Are there any problems with the Yamaha R1?
The most common problem on this model relates to first and second gear. The gearbox is weak and either changing gear too slowly or abusing the gearbox too much can cause issues. Thankfully it’s not an overly expensive or complicated fix.
What’s the price of a 2006 Yamaha R1?
The 2006 50th Anniversary Limited Edition model: These are the best value for money, available for around $5K USD (for one with a few miles on it). One look at the striking yellow/black graphics will have you hooked.
When did the Yamaha R1 sports bike come out?
Yamaha launched the original R1 in 1998 to go up against the fastest sportsbikes of the day, the Honda Fireblade and Ducati 916. In 2000 it recieved detail changes including sharper styling and a 2kg weight reduction.
Is the starter relay part of the ignition system?
One of the most important – and most forgotten – components of any vehicle’s ignition system is the starter relay. This electrical part is designed to redirect power from the battery to the starter solenoid, which then activates the starter to spin over the engine.
What are the model codes on a Yamaha R1?
Those are model codes set by Yamaha and are used very frequently in Europe to specify what bike someone owns. For example, I have a 2006 R1 which someone in Europe may describe as having a 5VY. The reason for this is historical and due to their registration system.
Why do you call a Yamaha R1 a 5vy?
Because of this is has been the practice to refer to the models of R1 by the Yamaha designations listed above, hence the reason you hear a lot of reference to 5VY etc. It’s second nature over there and a little alien over here because we know them purely by the year the bike came out, 04-06 etc.
Why is my bike called an 08 R1?
Their bike would be registered in 08 and have a plate denoting that it was an 08 for the rest of its life. Because of this, if someone asked “What year is your bike” it would likely be referred to as an 08 R1 (technically true) Imagine now the problem if said owner bought parts by referring to his bike as an 08 R1.
When did the Yamaha R1 liter bike come out?
One such example is the first-generation Yamaha YZF-R1, a beast when it debuted in 1998 and still surprisingly sharp-clawed and red-eyed today. By the mid-1990s Honda ‘s CBR900RR ruled the literbike roost.
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.
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.
The most common problem on this model relates to first and second gear. The gearbox is weak and either changing gear too slowly or abusing the gearbox too much can cause issues. Thankfully it’s not an overly expensive or complicated fix.
One such example is the first-generation Yamaha YZF-R1, a beast when it debuted in 1998 and still surprisingly sharp-clawed and red-eyed today. By the mid-1990s Honda ‘s CBR900RR ruled the literbike roost.
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.
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.