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| I am at least a 1.5yrs from buying a bike but I'm already trying to learn and gather info. on bikes of interest before I get serious. I go to the Atlanta Spring Motorcycle show every year and sit on every bike. I have really come to like the ZR-7S, I seems that all of the reviews that I have read are all in favor of the bike. Can anyone tell me more about the "questionable" gas gauge ? Also in many magazine articles I see that the engine is an outdated Ninja ingine and in needs an overhall can someone give me some insight on what that exactly means. Hopefully I'll hear some favorable news since I really like the price and looks of this bike.
Thanx, Ben Hopefully a future owner of the ZR-7S
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| I've been an owner of a ZR-7S for about 8 months now. It's an excellent starter bike and a great value. The only complaint I have is that when riding at dusk, the gauges are kind of hard to read (because of the color and size of the numbers). What's meant by 'outdated Ninja engine' is that you're not going to get that excessive speed at take off like you will on many of the newer sport bikes - not really a problem at all unless you're into racing. Just give it a little throttle and you'll get where you need to go.
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| I have a Zr7S and love it. It will do the 1/4-mile in fewer than 11 sec off the show room floor. Also it will do 140 mph. Yes it does not have a great deal of power coming out of the gate. Once you are moving it has consistent power all the way through each gear. Gas Gage works fine I don’t look at it much when I run out I go to reserve and find a gas station within 35 miles. The engine is a older style from the 80's with a touch of the future. You will get a long life span out of this bike.
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| Take a look at the Yamaha FZ1 before you decide. I did and I ended up buying the FZ1. The 7R-7S I will outgrow. The FZ1 I know I won't.
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| The ZR-7S is an excellent bike for newcommers. It is very easy to handle and the power is also easy to use.
The gas gauge on my ZR-7S is also kind of funny sometimes. I have never had a problem with it really. Sometimes when I am on a long ride, the gas gauge will will be at half of a tank. If I stop for a break and shut the bike off. THe gas gauge will only come back up to about a third of a tank when i restart it. It has never been a problem though. I have driven as far as 250 to 300 miles on a tank. That is pretty good considering how much gas it can hold.
As far as the engine needing an overhaul, that really wont apply to you until you learn more about motorcycles and grow out of this one. They just mean that Kawasaki should take the engine and revamp it to produce power on par with some of the rest of the 750cc competition. I don't mean to say the the ZR-7S is underpowered, but it is. That is why it is so good for beginners. I bought one for my little brother and he loes it. I ride a ZX-9R myself. I do like to take his ZR out for a spin from time to time though.
Well, i hope I have answered your questions. If I can help in any other way. Just e-mail me.
montana22@angelfire.com
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| Check out www.ZR-7.com for a lot more on the bike. Gas gauges are not great on any bike with a really curvy tank, but you can learn what your mileage will be. At 180 miles I'll be riding with the needle past E totally resting on the prop, and know that soon I'll need to switch to reserve, and that'll hold me for another 30 miles. The range in some reviews is 250 miles, but I haven't tried for that. I have a 2001 with 11,300 miles on it. The engine is bulletproof and the mechanics love it cause it's easy and totally reliable. I find it has plenty of power, for touring, freeways, and tight twisties. Keeping the RPMS 5000-7000 is usually good. Follow the break-in guidelines, then ride it hard and have fun! I thought this bike was a terrific value, and I was right.
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