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Derived from the more race oriented [[Kawasaki ZXR-750|ZXR-750]], the '''ZX-7R''' was [[Kawasaki motorcycles|Kawasaki's]] attempt to make a "Race Replica" superbike available to the motorcycling public. | Derived from the more race oriented [[Kawasaki ZXR-750|ZXR-750]], the '''ZX-7R''' was [[Kawasaki motorcycles|Kawasaki's]] attempt to make a "Race Replica" superbike available to the motorcycling public. | ||
The motorcycle is a 749cc in-line four cylinder [[four-stroke]] capable in standard form of speeds of over 160mph (255 km/h). Braking and suspension have been influenced by technology developed on the race tracks and have resulted in a motorcycle of prodigious stability and reliability. The basic model has remained unchanged for eight years from its inception to its last production run in | The motorcycle is a 749cc in-line four cylinder [[four-stroke]] capable in standard form of speeds of over 160mph (255 km/h). Braking and suspension have been influenced by technology developed on the race tracks and have resulted in a motorcycle of prodigious stability and reliability. The basic model has remained unchanged for eight years from its inception to its last production run in 2003. | ||
The ZX-7RR differs from the road model somewhat, having an adjustable head-stock angle, swing arm and larger capacity flat-side [[carburetors]]. It also has a close ratio gear-box fitted as standard and different front calipers. | The ZX-7RR differs from the road model somewhat, having an adjustable head-stock angle, swing arm and larger capacity flat-side [[carburetors]]. It also has a close ratio gear-box fitted as standard and different front calipers. |