Almost hiding in Yamaha’s corporate blue, this R1 was parked shortly after its first ride or two and is now ready for a second life after a career on display.
2000 Yamaha YZF-R1 for sale on eBay
Introduced just a couple of years before as a much more sporting liter, the R1 used a vertical arrangement of transmission shafts to reduce the gearbox length and allow a shorter wheelbase. For 2000 the R1 got a much smoother shift mechanism and refined aerodynamics for the main fairing. The big Genesis engine still had its five valves, and carburetion by 40mm Mikuni was adjusted to smooth low-end response. 149 hp hid behind a turbine-smooth sound and the fairly lightweight package transitioned from around town to arrest-me speeds almost without the rider knowing it.
Though some might wonder what mistaken priorities could cause a rider to just park one of the best bikes of the year, this R1 was displayed in “the mansion” since import and is pictured in front of a personal helicopter. Beside new tires and fluids, and an unlocked fuel cap, it’s just how Yamaha delivered it. A few notes from the eBay auction –
This bike was purchased in Canada and brought to California for private collection back in 2000.99% stock bike except the tires have been changed recently for safety reasons, because of age, and the gas cap has been replaced with an aftermarket one – that’s about it, all the nuts and bolts are stock.– This bike has clean Oregon title– Kept inside the Mansion for 23 Years– Has only 85 miles which is 136 kilometers – you will see on video– On instrument cluster water temperature is shown in Celsius as it is a Canadian modelMaintenance done recently –New battery, new tires, oil & filter, brake fluid replaced, ready to enjoy riding it !
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Introduced in 1998 and still in the line-up ( in three levels of trim ) – not to mention trading MotoGP titles every few years – the R1 has reached hall of fame status. A real fan of the model would have to say whether the 2000 year would be the one to park forever, but since there are a few miles on this one, a few more won’t change the long term value much. Just don’t let the garage elves drop anything on it.
-donn
Nice time-capsule survivor. The Mansion? LOL.
Looks like spools were added for a paddock stand too.
I remember Dave Cook in 2000 at PIR and SIR winning so many open production and super bike races on his production 2000 R1…. he was leading the Formula USA National at PIR in 2000, until the full blown super bikes yarded him so bad on the straight he couldn’t make it up on the brakes like he did for the first 5 laps .. Cookariffic lol.. That kid could steer with the rear..