Actual Top speed of a 96+ 7R?

shiphteey · 12-11-2008, 10:40 AM

No speedo crap please, no fluff. Just want to know what the 7R pulls to in the real world, flat out and/or 1 mile. I've heard quotes of 165-170 but hearing something actual would be nice! Thanks in advance.

A.

**Connman** · 12-11-2008, 10:47 AM

MCN says 165
Kawasaki ZX-7R (1996-2003) - MOTORCYCLE REVIEWS AND TESTS Kawasaki Motorcycle Reviews - MCN

Phantom · 12-11-2008, 11:49 AM

Ali, I owned a 1996 ZX-7R with a full pipe, flatslide carbs, etc.... bike was rock solid in the twisties, but didn't run worth a damn up top on the highway. Best I got was 155mph.

shiphteey · 12-11-2008, 03:14 PM

Been thinking about hopping on one and running a gsxr 750 or 2 around here. Figured its gotta have a leg up on the gixxers in the ram air department, which may get the HP at the end close. The 7R is heavy but with me on it and maybe some minor weight reduction it might not be so bad. I went 7.2 in the 1/8 on an srad 600 but 7.3 on the 7R. It seemed to not p/u as much once in 3rd...same ET as my old F2 FWIW.

Still kicking around the idea...nothing like coming out on top with an underdog bike.

A.

KrZYkrKr · 05-07-2009, 03:27 PM

I personnaly went 165mph on my 7R. No wobbles. Has Full Yosh and jet kit. No windshield may have kept me from going faster but I'm not sure.

shiphteey · 05-08-2009, 04:24 AM

How didyou measure the speed?

DCSoul · 05-08-2009, 06:02 AM

I'm not too sure but I know the '96 was a lot slower than my old '95 L3 model. I had a full Muzzy kit on it and a regular jet. On a trip down route 17 in VA, I ran with 2005 and 2006 1000's and we went 20 miles straight above 170. My speedometer showed 180mph but you know that's high. My peeps had GPS.

shiphteey · 06-03-2009, 04:18 PM

DCSoul...find me a 7R!!! We'll test official!

sohel · 06-03-2009, 06:19 PM

I did 169mph

(270mk/h eh) in my 95 ZX7RR stock gearing, muzzy full system

DCSoul · 06-05-2009, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiphteey

DCSoul...find me a 7R!!! We'll test official!

Ask Rick...They set it up for me back in 2006! The Barney Mobile was a true beast.
Full Muzzy Stainless
48 Rear 17 Front 520 DID
K&N Filter
Stage I Jet
(whole bunch of lights...lol)
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-...56_6725268.jpg



12-11-2008, 10:40 AM	#1
shiphteey Senior Member From: VA Joined: May 2003 I Ride: ZX-12R & EX250 I Race: ZX-12R & EX250 Posts: 4,170	Actual Top speed of a 96+ 7R? No speedo crap please, no fluff. Just want to know what the 7R pulls to in the real world, flat out and/or 1 mile. I've heard quotes of 165-170 but hearing something actual would be nice! Thanks in advance. A.



05-07-2009, 03:27 PM	#5
KrZYkrKr Junior Member From: Rialto, CA Joined: May 2009 I Ride: ZX7R Posts: 3	Top Speed I personnaly went 165mph on my 7R. No wobbles. Has Full Yosh and jet kit. No windshield may have kept me from going faster but I'm not sure.



06-03-2009, 06:19 PM	#9
sohel Senior Member From: Toronto Joined: Feb 2009 I Ride: 00 ZX-12R Posts: 218	I did 169mph(270mk/h eh) in my 95 ZX7RR stock gearing, muzzy full system

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12-11-2008, 10:47 AM	#2
Connman Moderator From: Denver, CO Joined: Apr 2004 I Ride: 03 ZX-12r I Race: Anyone! Posts: 3,467	MCN says 165 Kawasaki ZX-7R (1996-2003) - MOTORCYCLE REVIEWS AND TESTS Kawasaki Motorcycle Reviews - MCN



12-11-2008, 11:49 AM	#3
Phantom Senior Member From: South Florida: Home of the 9/10th's Joined: Feb 2004 I Ride: 2003 Ace Performance Stage 2 R-Spec ZX-1287R I Race: Same as above Posts: 1,450	Ali, I owned a 1996 ZX-7R with a full pipe, flatslide carbs, etc.... bike was rock solid in the twisties, but didn't run worth a damn up top on the highway. Best I got was 155mph.



12-11-2008, 03:14 PM	#4
shiphteey Senior Member From: VA Joined: May 2003 I Ride: ZX-12R & EX250 I Race: ZX-12R & EX250 Posts: 4,170	Been thinking about hopping on one and running a gsxr 750 or 2 around here. Figured its gotta have a leg up on the gixxers in the ram air department, which may get the HP at the end close. The 7R is heavy but with me on it and maybe some minor weight reduction it might not be so bad. I went 7.2 in the 1/8 on an srad 600 but 7.3 on the 7R. It seemed to not p/u as much once in 3rd...same ET as my old F2 FWIW. Still kicking around the idea...nothing like coming out on top with an underdog bike. A.



05-08-2009, 04:24 AM	#6
shiphteey Senior Member From: VA Joined: May 2003 I Ride: ZX-12R & EX250 I Race: ZX-12R & EX250 Posts: 4,170	How didyou measure the speed?



05-08-2009, 06:02 AM	#7
DCSoul Member From: D.C. Joined: Apr 2008 I Ride: 03 ZX636 I Race: 00 ZX12r A1 Posts: 56	I'm not too sure but I know the '96 was a lot slower than my old '95 L3 model. I had a full Muzzy kit on it and a regular jet. On a trip down route 17 in VA, I ran with 2005 and 2006 1000's and we went 20 miles straight above 170. My speedometer showed 180mph but you know that's high. My peeps had GPS.



06-03-2009, 04:18 PM	#8
shiphteey Senior Member From: VA Joined: May 2003 I Ride: ZX-12R & EX250 I Race: ZX-12R & EX250 Posts: 4,170	DCSoul...find me a 7R!!! We'll test official!