Yamaha’s biggest bike of the time, the R1 featured a 350cc two-stroke engine with aluminum cylinders, a return-type 5-speed transmission, and Autolube oil injection. The motor was good for 36 horsepower and a top speed of 107 miles per hour.
Yamaha features the R1 in their Communication Plaza Collection at corporate headquarters, noting that “it boasted excellent cooling capacity and light weight. The R1 chassis featured a highly rigid double cradle frame, telescopic front fork, 3-way adjustable rear suspension and fully waterproof drum brakes.”
This example is VIN: R104028. The seller acquired it 13 years ago from a private collector.
The seller has not ridden the bike during his ownership. The odometer shows 11,908 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Fail
Transmission Oil Level: Unknown, No Dipstick
Transmission Oil Quality: Good
2T Oil Level: Good
Coolant Level: N/A
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: Fail
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: N/A
Parking Light: N/A
Turn Signals: N/A
Tail Light: Fail
Brake Light (Front Switch): Fail
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Fail
Plate Light: Fail
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: N/A
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: Drum, Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: Drum, Ok
Forks: Leaking
Shock/s: Leaking
Tire Date Code Front: 51/11
Tire Date Code Rear: RPe-2000(276)
Tire % Remaining Front: +95%
Tire % Remaining Rear: +85%
Tire Press. Front: 31 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 19 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 1.1V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: Unknown
Running Condition: Crank, no start
Test Ride Completed: None taken
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Tires Installed:
Front: 3.00-18
Rear: 3.60-18
Test for Spark: Spark is Present
Compression Test: 140 PSI
Notes:
-Fuel tank interior is very dirty
-Drive chain is worn out
-No dipstick for trans oil/fluid
-Rear shocks have no damping/dry?
-Oil leaks @ clutch actuator and into oil pump
-Cab boots torn
-Sprocket bolt missing on R hub/lock tab [is] broken
REPAIRS RECOMMENDED:
-Battery
-Dipstick for trans
-RR shocks
-Fork seals
-Tires
-Fuel tank [needs] professional cleaning
-Carbs + carb boot
-Oil pump seals and clutch actuator
-Chain and sprockets
Modifications:
The seller stats that this bike is stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Duro/Dunlop tires that have aged out.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Yamaha is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any R1 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
