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1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 Z1-R

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Listed byATLmcaddict
Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30097Manual
SoldAug 3, 2023
Sold for$17,056

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Summary
This 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 Z1-R is finished in metallic light blue and powered by a 1,015cc DOHC inline-four with a five-speed transmission. Equipment includes triple disc brakes, Mikuni carburetors, and a quarter fairing. The bike shows 900 miles on a replacement speedometer, though total mileage is unknown, and it comes with a clean Georgia title.
Trait
Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
15 (19%)
10/21/2026
Color
Metallic Light Blue
6 (8%)
6/15/2025
Transmission
68 (87%)
11/4/2026
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  • 8/3/2023
    Bring a Trailer
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    $17k
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Top Comments
JTW Okay. Here’s my plan. I buy this. Then, I buy a red 56 Thunderbird. I move to Vega$. Live in a warehouse. Get a showgirl ... View more
krinkel I am not sure new motorcycles sold in CA in 1978 had any other stickers, specifically and “emissions compliance” ... View more
Brewster Way back when i was running a Yamaha. shop in northern Ontario took in a black KZ1000 as a trade in. Loved the bike ... View more
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