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Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of Kawasaki Z1-R (Z1000-D1) in 1978 the model with sport touring body and 1016 cm3 / Z1-R (Z1000D) 1978 Z1000-D1 Z1R FRAME NUMBER: KZT00D-000001 >ENGINE NUMBER: KZT00DE-000001 >COLOUR: METALLIC STARDUST SILVER. Lot #118,443. Please see the images for a better idea of the condition, the item will come as shown. Kawasaki Z 1000 Z1R is produced in 1978-79. 5 Kawasaki KZ1000A 1981 --. Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 1978 Kawasaki Z1000S Z1R at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. The Z1R TC was a limited-production model, with only 500 units ever produced over a 2 year period. How much horsepower does a Kawasaki Z 1000 Z 1-R has? The Kawasaki Z 1000 Z 1-R has 90. 1978 SUZUKI GS1000 RC Sponsored Kawasaki 1978 78 Z1R Z1-R 1000 OEM Original Disc Rear Brake Pedal PN 43001-1014 Pre-Owned C $122. 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