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Memorial Day Special: 1979 Kawasaki Z1R TC2

KawasakiBy Mike May 23, 2013 2 Comments

Perfect for the long weekend coming up, this 1979 Kawasaki represents the first true factory Turbo – and will long be remembered as a fantastic factory hot rod. Sure, the colors and paintwork are straight out of the 1970s, but the performance continues to be contemporary even today. This particular bike has been restored to…

First of the Turbo Bikes: 1978 Kawasaki Z1R-TC

Kawasaki, Sport Bikes For SaleBy Mike January 29, 2011 1 Comment

For Sale: 1978 Kawasaki kz1000 Z1R-TC Turbo Charged Z1-R When it comes to “factory” Turbo bikes, the Kawasaki Z1R-TC was the bike that paved the way. Created through an arrangment between Kawasaki and Turbo Cycle Corporation (which was founded by ex-Kawasaki Marketing Director, Alan Masek), brand new Z1Rs were sent to TCC, who then modified…