2006 Yamaha YZF-R1 50th Anniversary Edition

If you purchase a vehicle in a different country to your own, it may be subject to local duties, sales taxes, or environmental levies when imported. You may find this introductory guide helpful, and our team is also here to help. However, you must investigate any duties or taxes that may be due on top of the purchase price before committing to buy. KEY FACTS This Yamaha YZF-R1 is a striking 50th Anniversary Edition of the celebrated Japanese superbike, presented in the special yellow, black and white racing-inspired colour scheme. It is powered by a fuel-injected 998cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four, coupled to a six-speed transmission. The bike was first registered in 2006, and was imported to Estonia in 2013. The odometer indicates 2,434 km, which the seller believes to be the genuine total. EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES Yamaha introduced the 50th Anniversary colour scheme for the 2006 YZF-R1 to celebrate 50 years of Yamaha Motor Company, drawing inspiration from the yellow-and-black ‘speed block’ racing colours associated with Yamaha competition machinery of the 1970s. The bike is finished in Reddish Yellow Cocktail 1 (RYC1), complemented by black and white detailing and 50th Anniversary graphics. Its chassis specification includes a 43mm inverted front fork, a rear monoshock, twin 320mm front brake discs with radial-mount four-piston calipers, and a 220mm rear brake disc. The seller reports that the motorcycle has not been modified or customised. A pillion seat is included. The bike is accompanied by its Yamaha owner’s handbook and available service documentation, including the invoice for the September 2024 service and inspection. CONDITION Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. SERVICE HISTORY The seller states that it was most recently serviced in September 2024 at an indicated 2,414 km. The work comprised replacement of the engine oil with Motul 7100 10W-40, the oil filter, air filter and NGK CR9EK spark plugs, brake fluid