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 December 2005, this example is VIN: JYARN15Y26A000951. The seller purchased the bike one year ago and states, “Love the look, grew up on black and yellow Yamahas……bucket list.”
It is example 138 out of 500.
During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 75 miles. The odometer shows 2,799 miles.
Maintenance:
Per the seller, “Full service was done when I purchased from first owner.”
Modifications:
Tinted windscreen.
Flush mount front turn signals.
Ohlins steering stabilizer.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tires with date codes of 3822 and 4522.
The sale includes one key, stock turn signals, windscreen, passenger seat, and tool kit.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection: “Light scratches on swing arm and small mark on rear.”
Currently located in Norwalk, Connecticut, this Yamaha is offered on a clean Connecticut title. Have any R1 LE stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Additional Information
Location
Norwalk, Connecticut
Year
2006
Make
Yamaha
Model
R1 LE
Mileage
2,799
VIN
JYARN15Y26A000951
Title
Clean
Title State/Country
Connecticut
Private Party/Dealership
Private Party
Additional Charges
No
Total Bids Placed: 34
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