Method in stock state of distinguishing R-1 & R2.

r1.jpg

r2

KZ1000R-1

Stripe’s of white/blue
White line above the blue

KZ1000R-2

Blue/gold/line of white
Blue line above gold and white
In boundary of blue and white pin stripe.

Stripe layout and colors.

r1 clocks

r2 clocks

KZ1000R-1 KZ1000R-2

Meter layout.

r1 badge

r2 badge

KZ1000R-1

There is Eddy Lawson's signature on the R1 tank badge.

KZ1000R-2

There is no Eddy Lawson's signature on the R2 tank badge.

Tank emblems.

r1 sidecover

r2 sidecover

KZ1000R-1

There is no stripe on side panel,
The color of R emblem is blue

KZ1000R-2

There are stripe’s on side panel,
The color of R emblem is red.

Side cover badge’s

Frame number’s

Z(KZ)1000R1 [1982]

Euro Frame No: KZT00R-000001~

Canada and USA Frame No: JKAKZCR1*CA000001

Engine No:KZT00JE031001~

Z(KZ)1000R2 [1983]

Euro Frame No: KZT00R-001101~

Canada and USA Frame No: JKAKZCR1*DA001101

Engine No:KZT00JE039301~

* KZ1100R almost in R-2 conformity.The emblem of the side has become 1100R.

 

 

 

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