1999 Yamaha YZF750 OW02 R7
Miles: 3,264
Price: $22,000 (BIN)
Update 11.3.10: Sold!
This 1999 Yamaha YZF750 R7 is another beauty from Jeff’s outstanding collection. What could possibly be better than a limited edition Yamaha OW01? You guessed it, a Yamaha OW02! This race homologation model was limited to a production run of 500 units in 1999, making this quite rare indeed. The condition of this particular example is pristine. The R7 was produced to qualify the bike for World Superbike racing, and thus was not titled for street use from the dealer. Despite that fact, this version carries a Washington state title.
At a quick glance, this bike could be mistaken for either one of its siblings, the R6 or R1, but that would be a huge mistake as this is outfitted with race technology not afforded to the other “R”s. Some of these goodies include titanium valves & connecting rods, Ohlins suspension front & rear and a “back torque limiter” clutch, an early version of the slipper clutch. The seller tells the story:
1999 Yamaha YZF750 0w02 R7
750cc Homologation Special
All original and in excellent condition with only 3,264 miles.
This bike is titled, regestered and LICENSED for road use in Washington State.
No issues getting this machine licensed for the street -as it has already been done-!!
The bike has the YEC-Kit fuel pump, fuel regulator and wiring mod to engage the secondary fuel injectors and raise the horsepower
from the restricted state of tune used to pass import regulations (along with the addition of the Kit silencer and Kit airbox).
It is shown with YEC Kit exhaust canister but I also have the original Yamaha exhaust muffler as the original has been wrapped up
and boxed for safe keeping along with the original regulator, fuel pump and airbox.
For those true enthusiasts and collectors out there, you”ll already know the history and how rare the 0W02 is here in the United States.
Most became race bikes -so the number of original condition machines that were never raced remains VERY low.
Check out my other upcoming auctions -as I’ll have a number of other additional homologation specials coming up soon that will include:
Honda RC-30, Yamaha YZF750 0w01, Bimota 500cc V-due two-stroke, Yamaha R7-1, Ducati 888 among other SBK machines.
Regarding price, the $22,000 seems to be right in line with market value based on past comparable sales, as seen here and here. See the full listing including heavy tech specs and more photos .
Enjoy,
BG
Great post, Brian. Jeff has a fantastic collection, and he is great to deal with as well. His bikes show up as advertised with no surprises. You can deal with him with confidence.
That’s it I am starting an OW02 fund! There is always one of these for sale when I am broke.
I am getting one before the Spring!
That always seemed to be the case with me. I’d have the money but couldn’t find a bike. Or find the bike when I didn’t have the money. Or when I had both the seller was hard to deal with……
But luck finally shined on me and Jeff made it really easy to finally get my dream bike. Still can’t believe I finally pulled it off after 10years of trying!!
Ronin05 – Congratulations!!!! You are an inspiration to me and many other readers, I’m sure. I am saving for a new ride as we speak, so I can really relate to your situation.
It appears to be a fantastic bike and I’ll bet you’re really going to enjoy it. Enjoy RSBFS and the bike!