Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2004 Yamaha R1. With regards to the report, the seller states that, “my bike was stolen in the middle of the night in Pomona, California and local PD pulled over the thieves on the road as they had multiple motorcycles in the back of the truck. PD immediately impounded the truck with the motorcycles in the back. PD contacted me to inform me that my motorcycle was stolen and they delivered my R1 back to me the same day! It is not a salvage and never has been because it was found en route.”
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.
This R1 was featured on the cover of SuperStreet Bike Magazine in November 2012. It won 1st place at the International Motorcycle Show in San Mateo, California in December 2012 and was also shown at MotoGP Laguna Seca 2011-2012 two consecutive years in a row. It’s also won several awards as 1st place/best motorcycle at other motorcycle events.
Manufactured in January of 2004, this example is VIN: JYARN13Y74A000024. The seller purchased the bike new in 2004 from Lemon Grove Motorcycles in San Diego, California.
The odometer shows 1,260 miles; however, true mileage is unknown. Per the seller, “I replaced my motor with a 06 Yamaha R1 LE Graves Super Stock motor which I bought from a private seller. It was rebuilt by Chuck Graves and it had 5 track days on it. I put 1,260 miles on the motor itself since I bought it. I spoke to the guy I bought the motor from and he said the motor had 5 track days on it which he thinks is 500 miles. He also gave me the bill of sale. So, in total, the bike has seen 1,760 miles.”
Maintenance:
The seller states, “The bike has no mechanical issues and I’ve done all the maintenance myself. It’s never been down and the forks and race bodywork have a clear bra protective coating.”
Modifications:
The seller has provided the following comprehensive list of all the tremendous upgrades on the bike. Please see the album up top for detailed photos.
– Engine –
*2006 Yamaha R1 LE Graves Motorsports Supersport Race Spec Engine (178+ hp & 75+ lbs torque)
*Akrapovic Evo2 Full Titanium Exhaust System
*BMC Race Air Filter
*BMW OEM Antifreeze Engine Coolant
*DID GOLD ERV3 520 Chain
*Driven Front 16 Tooth Sprocket
*Drive Systems Superlite RS8 Aluminum 47 Tooth Rear Sprocket
*Factory Pro Velocity Stacks
*Graves EXUP Valve Eliminator Adaptor
*Graves Oil Pump
*Graves Smog Block Off Plates
*Graves Valve Grinding & Resurfacing of Heads
*Graves Water Pump
*H20 Performance Oversized Race Radiator
*Motul 300V Competition Synthetic Oil
*Samco Silicone Hose Radiator Kit
*Slipper Clutch
*YEC Base Gaskets
*YEC Head Gaskets
*YEC Valve Springs
– Electronics –
*AIM Sports GPS Module
*AIM Sports Pista Digital Dash with Full Data Acquisition
*AvioRace 2 Button Billet Stop/Start Switch
*Shorai 1.5 lbs Lithium Battery
*Speedohealer v4
*XT Racing Potentiometer Sensor with SLS130 Quick Release Kit & Custom 54mm Fork Bracket
– Suspension –
*2006 Yamaha R1 Swingarm Powder Coated Matte Black
*17’ OZ Racing Cattiva Forged Magnesium Matte Black Front Wheel with Dunlop DOT USA 120/70
*17’ OZ Racing Cattiva Forged Magnesium Matte Black Rear Wheel with Dunlop DOT USA 190/55
*Ohlins FGRT 810 Forks
*Ohlins YA-343 Rear Shock
*Ohlins SD-027 Steering Damper with Harris Performance Fork Damper Bracket
– Brakes –
*BrakeTech Front 320mm x 6.5mm Axis/Iron SBK-Spec Full-Floating Narrow Band Rotors
*BrakeTech Rear AXIS 220mm x 5mm Full Floating Rotor
*Brembo Front Brake Reservoir Relocator Kit
*Brembo Front Clear Brake Reservoir Tubing
*Brembo CNC 108mm GP4-RR 32/36 Monoblock Front Calipers with Nickel Cadmium Finish
*Brembo HP Rear Caliper
*Ferodo SinterGrip XRAC Racing Brake Pads (with Array Cooling)
*Brembo (Model: x98.A7.C1) GP Billet LTD Race Radial Pump 19×18 Rossi/Hayden Front Brake Master Cylinder
*Galfer Rear Custom Superbike Brake Line
*HRC Rear Brake Reservoir Kit
*Spiegler Custom 3 Line Type 950 Fitting Brake Lines
*Spiegler Dry Brake Sockets with Banjo Fittings
*Spiegler Quick Disconnect Dry Brake Plugs
– Controls –
*Attack Performance Upper & Lower Triple Tree Clamps with Custom Ignition Bracket
*Brembo Clutch Half Lever
*Brembo HPK Clutch Cable Perch
*Brembo GP Master Cylinder Half Lever
*Brembo GP Remote Adjuster with Graves Motorsports Bracket
*Renthal Adjustable Clipons
*Sato Racing Adjustable Rearsets with GP Shift
– Body & Paint –
*3M Paint Protective Clear Bra Film by Elite Auto Films
*Catalyst Composites Race Bodywork
*CleverWolf Racing Carbon Rear Hugger
*Custom Painted “50th Anniversary of Grand Prix Racing in Red & White” by MotoGloss
*Decals by Ace Custom Graphics & Fatlace
*Graves Gloss Black Fairing Stay
*GTYR Carbon Exhaust Heat Shield
*Puig Clear Double Bubble Windscreen
*Carbon Swingarm Cover
– Accessories –
*Accosato Quick Release Gas Cap
*Driven Preload Gold Fork Adjustors
*Driven Hand Grips
*Gilles Chain Adjusters
*Gilles GP Lifts
*Graves Left Engine Crankcase Cover
*Graves Quick Release Fairing Stay Race Fit
*Graves Rear Brake Return Spring
*H20 Performance Custom Oversized Radiator Guard
*HRC Overflow Radiator Bottle with Brembo Clear Reservoir Tubing
*Intuitive Frame Sliders
*Moose .028 Safety Wires
*MotionPro 1/4 Quick Throttle
*ProBolt Titanium Sump Oil Drain Plug Bolt
*ProBolt Titanium Rear Axle Nut
*ProBolt Titanium Swingarm Adjusters
*ProBolt Titanium Unsprung Race Bolt Kit with Predrilled Heads
*Racebolts ¼ Turn D-Ring Fasteners
*R&G Clutch and Shifter Sliders
*R&G Swingarm Sliders
*RhinoMoto Fork Sliders
*RhinoMoto Rear Axle Sliders
*Rizoma Oil Cap
*Rizoma Pro Guard System Hand/Lever Protectors
*StompGrip Clear Four Piece Tank Kit
*StompGrip Clear Tank Protector
*StompGrip Clear UniTankTop
*Woodcraft Left & Right Engine Case Covers
*Yoyodyne Rear Titanium Race Caliper Bolts with Predrilled Heads
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax tires with date codes of 5013.
The sale includes three keys, a Valter Moto rear stand, a set of OEM street fairings with headlights and taillight, as well as an OEM gas tank and an OEM exhaust unit.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Roseville, California, this Yamaha is offered on a clean California title. Have any R1 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
