1995 Kawasaki ZX750M

Lot details
Registration No: N/A
Frame No: 002273
Engine No: RRL1
cc: 748
MOT Expiry Date: N/A

ex-John Reynolds

The history of the Kawasaki ZXR750 is inextricably linked to the increase in popularity of the Superbike racing class at both international and national level, providing the company with a host of victories during the 1990's. The machine had been introduced to the press at Estoril towards the end of 1989. Typed the H1 the the new model benefited from the factory's efforts in the F1 class which had seen a GPX derived engine housed in a hand made aluminium perimeter style frame. The new production machine utilised a frame of similar design, constructed from extruded aluminium box sections to which the headstock and swinging arm mountings were welded. The engine was a development of the unit employed by the GPX with a revised top end, 36mm carburettors and a 4 -2 - 1 exhaust system. Suspension was provided by a set of conventional forks at the front and a and a monoshock rear end controlling an aluminium swinging arm. A race kit, which would provide the basis for many of the revisions included in the 1990 season machine was offered for those seeking to compete in the superbike class.

1990 saw the ZXR 750 emerging as a force in the increasingly significant World Superbike Championship with Rob Phillis securing fourth overall in the championship. At national level Doug Chandler won the AMA Superbike Championship.Rob Phillis secured third place in the 1991 World Superbike Championship, using the heavily revised ZXR750 R, a feat he would repeat in 1992 with Scott Russell taking the AMA Championship in 1991 and 1992. at British National level John Reynolds dominated the TT Superbike and Super Cup Championships.

If 1992 had been a good year, 1993 was exceptional for Kawasaki with Scott Russell winning the World Superbike Championship, very nearly repeating the feat in 1994 in a closely fought contest with eventual winner, Ducati mounted Carl Fogarty.
1995 was a difficult year for Kawasaki, the model, although benefiting from annual up dates, was effectively five years old, despite this, the machine continued to compete successfully.

The ZX750M offered, dating from 1995, was campaigned by John Reynolds in the 1995 World Championship, securing two third place finishes at the Brands Hatch round and a third at the Assen TT. The partnership also took the "Earl of Oulton" title.It is fitted with a full factory engine and gearbox, Ohlins suspension front and rear and a carbon air box. Included with the motorcycle are photos and paperwork confirming its provenance together with a Kawasaki brochure.