For Sale: Yamaha YZF-R7 Bol d’Or Replica – No. 1 of 20 | Ex-Jean-Claude Olivier

Ultra-rare. Race-bred. Historically significant. HJA is thrilled to present this exceptional Yamaha YZF-R7 Bol d’Or Replica – number 1 of just 20 examples produced – formerly owned by Jean-Claude Olivier, the late French racing legend and President of Yamaha Motor France.

Built to commemorate Yamaha France’s victory at the 64th Bol d’Or endurance race, this limited-edition R7 pays tribute to the efforts of Jean-Marc Delétang, Fabien Foret, and Mark Willis, the trio who brought the #17 Yamaha to glory. Each of the 20 replicas produced shares the same iconic livery as the winning machine, making them some of the rarest R7's ever built.

Key Details:

• Model: Yamaha YZF-R7 Bol d’Or Replica

• Production Number: 1 of 20

• Mileage: Just 3,327 kms

• Provenance: Previously owned by Jean-Claude Olivier (ex-racer & Yamaha France President)

• VIN Marking: Special edition number etched into the aluminium frame (not on the top yoke like standard specials)

  
  

Specification Highlights:

• Akrapovič Titanium Exhaust System

• Ermax Racing Screen

• Quick-Release Swingarm Plates

• Endurance-spec Long-Distance Fuel Tank

  • Larger capacity

  • Dual Zenith fast-refuel valves

• Special Edition Markings

  • Factory-etched frame ID

  • Race team graphics with #17 livery

    
    

Originally homologated with just 106 hp to meet road-legal requirements, this example is equipped with the full factory race kit, including revised mapping, race airbox, and exhaust—bringing output to an estimated 160 hp. With a curb weight far below modern superbikes, this puts the R7 in rarefied air—more than capable of running with 1000cc machines.

Collector’s Dream:

Offered in outstanding condition and representing the first of only 20 ever made, this R7 is as much a museum-grade collector's piece as it is a potent, race-derived superbike. The provenance, the performance, and the exclusivity all add up to an unrepeatable opportunity.