Is the Yamaha R1 a good sports bike?
The Yamaha R1 was top dog sports bike until the Suzuki GSX-R1000 appeared in 2001. Parallel imports and stiff competition from Honda and Suzuki mean prices stay sensible. But equally there’s no such thing as a good, clean, cheap Yamaha R1 – they’re a desirable bike and good ones always sell.
What was the first update to the Yamaha YZF R1?
In its first update the YZF-R1 gained over 150 modifications, all aimed at taming the beast. After launching the bike, Yamaha discovered very quickly that the two-wheeled world wasn’t quite ready for a bike as violent as the 1998 model and it needed a bit of restraint.
What was the price of a Yamaha R1 in 1998?
The Honda FireBlade from 2002 onwards is a comparable machine and the GSX-R1000 was arguably better. You can find a 1998-2003 Yamaha R1 for sale priced at around £3,000 but the mileages are creeping up now. Extra equipment on a race rep just adds weight so the Yamaha R1’s pretty minimal.
How tall is the seat height on a Yamaha R1?
Even today the original Yamaha YZF-R1 is a sports tool to be reckoned with At a glance Read more about the YAMAHA MT range. 998cc – 150 bhp 38 mpg – 150 miles range Insurance group: 16 of 17 Medium seat height (815mm) Used: £3,000 to £11,000 See all YAMAHA R1s for sale
What’s the price of a 2001 Yamaha R1?
It is being sold as is come take a look. 2001 Yamaha R1, 2001 Yamaha R1 U2280 – 2001 Yamaha R1. Super sharp all black paint. Clean, fast, runs strong. Fender eliminator kit, flushmount lights, and absolutely perfect chrome wheels. The first one with $3999 takes it home.
The Yamaha R1 was top dog sports bike until the Suzuki GSX-R1000 appeared in 2001. Parallel imports and stiff competition from Honda and Suzuki mean prices stay sensible. But equally there’s no such thing as a good, clean, cheap Yamaha R1 – they’re a desirable bike and good ones always sell.
Even today the original Yamaha YZF-R1 is a sports tool to be reckoned with At a glance Read more about the YAMAHA MT range. 998cc – 150 bhp 38 mpg – 150 miles range Insurance group: 16 of 17 Medium seat height (815mm) Used: £3,000 to £11,000 See all YAMAHA R1s for sale
What kind of oil does a Yamaha R1 use?
General wear tear engine don’t worry the R1 uses oil 150ml for a few hundred mile or so. Aluminium swing arm so will not corrode. Overall the bike is built to budget and the gearbox is the place to spend time looking at everything else is pretty good.