1978 Kawasaki Z1R-TC Turbo
  • This bike is a museum quality survivor
  • It's disco era black and orange paint was factory ordered from SoCal design house Molly Design
  • Every TC buyer was required to sign a liability waiver
  • These Z1R TC's delivered sub 11 second quarter miles at 125 mph plus
  • Carburetors, constant fouled plugs, lack of a rev limiter, a short power band, and turbo lag made this overkill on two wheels and ultimately a failed concept given the technology of the day
  • It's horsepower was listed as "sufficient plus 50%" and was sold without a factory warranty
  • It has a handlebar mounted fairing, the first on a Japanese sport bike
  • The TC probably approached the limit of tire technology of the day
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1978 Kawasaki

Z1R-TC Turbo

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1978 Kawasaki

Z1R-TC Turbo