Few motorcycles, within the “Hi-Sport” segment, have as many followers as the Yamaha YZF-R6 third generation. If we also talk about a 50th Anniversary limited edition, launched by the brand in 2006 to commemorate its half century of history, we are probably facing the Holy Grail of Supersports. A radical and fun mount that many of us have imagined having at some point as part of our personal garage.
The opportunity to have a brand new YZF-R6 50TH is now
Yes, you read that right; Today we bring you a new YZF-R6 50th Anniversary package. A true gem that has been in its box for 20 years waiting for some brave soul to make it roar as it deserves. We already told you that the latter will probably never happen. Taking into account the iconic nature of the model and the exclusivity of this special edition, it is very possible that whoever purchases it will continue to keep it as is.
We must remember that currently the motor sector in general, and that of classic or special models in particular, as is the case of this YZF-R6 50th Anniversary, has become a refuge for investors and collectors who are only looking for one thing: a monetary benefit. This has brought with it a clear trend to this world: “Speculation has ruined the fans.”
Leaving aside the purely philosophical issue, what is certain is the large number of people interested in acquiring this very special unit. There are not many times in which we can release a motorcycle two decades after its official launch, right?… Much less an exclusive edition that, although at the time it was the object of desire of the fans of the moment, is now even more so by those and those who have joined this hobby later.
The unit in question
According to the official Bring a Trailer website, the same people who should be in charge of the auction of this gem, at the time it was “delivered new to the sales dealer, who kept it unprepared in its box”. Equipped with the well-known 599 cc tetra-cylinder engine capable of offering more than 125 HP of power, it comes assembled on a Deltabox aluminum chassis and decorated with the famous war colors of the brand in competition.
“The fully faired body is finished in yellow, black and white with “Speed Block” graphics… The box contains two boxes containing stock components that would have been installed at the time of initial delivery,” they explain. Other relevant data about this YZF-R6 50th Anniversary would be, for example, the mounting of two 17” aluminum wheels shod in this case with Dunlop tires.
The adjustable suspension has a 43 mm telescopic fork and a monoshock, while braking is entrusted to four-piston calipers on two 298 mm floating discs at the front and a single-piston caliper on a 220 mm disc at the rear. Finally, Bring a Trailer reports that “The cardboard box that covers the steel box is included in the sale.”
They conclude: “This motorcycle has no title, as it has never been sold to a private owner. It is offered with the manufacturer’s certificate of origin”. If you have come this far and are thinking about getting your Christmas gift early, you can click on this link and increase the $11,000 bid placed by user SkyEyes. If you achieve it, let us know that we may name you follower of the month…
