Yamaha R1 1000 Jonathan Rea Replica 2024

Even though this is the last year we’ve seen the R1 available for free use. (further she can only walk along the contour*), that doesn’t stop Yamaha from preparing a few surprises for us. Proof with this line from Jonathan Rea. The official World Superbike Crescent team celebrates the arrival of the multiple world champion with this superb special edition.

Gorgeous and intense! Iwata’s hypersport perfectly captures the smell of competition with its colors. Rarely, this replica is available in two different colorways. Either in the official decoration of the car arriving for the 2024 season, or in the secretive “Winter Test” outfit used during off-season testing.

Number 65 has been with Johnny for many years. We also find this on the fairing of this R1, as well as in the number of copies produced. Rea and team leader Paul Denning certify each example themselves, from the first to the 65th enthusiast.

Be careful, the Crescent team is not satisfied with the beautiful design and voice acting of the six-time WSBK champion. The bike benefits from good preparation, just to make it more desirable and efficient; but not too much to maintain the right to drive on the road.
It all starts with a beautiful titanium Akrapovic exhaust that fills the 200 horsepower 4-cylinder Crossplane with a growling, powerful sound. Then a first-class connection to the ground with forged aluminum Marchesini wheels surrounded by Pirelli SuperCorsa SP tires. More sensitive and responsive braking thanks to the Brembo 19 RCS master cylinder and HEL braided hoses. Hence the improved secondary drive with a DID 520 chain and Gandini 16/41 ring gear set. And after…

Still good, quite a few Olins on board. The Swedish brand takes care of the cushioning on both sides, but not completely. This R1 does not qualify for a full fork, but is internally prepped with a set of NIX cartridges, springs and oil that match well. The package is completed by a TTX rear shock absorber and a steering shock absorber from the same manufacturer.

This beautiful R1 also thinks about protection (you are young people too) with elements of GB Racing and GYTR. The Crescent details continue with a JR (Jonathan Rea) branded racing saddle, small plate carrier, shark fin chain guard, wheel axle ends, Pro-Bolt titanium engine and chassis mounts, seat hood and carbon tank. extension.

For the fiercest brakes, the English team offers as an option a rather nasty kit (weighing 2,000 pounds) with Brembo GP4-RX calipers and T-Drive rotors. Big gear! Also included in the cabinets is a 700 lb garage pack with cover, carpet and workshop stands.
With all this, a copy of the R1 JR is not cheap. £29,995, or just over €35,000. Don’t worry about selling out of 65 pieces: the previous Crescent special edition at the end of 2021 sold out in less than 36 hours. You can still have a go at purchasing this superb model by clicking here and making a £500 deposit.

MB – Image credit: Crescent