Description
Click here for a VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2000 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 in April of 2000, this example is VIN: JYARN05Y9YA000345. The seller recently purchased the bike through an Iconic Motorbikes auction. However, he has since learned that Mexico will be limiting the amount of imports allowed in a calendar year and he wishes to save his quota for future purchases.
The odometer shows 19,525 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following in their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal: Signs of Rust at the bottom
Tire Year Front: 2221 / Rear: 2020
Tire Life Front: 90% / Rear: 90%
Tire Press Front: 32PSI / Rear: 36PSI
Brake Life Front: 80% / Rear: 90%
Hydraulic Brake Fluid Front: Ok Rear: Low
Oil Quality: Ok Level: High
Coolant Quality: Unknown (its clear)
Level: Low in reservoir
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Turn: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Kill: Ok
Horn: Ok
Fork: Leaking
Shock/s: Ok
Drive Chain condition: Ok
Battery: 12.9V Standing 13.7V Charing
Test Ride: None, Bike ran on bench
Notes:
• Oil is overfilled
• Coolant Low in reservoir and its clear
• Rear brake fluid low in reservoir
• Forks are weeping
• Signs of rust at the bottom of fuel tank
• Fuel thermistor within the fuel tank is damaged
• Has Mighty Max battery
Modifications:
Frame sliders.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin Power tires with date codes of 2020 and 2221.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Yamaha is offered on a clean Nevada title. Have any R1 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
