1998 Yamaha R1

HIGH BID: $3,300

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Description


Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1998 Yamaha R1. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.

The 1990s were defined by three sportbikes – the Honda CBR900RR, the Ducati 916, and the Yamaha R1. Honda’s CBR900RR started the revolution by being 76 pounds lighter than its lightest competition. Soon after, Ducati released the 916. It was technically competent with fuel injection and even an adjustable steering head angle, but it’s best remembered just for being one of the most beautiful motorcycles of all time. In 1998, Yamaha released the R1 and wiped the floor with everyone else – it was the lightest and most powerful literbike available and you had to work hard to find a dealer with one in stock. Over 20 years later they’re still fantastic machines, so here’s your chance to relive the glory days.

The basic specifications are 150 horsepower, 419 pound dry weight, and a 2.96 second 0-60 time, per MCN. Those are all impressive numbers, but the design of the drivetrain is what made it all possible. Yamaha was able to make the engine/transmission much smaller by vertically stacking the transmission shafts. Further space was saved by putting the water pump inside the engine cases. The packaging let Yamaha shorten the wheelbase and still lengthen the swingarm, which made the R1 feel like a 600cc bike but with 1,000cc power.

For more on the R1 and what made it special, check out this article on Sport Rider. Or for a buying guide geared towards used R1s (with notes like it’s “getting hard to find a clean one.”), check out this article on Motorcyclist magazine.

Manufactured March 1998, this example is VIN: JYARN02E7WA000917. The seller purchased the bike from a friend in August 2019 . He states that “the bike has always been adult owned. It is incredible to ride and I enjoy taking it to the twisties and to the coffee shop. It will stand up in second gear if you’re not careful!”

During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 5,000 miles. The odometer shows 13,928 miles.

Maintenance:
The seller states that he has given the bike a detailing and performed a “Carb rebuild with fuel pump and filter, air filter, plugs.” He adds that there are currently “no mechanical issues, though the fuel sensor in tank may be going out.”

Modifications:
MIG Exhaust Concepts muffler.

Zero Gravity windscreen with decal.

Monster Energy tank pad.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax Q3+ tires that have aged out.

The sale includes two keys and the OEM exhaust.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:


Currently located in Frisco, Texas, this Yamaha is offered on a clean Texas title. Have any R1 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!

Additional Information

Location

Frisco, Texas

Year

1998

Make

Yamaha

Model

R1

Mileage

13,928

VIN

JYARN02E7WA000917

Title

Clean

Title State/Country

Texas

Private Party/Dealership

Private Party

Additional Charges

No

VIN Report

https://www.vindata.com/report/pdf/c6cfced3-de91-4d3f-80c8-03af43446a7b?glossary=true&inline=true&trimLevel=Default&vehicleValueTrimLevelLeft=default&wholesaleValues=true

Total Bids Placed: 23

Auction has ended.

Auction expired without reaching reserve price.

Highest bidder was: r*************c

Bidder Name Bidding Time Bid Auto
r*************c August 7, 2024 11:59 am PDT $3,300
b*****s August 7, 2024 9:26 am PDT $3,200
a**********n August 7, 2024 7:50 am PDT $3,100
s******d August 7, 2024 7:50 am PDT $3,000 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
s******d August 6, 2024 1:30 pm PDT $2,900
a*******e August 4, 2024 12:22 pm PDT $2,800
d******s August 4, 2024 12:22 pm PDT $2,700 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
d******s August 4, 2024 12:21 pm PDT $2,600 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
a*******e August 4, 2024 12:21 pm PDT $2,500
d******s August 4, 2024 12:21 pm PDT $2,300 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
a*******e August 4, 2024 12:21 pm PDT $2,200
d******s August 3, 2024 11:57 am PDT $2,100
s******d August 3, 2024 9:00 am PDT $2,000
a*******e August 3, 2024 9:00 am PDT $1,900 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
a*******e August 3, 2024 8:03 am PDT $1,850
s******d August 3, 2024 8:03 am PDT $1,750 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
s******d August 3, 2024 7:57 am PDT $1,600
a*******e August 3, 2024 7:57 am PDT $1,500 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
a*******e August 1, 2024 9:36 am PDT $1,101 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
b*********2 August 1, 2024 9:36 am PDT $1,001
a*******e August 1, 2024 8:45 am PDT $600 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
s*****1 August 1, 2024 8:45 am PDT $500
a*******e July 31, 2024 6:10 pm PDT $1
Auction started July 31, 2024 1:20 pm PDT
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1998 Yamaha R1
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