2006 Yamaha YZF-R1 LE (US Edition)

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2006 Yamaha YZF-R1 LE (US Edition)

2006 Yamaha YZF-R1 LE (US Edition)

2006 Yamaha YZF-R1 LE (US Edition)

2006 Yamaha YZF-R1 LE (US Edition)

2006 Yamaha YZF-R1 LE (US Edition)

2006 Yamaha YZF-R1 LE (US Edition)

 

– 2006 Yamaha YZF-R1 LE (US Edition)

YZF-R1 LE (US Edition) – Open Class Ultra High Performance

At Yamaha, there’s more to building a race replica than a few stickers. Introducing the exclusive limited-edition 2006 R1 LE—complete with back torque-limiting slipper clutch, Marchesini wheels, adjustable rear suspension link and Öhlins suspension developed specifically for this model—all that on top of the standard R1’s `06 upgrades. The R1 LE features Yamaha 50th Anniversary Yellow/Black paint with special trim and badging.

Features:

43mm Öhlins custom-valved fully adjustable inverted fork w/ two-way compression damping adjustment

Öhlins custom-valved fully adjustable rear shock w/hydraulic preload adjuster and two-way compression damping adjustment

Gold Marchesini forged aluminum wheels

Adjustable rear suspension bottom link

Pirelli Diablo Corsa tires

Starter button doubles as lap timer control

50th Anniversary Yellow/Black w/ gold chain, exhaust covers and tank emblems

Specifications:

Engine
Type 998cc, liquid-cooled, 20-valve, DOHC, in-line four-cylinder

Bore x Stroke 77 x 53.6mm

Compression Ratio 12.4:1

Carburetion Fuel injection, dual-valve throttle bodies with motor-driven secondary valves

Ignition DC-CDI

Transmission 6-speed w/multi-plate clutch

Final Drive #530 O-ring chain


Chassis
Suspension/Front 43mm Special Öhlins inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, seperate high & low-speed compression damping, rebound damping; 4.7″ travel

Suspension/Rear Single Öhlins shock w/adjustable preload, seperate high & low-speed compression damping, rebound damping; 5.1″ travel

Brakes/Front Dual 320mm discs; radial-mount forged 4-piston calipers

Brakes/Rear 220mm disc w/single-piston pin-slide caliper

Tires/Front 120/70-ZR17

Tires/Rear 190/50-ZR17


Dimensions
Length 82.1″

Width 28.3″

Height 43.5″

Seat Height 32.9″

Wheelbase 55.7″

Rake (Caster Angle) 24.0°

Trail 3.8″

Fuel Capacity 4.75 gallons

Dry Weight N/A


Other
(50th Anniversary Yellow/Black)
Availability: TBA September 28

Warranty 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)