We'll kick things off with the LE model.. Pricing's rumored at $18,000-$19,000 which will be released on the 28th of this month officially...

 

YZF-R1 LE OPEN CLASS RACE BIKE

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.

 

• 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

 

and the standard model YZF-R1....!

Added new Feature of both bikes .. + 3 MORE Horsepower!

 

YZF-R1 OPEN CLASS ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE

Both standard model R1's features:


Building on the most sought-after sportbike in the industry, the 2006 R1’s modified frame, longer swingarm and revised front forks sharpen handling, traction and responsiveness—while a revised cylinder head unleashes an additional three horsepower. No other motorcycle combines performance, style and ridability like the R1.


Now we'll kick it off with standard version pics... and some statistics info.....

 

• 998cc fuel-injected liquid-cooled 20-valve DOHC inline four-cylinder

• 43mm fully-adjustable inverted fork

• Fully-adjustable linkage-mounted rear shock

• Dual 320mm front disc brakes w/radial-mount forged four-piston calipers

• Team Yamaha Blue/White; Raven; 50th Anniversary Yellow/Black.

 

BLUE

 

ENGINE

* TYPE : Liquid-Cooled, 4 stroke, forward inclined, parrallel 4-cylinder, 20 valves, DOHC

* Diplacement : 998cc

* Bore and Stroke : 77.0 x 53.6 mm

* Compression Ratio : 12.4.1

* Max Power :

* Max Torque :

* Lubrication : Wet Sump

* Fuel Supply : Fuel Injection

* Clutch Type: Wet Multiple-Disc

* Ignition : TCI (Digital)

* Starter : Electric

* Transmission : Constant Mesh, 6 speed

* Final transmission : Chain

* Primary Reduction Ratio : 1.512

* Secondary Reduction Ration : 2.647

* Gear Ratio 1st : 2.533
* Gear Ratio 2nd : 2.063
* Gear Ratio 3rd : 1.762
* Gear Ratio 4th : 1.522
* Gear Ratio 5th : 1.364
* Gear Ratio 6th : 1.268

 

CHASSIS

* Frame : Aluminum Dia Cast Deltabox V

* Front Suspension : Telescopic Forks, @ 43mm

* Front Wheel Travel : 120 mm

* Rear Suspension : Swingarm (Link Suspension)

* Rear Wheel Travel : 130 mm

* Caster Angle : 24 Degress

* Trial : 97 mm

* Front Brakes : Dual Discs, @ 320mm

* Rear Brakes : Single Disc, @ 220 mm

* Front Tire : 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)

* Rear Tire : 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W)

 

DIMENSIONS

* Overall Length : 2,085 mm

* Overall Width : 720 mm

* Overall Height : 1,105 mm

* Seat Height : 835 mm

* Wheelbase : 1415 mm

* Min. Ground Clearance : 135 mm

* Dry Weight : 173 kg

* Fuel Tank Capacity (reserve) : 18 litres

* Oil Capacity : 3.8 litres

 

They called it a RAVEN again......

:fact

 

Black owner's rejoice you can call it "RAVEN" all year to the delight of forum members everywhere! :lol

 

last one for the RAVENs......

 

Close up of the clutch cover...


edit** LE version only has a slipper clutch.

 

R6 ................................. :rock


See more at www.r6-forum.com !

 

BAD ASS feature on the LE R1

The starter button doubles as a LAP TIMER ! ! ! ! !

 

FZ1 REAL-WORLD HIGH PERFORMANCE

For 2006, the world’s best streetfighter is all new, blending exceptional style and character with open-class performance like only Yamaha can. A current-generation fuel-injected R1 engine tuned for the real world sits low and forward in an all-new, aluminum frame with a longer, Controlled Fill swingarm. The new FZ1 is a more focused, more aggressive, more intensely high-performance motorcycle in a smaller, tighter, meaner package.

• All-new aluminum frame

• Aggressive yet comfortable upright riding position

• Controlled Fill cast aluminum rear swingarm

• Fuel injection with motor-driven secondary throttle valves

• Four-into-one exhaust with EXUP

• 43mm inverted front fork w/left-leg compression damping
adjustment, right-leg rebound adjustment

• Dual 320mm front discs with four-piston calipers

• Shift Red; Silver

 

wo0t!

 

Sick.... Might have to take a look at the LE model!

 

My Black R1 will be better then that LE version very soon! :yesnod

 

well shoot they are offering the yellow scheme on the std r1 too? Doesnt make the LE so limited...looks wise.

 

HORSEPOWER AND TORQUE, HOW MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (and yes im screaming)

 

and i want some damn marchesini wheels too. (i think it should have come with the magnesium marchesini instead of the aluminum)

 

BAD ASS feature on the LE R1

The starter button doubles as a LAP TIMER ! ! ! ! !

In my opinion, all bikes should have this as standard. The 999 has this too. That's pretty cool that you guys are getting that.

 

My immediate questions would be:

#1) Does the slipper clutch fit in the 2004-5 models?


#2) I'd LOVE to be able to modify the electrical system so the starter button on my '05 acts at the lap times. What would it take?