1982 Kawasaki KZ1000R Pictures
The 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000R was a fine example of an early-1980s Japanese superbike. "Kerker" on its fuel tank recognized the bike's standard four-into-one Kerker exhaust header. The Kawasaki KZ1000R wore the company's distinctive green racing colors. |
 The KZ1000R's instrument panel was familiar to Kawasaki fans. |
 Kawasaki's 1015-cc double-overhead-cam four revved happily to 9000 rpm. |
 Suspension of the KZ1000R included gold-painted "piggyback" reservoir rear shocks. |
 A decal on the tank reminded riders of Kawasaki's racing victories. |
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