1995 Kawasaki ZX-7RR Ninja - Talk about limited!
In 1995, Kawasaki unveiled for 1996 its 4th generation ZX-7. The bike came in standard "R" and limited edition "RR" (for superbike homologation requirements). In various racing jurisdictions, the "RR" has been the foundation for heavily modified racing machinery.
The "RR" had a total production run of 500. I know for a fact that the "RR" was offered in Canada in both 1996 and 1997. The VIN # does not necessarily start at 0, but rather depends on the country. In Canada the numbers start at 1501. The engine number is commonly within 250 of the frame.
The obvious visual cue is the solo seat and extra "R". The swingarm pivot sits in a square plate that is interchangeable with other plates from Kawasaki. This effectively allows tuners to vary the location of the pivot in the frame. Less obvious is the Nissin brakes and clutch. These are more expensive than the standard Tokico jobbies. Like the swingarm pivot, the steering head angle is adjustable by kit from Kawasaki. A tuner can adjust rake/trail without affecting the height of the fork in the triple tree. The ride height is also adjustable at the rear of the bike independent of spring pre-load.
The suspension pieces are top-shelf bits too. Up front there is twice the adjustability on preload, compression and rebound, ditto on the backside. The fork sliders also have smoother alloy plating for less friction.
Then there's the engine..... 41 "flats" replace the 38 CV's standard on the "R". The transmission is a close ratio six-speed with one extra shift dog for smooth snickering. The flywheel and the crank is slightly heavier on the RR.
Firing it all is a lightweight 8AH battery.
Incidentally, there is NO storage space on the bike, which can be a headache on long rides.
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