| MODEL | KAWASAKI Z 1000 Z1-R TIC TURBO 1978 - 1979 |
| Year | 1978 - 1979 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1015 cc / 61.9 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 69.4 x 66 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 126 hp / 93.2 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Battery and coil |
| Induction | 40 mm Bendix carburettor with turbocharger |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 speed |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | 36 mm telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks with 5-way spring preload |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 295 mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 295 mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 245 kg / 540 lb |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 120/90 V18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 254 km/h / 158 mph |
A 1978 factory Z1-R that a turbocharger package from ATP converted into a boosted machine, keeping the standard chassis and brakes. The boost made it very fast in a straight line but hard to control elsewhere. Around 1,600 units were built across 1978 and 1979 according to the source.
