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 November 2005, this example is VIN: JYARN15E36A003895. The seller states: “I purchased the bike from a Florida dealership that used it as a showpiece in their locations. It had 100 miles on it when purchased. An epic addition to the collection!”
This is example 424 of 500. The seller states: “I enjoyed the bike on sunny days and loved every minute of it. Alas it is time for this iconic Bike to bless someone else’s collection.”
During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 200 miles. The odometer shows 347 miles.
Modifications:
The seller states: “No upgrades or modifications. She is a 100% stock showpiece!”
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa tires with date codes of 2323 and 2423.
The sale includes one key and the original tool kit.
Cosmetic Blemishes:
The seller states: “Two marks on fairings –Right side upper middle rub mark (2 inches in length) –Righ side lower rub/scratch mark (1 inch in length).”
Please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Big Rock, Illinois, this Yamaha is offered on a clean Illinois title. Have any R1 LE stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Additional Information
Location
Big Rock, Illinois
Year
2006
Make
Yamaha
Model
R1 LE
Mileage
347
VIN
JYARN15E36A003895
Title
Clean
Title State/Country
Illinois
Private Party/Dealership
Private Party
Additional Charges
No
Total Bids Placed: 32
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s*****s
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y*****4
August 19, 2025 1:23 pm PDT
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August 16, 2025 6:08 pm PDT
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August 16, 2025 6:08 pm PDT
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