Had a 1978 Z1-R (stock). I was the second owner and I remember the guy I bought it from made me stand along the highway while he negotiated a very well known set of "S" turns on the outskirts of Trenton, NJ. The Z was not known as a good handling bike but he went through waaaay faster than I would even think about. The bike was eager to please you and went where it was pointed. A good launch would deliver a knockout boulevard kill shot. An unfortunate kid in a Camaro of one iteration or another learned the hard way. When we got to the next traffic light his chin was on his chest. My all time Kodak moment with this bike happened during a trip to the Dairy Queen. I went into the ice cream stand and came out to find a drop dead blonde sitting on my bike. She wanted to go for a ride. Let's be honest...The Z1-R was stunning. The paint, wheels and little fairing were perfect. A Japanese superbike icon for sure.
Always loved this bike.....unfortunately I was 21 and a broke college student when it came out. It's lines have aged very well. I have owned my 1975 CB750F for 45 years. It is as far from stock as can be imagined down to my billet block machined out of a 70 pound chunk of aluminum. Nikasil plated with an over + 10mm bore. Just about 107 RWHP and nicknamed "The Million Dollar CB".😁
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So did I ...Out of Oakland Ca. Out the door $2,888.88 back in Oct. 1979. Loved that bike to death until it was stolen from in front of my house in San Jose in 1986. I miss that bike everyday.
Also the '1979 Turbo version sold through Kawasaki dealers without a warranty. The '80 normally aspirated version had dual exhaust and a larger gas tank.
Had a 1978 Z1-R (stock). I was the second owner and I remember the guy I bought it from made me stand along the highway while he negotiated a very well known set of "S" turns on the outskirts of Trenton, NJ. The Z was not known as a good handling bike but he went through waaaay faster than I would even think about. The bike was eager to please you and went where it was pointed. A good launch would deliver a knockout boulevard kill shot. An unfortunate kid in a Camaro of one iteration or another learned the hard way. When we got to the next traffic light his chin was on his chest. My all time Kodak moment with this bike happened during a trip to the Dairy Queen. I went into the ice cream stand and came out to find a drop dead blonde sitting on my bike. She wanted to go for a ride. Let's be honest...The Z1-R was stunning. The paint, wheels and little fairing were perfect.
A Japanese superbike icon for sure.
大昔に代官山辺りでスーツ+ジェットヘル姿で乗ってる人がカッコ良すぎて今でも記憶に焼き付いてます、、
かっこいいですね!
Z1Rが販売当時は高値の花で一般ライダーは手が出なかったですが
代官山でその服装で走らせたら目が釘付けになったのも分かります。
本当に美しい
ナイフで削ぎ落とした様なエッジの立ったタンクやカウル 絶妙な角度で跳ね上がるテール 青味かがったシルバー ピンスト風の繊細なライン メーカー純正の集合管 Ⅱ型よりこの初期型のフロント18インチと平たいタンクがやっぱりかっちょいい! ライダーもシブい!
最高です👍
コメントありがとう! 私が思っていることをすべて言っていただきました👍👍
One dream of motorcycle.
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I owned a 78 z1R back in 2000 and it was an awesome performer
Thank for your comment. It's great as is right now!
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤my dream bike forever
Always loved this bike.....unfortunately I was 21 and a broke college student when it came out. It's lines have aged very well.
I have owned my 1975 CB750F for 45 years. It is as far from stock as can be imagined down to my billet block machined out of a 70 pound chunk of aluminum. Nikasil plated with an over + 10mm bore. Just about 107 RWHP and nicknamed "The Million Dollar CB".😁
Thank you for hearing your valuable experience, It was really inspiring!
Arguably one of the sexiest bikes ever made, and seats two comfortably
I completely agree with you! Thank you.
I still own my Z2R bought brand new in 1979. Rare and fine bike, well made video, thanks !
Thank you for yourcomment. Amazing! you own your Z2R for 40years!!
How many horsepower, stock?
I,be owned a 1978Z1R D1 since 1978,WW.
Thank you for your comment. The Z1-R is a masterpiece of motorcycle!
@@King07T Still got the old cow.
Great video. Thanks for the memories.
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I guess Im asking randomly but does anybody know a tool to log back into an Instagram account..?
I was stupid forgot my password. I would appreciate any tricks you can offer me
la moto mas hermosa que conoci , la tube en el 79 ´´ .
Gracias por tu comentario!
una belleza de moto
Nice I still have my Kawasaki z1r turbo.
the rare treasure!!
I bought a new unsold 1978 model like this one in 1979 for $2800.00. Beautiful bike.
+moremoney2 marvelous! I hope you enjoy your bike life.
So did I ...Out of Oakland Ca. Out the door $2,888.88 back in Oct. 1979. Loved that bike to death until it was stolen from in front of my house in San Jose in 1986. I miss that bike everyday.
Bought a new 1980 for $4000, paid too much but loved that bike
kingさん仕事が早いですね~(笑) 丸Zの曲線的イメージに対して角Zの直線で描いた仕上がりになっている当時のカワサキ独自のデザイン性そして斬新カラーリング最高です⤴ヘルメットはワイバーンに東本昌平RIDE仕様ですね(^^)V
+z750rskz1300 このZ1Rが角Zの元祖ですよね、スリムなガソリンタンクとビキニカウル
トルクフルな空冷Z四気筒1,015ccの造形は見てて飽きないです
東本昌平RIDE仕様のヘルメットもかっこいい! 400m先からでもすぐ気付くくらい目立ってます(^^)/
Awesome! Thank you for sharing 🙂👍
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1978 was the original
Good stuff!
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OG MUSCLE BIKE!! NUFF SAID....
Cheers!!
Perfect!
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火の玉Z1を除けば一番好きなZ😊
マッドマックスの影響も大きいけどね❤
Z1-Rのデザインは世界中で評価されます、カッコいいとしか言いようがない!
Great bike, but in '79, getting outdated.
Just too heavy imo.
I guess that these were very robust though.
Only made 2 years. 78 was silver with points. 80 was black with electronic ignition.
Also the '1979 Turbo version sold through Kawasaki dealers without a warranty. The '80 normally aspirated version had dual exhaust and a larger gas tank.
マッドマックス!!Z1R最高!!大好きです。^_^
ノーマルに近い方がかっこいいです。
この時代の名車バイク ノーマルは貴重ですね!
Good music
Do you mean good sound?
@@King07T yes
Simply beautyfull L
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2020 tengo una igualita
Very Nice. I owned one. Bought brand new.
Thank you for your comment! This is the best motorcycle of 70's!
Whats the song??
スリムでシャープでシックなデザイン。ノーマルが一番ですね。
このデザインは日本はもとよりヨーロッパでも好評だったようです
やっぱりカッコいい!
78 was the orig.
Do you still have this bike? If so, wath is your price?? And where are you from??
Z1R is in Canada east.
かっこいい!
ロケ地k30ですね(^^)
+Hanenashi K Z1Rかっこいいですよね!
ロケ地はそうです県道30号線です、この道は山麓の高台を通ってるんで奈良盆地を見下ろしながら走れるんで大好きです。
Gem
Thank you!
まさに男ならKawasakiって言える単車😂
贅肉を取り去った男のためのマシンですね!!
Z fever
yo