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.
The bike has always been competitive in the superbike world, but it shot back up to the top of the pack with a redesign in 2015 that earned it win after win in press shootouts. MCN said, “Yamaha created a superbike to beat the best of its European rivals.” Cycle World said, “as a package, the R1 is class leading.” Jalopnik started their review with, “Every once in a while, a motorcycle comes along that changes things. A bike that doesn’t need to have its worth justified or qualified – a bike that’s just plain good. The 2015 Yamaha YZF-R1 is one of those bikes.”
This example is VIN: JYARN66Y1LA000446. The seller acquired the bike one year ago.
During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 1,000 miles. The odometer shows 4,748 miles. He notes that the “the majority of the mileage was accumulated on the street. It’s only seen two track days since the build was completed.”
Modifications:
The seller reports that this R1 was converted into a track bike by Bryce Prince Racing (BPR) with personalized geometry, initial suspension settings/verification, and tuning and mapping.
Full Akrapovič exhaust system.
Öhlins TTX rear shock
Brembo 19 RCS master cylinder.
Sharskinz track fairings, professional black paint job.
Front and rear ABS delete, braided stainless steel brake lines.
Superlite Sprockets, DID 520 Chain.
Not pictured: YEC kit harness/race-mapped ECU, ECU flash and custom dyno tune, 30mm Öhlins front cartridges, keyless start, Captive wheel spacers, race brake pads, lithium battery.
He has provided the following receipt for the work performed and the parts installed:
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop KR448 tires with date codes of 4721 and 3222.
Cosmetic Blemishes:
The seller states that there are no cosmetic blemishes of note.
Currently located in Van Nuys, California, this Yamaha is offered on a Salvage/Rebuild Oregon title. Have any R1 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
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