First came the R1, then the R6 followed by the R7, but with the arrival of the revolutionary QB Carbon R71 the R series was complete and performance motorcycling would never be the same again because the R71 changed the face of the superbike riding scene forever...and threw the rule book out of the window.

Using the R1's extremely compact 998cc 5-valve in line 4-cylinder engine equipped with a revolutionary 3-axis transmission, unique to the R-series motorcycles this space saving gearbox design permits the use of a short-wheelbase GP500-style chassis together with a long swinging arm for highly agile handling characteristics. To ensure world-class road handling the limited-edition R71 runs with World Superbike developed Ohlins front and rear suspension systems.

In the year 2000 The QB Carbon R71's of V&M Racing and Temple Auto Salvage combined with riders David Jefferies, Michael Rutter and Ian Lougher took all the major honours in road racing including win's at both Irelands North West 200 and the Isle of Man TT.

Acclaimed by the worlds biking press as being in a league of its own this record breaking motorcycle delivers truly remarkable levels of engine and chassis performance that you've got to experience to believe.

Superbike magazine said "This is the ultimate special, and one which doesn't feature the usual shortcuts and rough edges you usually find on limited-run bespoke bikes. There again this is no normal special, its been done so professionally that Yamaha UK are happy to sell it through one of their dealers with a full two year warranty. That's confidence for you.

• R7 carbon kevlar bodywork - with extra top fairing with no headlight apertures for trackday use.
• Fabricated aluminium fuel tank with twin race fillers
• R7 carbon kevlar seat unit
• Lightweight titanium exhaust
• R1 rear caliper with endurance mounting allows rear wheel removal without the need to remove the caliper.
• The R71 features the frame from an R1, as the bike is simply too wide to accept the R7 seat new mounting points are manufactured and an entire R7 subframe grafted on in place of the original
• Extended and braced swinging arm incorporates a quick release rear wheel system as used by all the top endurance teams
• At the front the R7 headlamp bracket is fitted to accept the R7 light unit
• Pressurised carbon ram airbox and inlet system increasing top end power
• Ohlins suspension
• Adjustable offset yokes
• Fully adjustable footrests