THE sport bike, THE reference. Few motorcycles have imposed themselves as soon as they were released, this is the case of the Yamaha R1 which, in 1998, put a real slap in the face of the competition. This very nice and original bike (up to the mud flap) is waiting for you to get away. Don't wait any longer, place your bid.
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Note: This bike can be seen on the Benzin stand at the Midnight Garage Festival from October 29 to 31 in Paris.
This 1999 Yamaha YZF-R1 has 53,000 km. The seller indicates that the bike is in excellent overall condition and that it has benefited from recent expenses.

Aesthetically, the bike is in excellent condition. The paint in its white, red and black color has only very few defects visible in the gallery. Plastics and stickers are in good condition, as well as the headlights. The seller indicates that this R1 is free of corrosion. He also states that the bike is completely original except for the exhaust (original supplied for sale). The black imitation seat has no tears or holes but shows very slight wear. The instrumentation and the electrical equipment are working normally.

The 998 cc 4-cylinder engine developed 150hp (106hp) when it left the factory. The seller indicates that the mechanics work normally as well as the 6 speed gearbox. The engine is fully original. The seller has many invoices following the mileage of the car. Recently, it has benefited from the following expenses:
- Drain and replace filters.

The bike has its original rims in very good condition with tires in good condition. The bike brakes normally. The seller reports no play in the cycle part. The fork, the swingarm and the chain are in good condition.

The seller is a private individual located in France in Paris (75) and accepts visits during the sale. The bike will be sold with its French registration, documentation, invoices, and keys.

The seller wished to define a reserve price.