Description
Click here for an CycleVIN Motorcycle History Report on this 2006 Yamaha R1 LE. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
To celebrate their 50th anniversary, Yamaha took their incredibly popular 1000cc sportbike and modified just 500 examples into near-production racers.
Specific changes made for the Yamaha R1 Limited Edition include:
An homage to Kenny Roberts and the original Yamaha racing colors with the lovely yellow/black/white ‘speedblock’ paint.
Front and rear Ohlins suspension – developed by the same team that took care of the Yamaha MotoGP bike of the time.
Marchesini forged aluminum wheels designed specifically for this bike.
Slipper clutch.
Integrated lap timer.
Yamaha also provided a “special tool box” with each Limited Edition.
This example is VIN: JYARN15E86A004105. The seller acquired the bike from the original owner three months ago.
It is #493/500.
The odometer shows zero miles.
Maintenance:
The seller has not had cause to perform any maintenance during his ownership.
Modifications:
“Very rare” solo seat cowl. The sale includes the original box (pictured below).
“Kenny Roberts signature from the US Grand Prix in Indianapolis 2008.”
Per the seller, “the solo cowl and signature have been cleared to preserve the autograph.”
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on its original Pirelli Diablo Corsa tires.
The sale includes two keys.
The sale also includes the Yamaha Special Tool Box, a 50th Anniversary Gift Guide, an R1 service manual, the original owner’s manuals, the stock passenger seat, a 50th Anniversary visor, as well as the box for the solo seat.
Cosmetic Blemishes:
The seller states that there are no cosmetic blemishes of note.
Currently located in Columbus, Ohio, this Yamaha is offered on a clean Ohio title. Have any R1 LE stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
