Motorcycle specifications Yamaha YZF-R1 1000 Riders for Health 2010 His last claw on a Yam

this limited version of the R1 is more special, for 4 main reasons:
1 / Ultra-limited series - there's only one model available
2 / Exuberant decor, the association of which with an icon of motorcycle sport immediately catches your eye
3 / It's for a good cause: Riders for Health
4 / This Yamaha is haloed by a legendary name: Rossi.

yet it's basically a standard R1 with its famous cross-plane engine. Where it gets more interesting is the bike's purpose. Proceeds from its sale will go directly to the Riders for Health association(I recently told you about the African raid on the new 1200 Super Ténéré). To support this great cause, everyone has been generous. Yamaha US donated the bike, Akrapovic took care of the exhaust, Öhlins added an inverted forke FGRT 808 fork and TTX shock absorber, Bridgestone fitted BT-003 gumshoes, Roland Sands Design sent 2 Ronin forged aluminum rims, rear-view mirror brackets and a series of tuning parts... and there's a whole lot of people on the list.

dynojet with a Power Commander 5, K&N for the air filter, EBC for the brakes. At this technical stage, the hypersport is valued at around $30,000. All that was missing was a master's signature to turn it into an objet d'art.the shimmering "five continents" decor by the famous Drudi, who paints all Rossi's helmets, and a signature on the machine by the inescapable "Docteur Valentinik" are enough to propel the price into space. To be auctioned on November 13 at the Petersen Museum of the Automobile in Los Angeles, this R1 Rossi Riders for Health is estimated at between $50,000 and $70,000, or between €37,900 and €53,000. As a bonus, the owner will be entitled to a day's training at the Champion Yamaha Riding School.

this wink from the non-two-time world champion is sure to be the last for a motorcycle from the tuning fork manufacturer. Indeed, after years of fruitful collaboration in MotoGP, Valentino signs with the Ducati team in 2011. Will this sun-stamped R1 be his final symbol for the blue team?

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