1978 Kawasaki Z1-R TC

This 1978 Kawasaki Z1-R TC was modified with an American Turbo Pak, Inc. (ATP) turbocharger kit by Turbo Cycle (TC) Corporation of Irvine, California, prior to initial delivery and was sold new in Morland, Kansas. It is powered by a 1,015cc DOHC inline-four equipped with a Rajay-sourced turbocharger and is finished in a black, red, orange, and yellow “Molly” paint scheme. Equipment includes a quarter-fairing and rear cowl, a tinted windscreen, a two-up ducktail seat, triple disc brakes, 18″ cast alloy wheels, a five-speed transmission, and an electric starter. This Z1-R TC was purchased by the seller in 2025 and is now offered with a back-up kick-starter, a tool kit, a Kawasaki tire gauge, removed parts, and a clean Kansas title in the seller’s name. A total of 500 Z1-R TCs were produced during 1978 and 1979, and the second batch of 250, of which this is one, were finished in black with a red, orange, and yellow graphics package designed by custom painter Rollin “Molly” Sanders. The 3.4-gallon fuel tank was repainted and sealed under previous ownership, and additional equipment includes a quarter-fairing with a tinted windscreen and a two-up ducktail seat with a grab strap as well as a rear cowl, a lift-assist handle, folding passenger foot pegs, and a side stand.