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This 2006 Yamaha YZF-R1 50th Anniversary Edition presents in its distinctive gold livery, showing just 962 miles from new in a completely unmodified, collector-grade state of preservation. The 50th Anniversary designation commemorates half a century of Yamaha motorcycle production, and the edition was produced in limited numbers with exclusive cosmetic appointments distinguishing it from the standard R1 lineup — making low-mileage examples increasingly difficult to locate nearly two decades on from production.
Power comes from Yamaha's 998cc inline four-cylinder engine producing 172 horsepower, paired with a six-speed close-ratio gearbox. The 2006 R1 represented a significant generational update over its predecessor, introducing a revised frame, updated fuel injection, and refined suspension geometry that substantially improved both straight-line performance and cornering precision. At the time of its release the R1 was regarded as one of the most capable open-class sportbikes available, and the 50th Anniversary edition placed those dynamics inside a visually distinctive package that was understood at the time to carry collectible significance.
The bike retains its original mirrors and levers, with no modifications to the bodywork — the gold fairing, tank, and tail section presenting in the condition consistent with a machine that has spent the majority of its life carefully stored rather than ridden. Original title, paperwork, and owner's manual accompany the sale, and service records provide a documented maintenance history across its 962 miles. The combination of intact documentation, unmodified specification, and sub-1,000-mile odometer reading places this example firmly outside the category of used sportbike and into the narrower market of collectible Japanese performance machinery.
