http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2006models/2006models-Yamaha-YZF-R1-LE-Canada.htm

Check out this Canada Edition
Yammer copied my black & gold
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bad ass

2006 Yamaha YZF-R1 LE (Canada Edition)

YZF-R1 LE (Canada Edition) - Open Class Ultra High Performance
At Yamaha, there is more to building a race replica than a few stickers.
Introducing the exclusive limited edition 2006 R1 L.E. - complete with back torque limiting slipper clutch, Marchesini wheels, adjustable rear suspension link and Ohlins suspension developed specifically for this model - all that on top of the standard R1's upgrades for 2006. The R1 L.E. features a European inspired metallic black and dark blue paint scheme.
The R1 is not intended for novice or inexperienced riders.




Features:

43mm Ohlins custom-valved fully adjustable inverted fork with 2-way compression damping adjustments
Ohlins custom-valved fully adjustable rear shock with hydraulic preload adjuster and 2 -way compression damping adjustment.
Gold Marchesini forged aluminum wheels
Adjustable rear suspension bottom link (ride height adjuster)
Pirelli Diablo Corsa radial tires
Starter button doubles as lap timer control
Special Euro inspired metallic black and dark blue paint scheme



Specifications:
Engine
Engine liquid-cooled, DOHC, 5-valve, inline four 4-stroke
Displacement 998 cc
Bore and Stroke 77 x 53.6mm
Compression Ratio 12.4 : 1
Fuel Delivery 45mm throttle body fuel injection
Lubrication Wet sump
Ignition Digital TCI
Transmission 6 speed

Chassis
Suspension (Front) 41mm inverted fork
Suspension (Rear) Link Monocross
Brakes (Front) Dual 320 mm discs
Brakes (Rear) 220 mm discs
Tires (Front) 120/70 ZR17
Tires (Rear) 190/50 ZR17

Details:
Length 2,085 mm (82.1'')
Width 720 mm (28.3'')
Height 1,105 mm (43.5'')
Wheelbase 1,415 mm (55.7'')
Rake / Trail 24° / 97 mm
Ground Clearance 135 mm (5.3")
Seat Height 835mm (32.9'')
Fuel Capacity 18 litres (4.0 Imp. gal.)
Colour(s) Metallic Black

that thing is Hot!

......and i had folks arguing with me that there was a black LE.

i knew i hadn't lost it yet.....well not all of it anyway. :doh:

just let me know when u want to come and see one in person....

a buddy of mine has one.. yellow/ black/ white #24? out of 500

it feels very light compaired to the 954

definately a badass ride but i like the black one better

throwing a leg over the:
Yammer, Kaw, GSXer, Duc, Aprilla, BMW
the yammer & BMer was most comfortable
(BMW shouldn't even count though)

I could see getting a LE,
I hope all, start doing this

it would be nice to get a bike w/ half the list of things to do, already done

do you think that it's worth the money @ $18G

or would you come out spending less if you bought a stock one and then bought the goodies after

i had to make that decision with my new bike. a friend bought an electra glide standard and then added the assessories, i bought the a special edition which already has all the extra crap on it. my logic was that i wanted to ride and not spend all my time adding parts. he came out about $4000 cheaper before he started buying accessories, but if you look at the two bikes side by side you can tell that his is peiced together, atleast i can tell. it's probably the same way with the R1LE you may save a few bucks with adding to a stock unit but it's hard to match the fit and finish of a le or special edition bike. I think it just looks alot cleaner

Im guessing here

43mm Ohlins custom-valved fully adjustable inverted fork $2261

Ohlins custom-valved fully adjustable rear shock $684.80

Gold Marchesini forged aluminum wheels $1650

Adjustable rear suspension bottom link (ride height adjuster)??

Pirelli Diablo Corsa radial tires $258.95 + $163.95

Starter button doubles as lap timer control ???

shit adds up,
I bet you cant get OTD for less than MSRP though

How much does it weigh? And the next question is how many ponies does it put out?

i'm not 100% but i think in the area of 370lbs dry and 180 ish hp, i don't know if thats at the wheel or not

Just dug this up

Dry Weight of regular R-1 = 381 lbs

R-1 LE comes in, 2 more @ 383 lbs.

But the wheels; "remove nearly a pound of unsprung weight."

the yammer site doesnt give any horse #'s

the 1st 2 sites I found have the same # though:
175 Hp @ 12,500 rpm*

(* Without direct air induction)

looks like the LE is the same as regular R-1 in that department

yea i remember him saying that they didn't do anything to the engine for the le. just the suspension upgrades, it comes with a shift light (i don't know if thats standard equip.) and i think it comes wit the ram air setup too..

yup, the LE has the same peaky powerband with shitty midrange that the normal R1 has.

yea, what a peace of shit