The Kawasaki KZ1000R wore the company's distinctive green racing colors.
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 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.
