Ride as Rossi on Yamaha's 2010 YZF-R1SP.

None of us will be able to ride like MotoGP World Champion Valentino Rossi, but we can look just as fast with the new limited edition YZF-R1SP that has been unveiled by Yamaha Australia this week.

The special Rossi-liveried version of Yamaha’s 2010 model YZF-R1 superbike bike will hit the showrooms in March this year.

The YZF-R1SP will be available in strictly limited numbers at RRP (inc GST) $21,299. Yamaha has urged customers to contact their dealers to place an order to avoid disappointment.

The YZF-R1SP is based on a 2010 R1, but is fitted with a Rossi decal kit that includes #46 race numbers front and rear and the maestro’s signature on the fuel tank to make it the ultimate autograph collector’s piece.

The revolutionary YZF-R1 was introduced at the end of February 2009. The radical and innovative new model represented the most significant development in engine and chassis technology ever seen in the 11-year history of this legendary motorcycle.

Featuring an all-new 998cc engine whose design, feel and character has been influenced by Rossi’s championship winning M1, the new high-tech R1 powerplant is closely linked to our Moto GP bike. In fact the new model R1 engine has benefited from more MotoGP-developed technology than any other in its long and prestigious history.

In addition, the completely redesigned aluminium Deltabox chassis and aggressive styling, give the new-generation YZF-R1 a radical new look and bring innovative technology to the class. In the same way that the original YZF-R1 threw the rule book out of the window, this revolutionary new model sets a new benchmark for the super-competitive 1000cc superbike category.