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…
…slipper clutch, integrated lap timer, Marchesini forged aluminum wheels designed specifically for this bike, plus Yamaha also provided a “special tool box” with each Limited Edition.
Manufactured in February of 2006, this example is VIN: JYARN15Y06A001578. The seller acquired it eighteen months ago from a private party in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
It is #92 out of 500.
The odometer does not power up, true mileage is unknown. Last reported mileage on the VINData Report was 27,787 in 2017.
“I’ve always wanted a 50th Anniversary R1. I wasn’t particularly looking for a Limited Edition version, but came across this non-running one and figured it’d make a good display piece if nothing else. I would of liked to have gotten it running, but I just have to many other projects that are taking my time and resources so I’d like to pass it on to someone else to enjoy.”
Maintenance:
“Replaced battery, and left side aftermarket front turn signals and rear sets with OEM factory new from Yamaha. I was able to locate a good used OEM turn signal and rearset for the right side to be included with the sale of the bike.”
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Low
Engine Oil Quality: Dark
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: Low
Coolant Quality: Fail
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Recommended Flush
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Fail
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: NA
Final Drive Condition: Chain is Dry and Rusty
Headlight High Beam: Fail
Headlight Low Beam: Fail
Passing Light: N/A
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Amp out/Flashing Fast
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Fail
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Fail
Plate Light: Fail
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Unknown
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 30%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 10%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 0613
Tire Date Code Rear: 2523
Tire % Remaining Front: 20%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 5%
Tire Press. Front: 36
Tire Press. Rear: 38
Battery Standing Voltage: 10.27
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: N/A
Running Condition: Crank No start
Test Ride Completed: Incomplete
Test Ride Distance: Incomplete
Notes:
-Front brake calipers are wrong-black instead of silver
-Has non adjustable standard version link rod incorrect for the LE
-Cylinder is not painted black as is correct for the model
-Head is engraved
-Swingarm is gouged
-Chain appears to have come off at some point and caused damage to swingarm
-Rear set assembly is mismatched from left to right
-Types of fasteners used are not correct for the model of bike
-Body work panels are broken/cracked
-Dash buttons don’t scroll through
-Aftermarket Graves exhaust
-Power Commander
-Braided brake lines
-Aftermarket wheels
Repair Recommendations:
-Tires
-Chain and sprockets
-Brake pads and caliper cleanup
-Battery
-Coolant flush
-Oil & filter
-Front and rear brake fluid flush
-Electrical Diagnosis
Modifications:
Graves exhaust and Power Commander.
Marchesini wheels.
Pazzo brake and clutch levers, aftermarket bar ends.
Graves case cover.
Woodcraft frame sliders.
Sato Racing reservoir covers.
Tail tidy.
Aftermarket windscreen.
Aftermarket turn signals.
Vortex rearset (right side only), aftermarket brake lines, battery tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin/Pirelli tires with date codes of 0613 and 2523.
The sale includes three keys and some extra parts.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Yamaha is offered on a clean Kansas title. Have any R1 Limited Edition stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
