2006 Yamaha R1 LE
Miles: 2,600
North Dakota Title
Bid at post: $10,000
Auction ends: 5 days
No Reserve
Straight from BaT
This 2006 Yamaha R1 LE is one of 500 50th Anniversary editions produced, all of which were finished in a Kenny Roberts-inspired yellow, black, and white livery. It is said to have remained with a collector in Minnesota for approximately seven years prior to being acquired by its current owner in August 2020, and it now has 2,600 miles. Powered by a 998cc DOHC inline-four linked to a slipper clutch and a six-speed transmission, the motorcycle is equipped with a four-into-two exhaust system, an aluminum twin-spar frame, swingarm lift spools, adjustable Öhlins suspension, an aluminum swingarm, 17″ Marchesini forged aluminum wheels, and triple disc brakes with radial-mount front calipers as well as rear-set foot controls, clip-on handlebars, and digital and analog gauges. This 50th Anniversary YZF-R1 LE is offered at no reserve in Arizona by the seller on behalf of its owner with a tool kit, an owner’s manual, service records, a passenger pillion, and a clean North Dakota title in the current owner’s name.
Listing Details
- Chassis: JYARN15E36A003413
- 2,600 Miles
- 998cc DOHC Inline-Four
- Six-Speed Transmission
- Yellow, Black & White Paint
- Rider Seat & Removable Passenger Pillion
- Gold-Finished Marchesini Forged Wheels
- Aluminum Twin-Spar Frame
- Adjustable Öhlins Suspension
- Triple Disc Brakes
- Rear-Set Foot Controls
- Clip-On Handlebars
- Digital & Analog Gauges
- Clear Windscreen
- Swingarm Lift Spools
RSBFS
One of the great things about this site is you can search how certain bikes have sold throughout the past 16 years. Back in 2009 Doug found an R1 LE with zero miles. The BIN was $12,995.
Fast forward to 2019, Aaron found one with 2,500 miles selling for $12,500. That’s how much miles matter to buyers.
Fast forward again to 2023 and we see a zero mile 2006 R1 LE sell for $17,750 on BaT.
When I think about these bikes and their value. It always comes back to just how much we love them. I have no idea if our investments today will pay off in the long run. But they are damn cool to have around.
Good luck to the buyer and seller!
I know its banana day on the 16th but 3 days of yellow bikes seems like overkill
I remember when these were new. Very pricey then. I have a problem owning a bike and not riding it. A Vincent will not go down in value if you ride it, and you get the enjoyment of that. A zero mile RC30 is a work of art. But then a 135hp Tony Scott prepped RC30 is something to ride. It is hard to put a value on these bikes. For sure this is an ultimate R1, and it should be ridden and compared to other bikes. That is what makes them valuable. Not many people have ridden an R7. But the R7 was banned in Formula USA as soon as they put an R1 motor in it. And that made it valuable.
@martin The pineapple smoothies have gone to our head, lol.