Upon its launch, the YZF-R1 became an instant ... seat and eye-catching graphics, which remain appealing even decades later. A blue color variant, known as Yamaha Racing Blue –- now a staple ...

It was limited to 35 units, each comprising the MotoGP-style fairing, tank cap, and graphics ... edition R1 was the brainchild of Yamaha Motor Europe and Yamaha Austria Racing Team GYTR Pro ...