? As far as engine, tranny, problems??

FHL

No they suck. I'm not going to explain they just suck.

DoodleF4i

i stunted one for over a year..it can be done but its so heavy its unreal..the bike feels heavy doing a wheelie,or even doing a stoppie...but a good stuntbike.

austinz400

i have a 2001zx7 i like it it also has almost 22000 miles on it never had a problem with.i also had a 93 zx7 that had almost 50000 miles and it never had any problems.but its not a good stunt bike it is heavy458lbs.but if you just want a good riding bike get it.

zx6r 636

Thanks, So no one knows of any mechnical problems that are common with them? I hear people say the tranny on them and valves. I'm not really wanting to stunt it, Just something good to ride and do occasional wheelies on. I've never ridden one are they tourqy?? It's been rejetted. I have a 04 636 and it's nice!!!! But I want something alittle more passenger friendly for my wife's sake!!! I'll ride the 636 by myself. It's either the 98 zx7r with 22,000 miles or a 99 cbr 900rr with 28,000 miles which would be a better bike???Both are in about the same shape.

KungFu954

I like the attacks on these,,, "dude they suck".well if they do why don't you tell us why asshat.


Personally,

I think that bike kicks **** in a big way. For the money they care one of the best kept secrets in sportbikes.

Think about it for a sec, so many people dislike it because it never had to be refined.

Inverted front forks
Decent brakes,,(I've stoppied the crap out of em before)
Comfortable
non-expensive parts (because there are so many out there and the first year is pretty much the same as the last year)
Will most definatly wheelie well too I might add
DURABLE DURABLE DURABLE
about 127hp, not bad
The engine lacks a bit down low but once it's up it keeps going
Lotza aftermarket parts available

The only downfall to the zx7r is they are a bit on the heavy side. But depending on what you want to do with it that may be a good thing. It's easier to wheelie a bike that has more front end weight to it. TRUE, it's harder to launch but easier to ride out. <---my opinion


This may be your last chance to own a carburated bike (in 2006 all motorcycles will be required to have fuel injection when they come from the factory) Most people welcome fuel injection but the fact is carbs (right now) produce more power and most of the time more responsive fueling. Plus if you ever want to build that bike up you can do some serious **** work with those carbs.

Fact is about the ZX-7r is Kawasaki never really changed it, because there was no need to change it. It killed on the race track. It does great on the street. Why fix it if it aint broken?

Now, one thing. If you think your gonna get on it and it's gonna feel like a 2005 zx-10 then your in for disapointment. It's an old school ride. But if you appreciate that sort of thing then you'll have major fun.

nickalltogether

damn, i was wondering the same thing, and kungfu killed that ?

SAMBO

yeah, but what's the point of having 127 hp if the bike weighs 448 dry. That means it re-acts like a slug. I know cuz that was my first bike. 2002 zx-7r...straight doodoo

i should have listened to my friends. lol

motomoho

good streetbike, super stable, i hit a flying turkey vulture doin about 90 and didnt wipe out, just heavy as hell, also long reach to bars means lots of weight on wrists and neck strain tryin to see the road, front wants to tuck w stoppies