Wanna Ride: 1978 Kawasaki Z1R

1978 Kawasaki Z1R
Miles: 9,000
Clean Title
$9,999

SELLER
This 1978 Kawasaki Other is a great addition to any motorcycle collection. With an engine size of 1000cc and a mileage of 9000, it’s a powerful and reliable ride. The exterior color is a beautiful blue, and the make is Kawasaki. The vehicle title is clean, so you can rest assured that it’s in good condition. The sub model is I’m, and it’s perfect for those who want a unique and classic ride. This motorcycle is great for both casual and serious riders, and it’s sure to turn heads wherever you go. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to own a piece of motorcycle history. Payment will be wire transfer certificate check cash on pick up a non refundable deposit of 250.00 deposit within 24 hours final payment due with in 7 days

RSBFS
Well, today is my birthday! And I do love this powder blue classic, so here you have it.

I’m sharing Mike’s words from RSBFS in 2017, “In the American idiom, there is no substitution for cubic inches. Kawasaki understood the unmistakable allure of power and created what many regard as the iconic hot rod of the 1970s. And as hard as it may be to see, today’s mega-hyper-super bikes can trace their lineage back to the Z1R. The recipe remains the same, even as ingredients evolve over time: start with (at least) two big scoops of power, spice it up with a stout chassis, mix in good suspension and brakes, and drizzle with a healthy dose of sporty touches such as rear-set pegs, short bars and aero bodywork bits. Today the power, chassis, suspension, brakes and aero are far superior to those of 40 years ago [now 47] – but there is little that is truly new.

The 1977-1978 model Z1R was the last of the era before new hardware released in the 1980s. As such, these are the most evolved of the line, and represent the best of this fantastic model. The engine remained the stalwart inline four, air-cooled of course, and breathed through carbs and 2-valve heads. The stock exhaust was a 4-into-1 design, which bordered on hooliganism. Electric push-button starting was the new order of the day, but early Z1s included a vestige of the past in the form of a removable kick start pedal located under the seat (yes, we really have come that far). On the chassis side, the Z1R included additional bracing around the steering head, and introduced triple disks that were drilled for performance and lighter weight. The finishing touch was the bikini fairing, hinting at a key design element for the next decade.”

Speaking of bikinis…. today is also the kick-off day for the Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally down in Florida. Red and I attended this rally 15 years ago and we loved the energy. If you are lucky enough to attend – please post a photo in the comments section here or on our FB group. I bet this bike would turn every head at that event!

Good luck to the buyer and seller!