1978 Kawasaki Z1-R and Z1-R TC Pictures
The 1978 Kawasaki Z1-R was the first street bike to turn sub-12-second quarter-miles, and with an aftermarket turbo kit installed, became the even-quicker version dubbed the Kawasaki Z1-R TC. The 1978 Kawasaki Z1-R was the first motorcycle with a factory-installed four-into-one exhaust-header system. |
 The Z1-R's instrument panel was integrated nicely with the bike's aerodynamic bikini fairing. |
 An aftermarket turbo kit turned the Z1-R into a Z1-R TC, the quickest bike of its day. |
 Extensive exhaust plumbing was required to route gases to the TC's turbo. |
 A boost gauge helped keep tabs on internal pressures. |
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