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VIN KZTOOD000398

1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 Z1-R

No ReserveBring a Trailer
Listed byJeti
Dania Beach, Florida 3300421,000 milesManual
SoldFeb 20, 2023
Sold for$10,350
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Summary
This 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 Z1-R features a four-into-one exhaust, triple disc brakes, Mikuni carburetors, and 18-inch seven-spoke alloy wheels. The bike shows 28k miles, with 1k added by the current seller since 2019, and received an oil change in 2022. Noted issues include non-functional turn signals and fuel gauge, and a sun-faded tachometer redline.
Trait
Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
15 (19%)
Oct 21, 2026
Color
Metallic Light Blue
6 (8%)
Jun 15, 2025
Transmission
68 (87%)
Nov 4, 2026
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Loading sold figures · 12 months to Feb 20, '23

Listing history

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  • Feb 20, 2023
    Bring a Trailer
    Sold· this listing
    $10k
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#9 of Z1 & Z1-Rs in 2023
Bottom 20% of all listings in 2023
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Comments
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Top Comments
Max502 The Z1R is a truly collectable bike with outstanding pedigree. However, given some experience with this vintage dating ... View more
SWL1956 I bought one of these brand new in 1978. 22 year-old me saw the speedometer needle pointing to the 3 o'clock position ... View more
tork I bought one of these new in 1979. Mine was a 78 also. However I remember 93HP was what the magazines and my owners manual ... View more
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