1998 Yamaha R1
Chesterfield race team colours

Registration No: R998 DVR
Frame No: JYARN011000006270
MOT: None

• First generation R1 in Chesterfield race team colours
• Harris steering damper and adjustable rearsets
• Maxton rear shock, supplied with a current V5C

The Yamaha Motor Co was formed in 1955 as the powered vehicle division of the massive Yamaha Corporation more famous for making musical instruments. The first bike produced in 1954 was the YA-1, like the BSA Bantam a copy of the German made DKW RT125, but in typical Japanese fashion this was soon improved upon with the launch of the YA-2 in 1957. This proved to be an immediate success in sporting events, starting a long tradition of achievement that continues today in Moto GP and WSBk racing. The launch of the R1 in 1998 set a new benchmark for Superbike performance with David Jefferies winning the 3 main races at the 1999 Isle of Man TT.

This first generation R1 has been refinished in the Chesterfield race team colours of silver and yellow, as used by the Tech 3 in the late 1990s. It is from a deceased estate so not much is known of its history since being bought by its owner in 2000. He was told at the time that the engine had been blueprinted, but unfortunately we have no documentary evidence to confirm this. What you can see, apart from the obvious paintwork, is a Maxton rear shock, a Harris steering damper and a pair of adjustable Harris rearsets together with a stainless steel end can. Last MOT'd in May 2010 at 21838 miles, it has been stood for a number of years so will need a good recommissioning and a new battery before use and will be supplied with a current V5C.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415871189