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.
Manufactured in November 2005, this example is VIN: JYARN15E56A003428. The seller is the original owner, he purchased it new from a Yamaha dealership in Ashtabula, Ohio.
The odometer shows 2,413 miles.
It is production number 249 out of 500.
“Bought it new. Rode in Ohio. Two years later I moved to Texas. Rode for a bit, but traffic is horrible and dangerous. So it’s mostly sitting with a start yearly. It sounds great.”
Maintenance:
“I had the fuel pump changed and a few lines from the pump.” In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, change the engine oil/filter, get the gas tank professionally lined, flush the coolant, flush the hydraulic fluids, install a Harris windscreen and install OEM mirrors. We also sent the Ohlins rear shock out to RaceTech for a full rebuild. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok (Cleaned)
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: Ok (Age Unknown)
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: Ok
Coolant Quality: New
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: Ok
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 80+%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 80+%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Full rebuild from RaceTech.
Tire Date Code Front: 23/05
Tire Date Code Rear: 22/05
Tire % Remaining Front: 25%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 35%
Tire Press. Front: 32 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 36 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 13.28V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.1V
Running Condition: Runs Well On Bench, Runs Well on Test Ride
Test Ride Completed: Yes
Test Ride Distance: 2 Miles
Notes:
-Rear Shock rebuilt by RaceTech
-Some Hardware missing
-Seat bolts have damaged threads
-Misc body damage
-Rear wheel has evidence of disintegrating cush drive
-Potential oil leak around oil pan
-Lever is bent
Recommendations:
-Replace missing hardware
-Front and Rear tire due to age
-Inspect Cush Drive
-Oil leak diagnostic
Modifications:
Harris windscreen.
Fuel tank protector.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on the original Pirelli tires with date codes of 2205 and 2305.
The sale includes one key, an OEM right middle fairing, and an OEM tail section.
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 Ohio title. Have any R1 LE stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
