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Property of a deceased's estate2009 Ducati 990cc Desmosedici RR 'Team Version'Registration no. YJ58 XBPFrame no. *ZDMD100AA8B001338*Engine no. ZDM990FW4*001467*• Limited edition Grand Prix replica• Number '1338' of only 1,500 made• Only 2,806 miles from newIt is surely every true enthusiast's dream to own a genuine Grand Prix motorcycle, though in reality one achievable by only a tiny handful of the most wealthy and well connected cognoscenti. Until the arrival of the Ducati Desmosedici RR, that is. OK, it did cost around £40,000, but all you needed to do was re-mortgage the house... It helped if you already owned a Ducati 999R superbike, their owners being given priority by the factory when ordering. It could be argued that, being road legal, the Desmosedici RR was not quite the real deal, but that did not stop the 1,500 machines planned selling like the proverbial 'hot cakes'.At the Misano circuit in 2004, Ducati had astonished the motorcycling world by announcing that it intended to offer for public sale a low-volume, road-legal replica of its MotoGP racer. Two years later, in June 2006, Ducati unveiled the production version at the Mugello Grand Prix weekend. The Desmosedici RR was based on the 2006 Ducati GP6, raced that season by works riders Loris Capirossi, Sete Gibernau and, in a season-concluding one-off, Troy Bayliss, who secured his one and only Grand Prix victory in the last race of the 990cc era at Valencia.Ducati cut remarkably few corners in creating its racer-on-the-road Grand Prix replica, which used basically the same 90-degree V4 engine as the GP6. As delivered, the Desmosedici RR came with a catalytic converter, was Euro 3 compliant, and had a maximum of 188bhp on tap, though when the supplied race pipe was fitted this climbed to 200bhp. Number '1338' of the 1,500 made, as recorded on the top-yoke plaque, this example formerly belonged to the current vendor's late sister, who purchased it new in 2009 from Ducati, Leeds. She used the Desmosedici sparingly over the years on special occasions and it was her pride and joy. She became ill in 2018 (which was the last time she rode it) and unfortunately passed away in 2020.Displaying 2,806 miles on the odometer at the time of cataloguing/photography, the Desmosedici was recently serviced and ridden by Ducati, Alton as part of their post-service testing. It should be noted that there are some minor chips and paint loss in places; accordingly, prospective purchasers should study the images to satisfy themselves with regard to the machine's cosmetic condition. It should be noted that the locks and keys have been replaced as the originals were lost.The machine comes complete with the original manufacturer's authentication certificate/plate (numbered '1338') and all its original books including the owner's manuals, warranty/service book, and various Ducati accessories and apparel brochures. Accompanying documents include a current V5C Registration Certificate and current MoT certificate (expires 07.02.2025). There are two keys present plus the 'code card'.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate1954 Norton 490cc Model 30 InternationalRegistration no. WHA 219Frame no. 11 59178Engine no. 59178 11One of the most charismatic model names in motorcycling, 'International' was first used by Norton for its top-of-the-range sports roadster in 1932. All new, the Inter's overhead-camshaft engine had been developed in the works racers over the preceding two years and retained Norton's classic 79x100mm bore/stroke dimensions. By the time production halted in 1939 the Inter was being built with a four-speed foot-change gearbox and plunger rear suspension, reappearing postwar in similar guise save for the hydraulically-damped Roadholder front fork, which replaced the pre-war girder. The Inter would remain fundamentally unchanged until 1953 when it gained the race-developed Featherbed frame, all-alloy engine and 'laid down' 'box. Expensive to make and challenged by cheaper parallel twins of comparable performance, the Inter ceased to be catalogued after 1955 but could still be obtained to special order until 1958. Originally supplied to Copes of Hagley Road, Birmingham, this International is an older restoration that was kept on display in the late owner's living room. It remains in generally good condition although there is some rust and damage to the fuel tank. The Norton was purchased from a UK auction sale catalogue in May 2018. A copy of the sale catalogue is on file and the machine also comes with an old-style buff logbook, a current V5C document and a photocopy of the previous V5C.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1981 Honda 49cc C50 CubRegistration no. PVM 323WFrame no. C50-6297214Engine no. C50E-6301438Introduced in 1958, Honda's C100 'step-thru' revolutionised two-wheeled mobility, offering a more powerful, reliable, and well-built alternative to contemporary mopeds. With superior handling compared to small-wheeled scooters, it became a worldwide success, setting new sales records and spawning descendants that remain popular today. This particular Honda C50, a later version of the iconic design, displays 5,445 miles to the odometer and appears mostly original. Acquired in 2008, it has remained untaxed since 1991, and its last date of use unknown. Accordingly, it will require recommissioning or restoration to a greater or lesser extent. Offered with a V5C listing four former keepers, an old V5C, part old V5 and a purchase receipt. As a solid restoration candidate, this C50 presents a fantastic opportunity to revive a classic piece of Honda history. Sold as seen.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Andy Chapman Collectionc.1975 Norton Commando 850 MkIIIRegistration no. OAJ 211PFrame no. 850 F132052 and 331281 (see text)Engine no. 331281 (see text)Introduced in 1973, the Norton Commando 850 (actually 828cc) featured a larger bore, through-bolted cylinder block, stronger gearbox casting, and an all-metal clutch among a host of other, more minor improvements. The extra capacity provided the 850 with even more mid-range urge, and the model would continue as the sole Commando after 1975 when the electric-start Mark III was introduced. Imported from the USA and acquired by our vendor in 2019, this Commando 850 currently displays a total of 13,111 miles on the odometer (at the time of cataloguing/photography). Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent, or possibly more extensive restoration, before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. It should be noted that the frame is stamped '850F 132052' and that the headstock VIN plate is stamped '331281'. Furthermore, the engine number on the V5C is '850F132052' whereas the actual stamped number is '331281', which appears to be either partially double-struck or a restamp. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's originality, completeness, authenticity, and mechanical condition prior to bidding. Offered with a V5C document.Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1942 Zündapp KS750 Military Motorcycle CombinationRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. 602936Engine no. 6606•Built for the German military in WW2•An older restoration•Requires recommissioningFounded at the height of WWI to manufacture armaments, Zündapp found a new role post-war as a producer of motorcycles under the direction of new owner, Dr Fritz Neumeyer, building its first machine, a Levis-powered two-stroke, in 1921. The firm began making its own engines in 1924, selling more than 10,000 machines that year, and in 1933 introduced the first of the four-stroke flat twins that it is best remembered for. The initial 398cc and 498cc sidevalve models were followed in 1939 by the 598cc K600, the latter, like its predecessors, employing designer Richard Küchen's unconventional all-chain four-speed 'gearbox' and shaft final drive. A frame and girder fork made of pressed steel were advanced features. Zündapp's first overhead-valve twin, the KS600, appeared in 1939 and would provide the basis for the military KS750. Developed specifically for service with the Wehrmacht, the KS750 motorcycle combination featured shaft drive to the Steib sidecar's wheel, a reverse gear, hydraulic brakes, and interchangeable wheels. During WW2 the KS750 saw service on every front, its production outstripping that of the similar BMW R75 with some 18,600 built before production was discontinued in 1944. An older restoration, since deteriorated, this example of Zündapp's ubiquitous military KS750 has clearly not been used for a considerable period; accordingly, the machine will require careful recommissioning or potentially restoration prior to further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed (it should be noted that the magneto is missing). Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the condition, completeness, authenticity and compatibility of this Lot's component parts prior to bidding. The odometer reading of 42 kilometres is presumed the distance covered since the machine was last restored. The combination comes complete with panniers and a trailer but there are no accompanying documents. History unknown. A 'must have' for the serious collector of military vehicles and perfect for 1940s 'revival' events.Footnotes:Please note that this vehicle is from outside the UK. Our customs agents, Shippio Ltd, will manage all post sale customs administration. A fee of £350+VAT will be charged on the buyer's invoice to administer both import or export customs movements. If this vehicle is to stay in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the standard rate of 5% on the hammer price. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Motorcycles department harry.taylor@bonhams.com +44 (0) 20 8963 2817.All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * N* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.N If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate1937 Triumph 350cc Tiger 80 Registration no. not registered (see text)Frame no. TL.1574Engine no. 7-T80-2323Just as he had done at Ariel in the 1920s, Val Page transformed his employer's ageing range on his arrival at Meriden as Triumph's Chief Designer in 1932. The new line-up comprised overhead-valve and sidevalve singles in capacities ranging from 250cc to 500cc, plus the range-topping 650cc 6/1 sidecar tug. Endowed with distinctive timing-gear covers - a feature Page would employ at BSA later in the decade - the engines were simple yet robust in construction and amenable to a fair degree of tuning in the case of the overhead-valve units. Edward Turner's arrival at Triumph in 1936 resulted in extensive improvements to the range. A brilliant stylist, Turner transformed his predecessor Val Page's overhead-valve singles by adopting sports specification engines, high level exhausts, chromed fuel tanks and a new name: Tiger. Frames, forks, engines and gearboxes were all improved for 1937. Today, Turner's Tigers are widely recognised as the most stylish sports roadsters of the period and thus are highly sought after. This Tiger 80 belonged to the current vendor's late grandfather. Offered for restoration, nothing is known about the history of this machine and its mechanical condition, thus is sold strictly as viewed.There are no documents offered with this lot. It should be noted that the registration 'CRL 782' is not recorded in the DVLA/HPI database; therefore the machine is offered unregistered and prospective bidders should satisfy themselves to the validity of the registration number.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1982 Honda 748cc CB750 F-B Super SportRegistration no. SPK 7XFrame no. RC04-4001932Engine no. RC04E-2401889After the iconic Honda single overhead camshaft 750 had taken the motorcycling world by storm, the company probably ran it on for longer than they should. After all, - how do you follow an icon? The answer was a radical re-style, and a double overhead camshaft motor. Introduced in 1979, the new machine, also known as the KZ, featured twin front discs, Comstar wheels, and an extra 10 bhp over the SOHC K model. As with the SOHC CB750K and its sports partner, the CB750F, the CB750KZ's sports equivalent was the CB750FB. This model was the last of its type, as it was not extended into 1983, and whilst the new Nighthawks replaced the K models, the next sports versions were to feature the VF750 motor.The vendor acquired SPK 7X in October 2023 in need of some attention. He stripped the machine and had the frame powder coated, the top end of the engine was stripped, the valves were replaced and reground, the cylinder head was cleaned and polished, the top end was reassembled with new gaskets. The bottom end was found to be sound, so was left undisturbed. The ignition timing was correctly set and the carbs cleaned and balanced. A new Honda wiring loom was sourced and fitted. The vendor reports that SPK 7X now runs and rides very well. The Honda has been used occasionally since completion, but a new hobby necessitates the need for more space in his garage. Documentation comprises a current V5C.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate1955 DOT 197cc TDHX TrialsRegistration no. NSU 867 Frame no. H5550441Engine no. 517A 16859 F (see text)That the Manchester marque's initials stand for 'Devoid Of Trouble' is known by almost every motorcycle enthusiast, though curiously the company did not use the slogan until 1923, by which time 'The Dot' had been around for 20 years. In post-war years, Dot concentrated on the production of Villiers-engined lightweights, becoming a major force in the trials and scrambles fields. The Dot was the most successful lightweight scrambler from the late 1940s to the 1960s when Greeves took over, often having the beating of larger-engined and better-funded rivals on numerous occasions. Dot also offered a trials model, although major successes in that discipline would not be achieved until 1958 and the return from National Service of star rider Eric Adcock, who would go on to win over 750 awards for the Mancunian manufacturer. Apparently an older restoration, this Villiers-powered Dot is showing signs of some deterioration and rust. The late owner acquired the Dot in 2007 and used it for local runs as an easily manageable machine for the elderly enthusiast. Careful recommissioning is recommended before further use. Accompanying documentation includes a copy of a previous registration document; an old-style V5C; and a quantity of tax discs from the 1990s. It should be noted that the engine number recorded in the V5C is '367A17048E'. Keys not required.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Ex-Mick Broom1970 Rickman Métisse Weslake 750cc Racing MotorcycleRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. R.731 & 101BEngine no. None visible•Formerly raced by Mick Broom•Powered by Weslake's version of the Triumph twin-cylinder engineThe Rickman brothers - Don and Derek - were already established moto-cross stars when they built the first Métisse machine in 1959, and within a decade their company would grow to become one of the biggest and best-known independent motorcycle frame-makers. An enormous success, their MkIII frame was produced in substantial quantities, proving a popular basis for large-capacity roadsters as well as scrambles use. It was followed by the more compact MkIV, which was intended for the unitary construction Triumph T100 and BSA Victor engines, while there were also a frame for two-stroke singles (the 'Petite Métisse') and a road racing chassis, as seen here. Formerly raced by Mick Broom, perhaps best known for his role as development engineer with the ill-fated Hesketh motorcycle venture, this Rickman Métisse is powered by Weslake's version of the Triumph twin-cylinder engine, complete with the firm's characteristic 8-valve top-end. The current vendor purchased the machine from a UK auction sale in 2017, since when it has been stored within his collection. Reputedly a one-time Cadwell Park lap record holder, the machine is offered without any history and will require recommissioning before returning to the racetrack. It's worth mentioning that frame number '731' is featured in David Gittins' excellent book Derek & Don Rickman, The Metisse Story, where it's described as a 1970 Triumph T100/T110 Road Racer, owned by customer Owen Greenwood.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1941 Indian 500cc 741BRegistration no. KVS 917Frame no. 74128125Engine no. GDA26668This lovely 'civilianised' Indian 741B was restored around 30 years ago by former 'Wall of Death' rider, the late Ned Kelly (real name Neil Smart) and cherished until he passed away. Trained in Motorcycle Engineering at Merton College, Neil started his 'Wall of Death' career with the Motordrome Co in 1988 before moving on to Graham Cripsey's show in Hull and then to other WoD shows in Germany. Neil purchased the Indian as a 'basket case', restored the machine to pristine condition, and then rode it on the West Kent Run a few times.The vendor purchased the Indian some years ago and recommissioned the machine after it had been off the road for several years. Recent works include stripping and cleaning the clutch; removing and cleaning the carburettor; and fitting new foot boards. The paintwork is in generally good condition with some signs of use and the restoration has stood the test of time well, having acquired a delightful patina. It would be relatively easy return the machine to concours condition should the next owner so wish. Our vendor advises us that the Indian starts, runs, and drives but will need some fine tuning to get it perfect for longer runs (ignition timing and carburettor adjustment). Accompanying documentation consists of DVLA SORN paperwork; some old tax discs; and a current V5C. A BM-S manual is included.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

From the estate of the late Dave Benson1927 Walker 980cc BullpupRegistration no. OT 891Frame no. 1100Engine no. KT/N 1432•Unique engineer-built one-off•JAP v-twin engine•Known ownership history•VMCC Sheldon Trophy winner 1979•Present ownership since 1989This unique motorcycle was built by Farnborough-based engineer Victor Sidney George Walker, who commenced its construction circa 1924/1925 and finished it in 1926. The 980cc JAP sidevalve v-twin engine came from a Carden cyclecar and the gearbox from a WWI Sunbeam motorcycle combination. Boasting an exceptionally lengthy wheelbase, the Bullpup is also notable for its very low seat height of only 18 inches. First registered on 21st April 1926, the Bullpup was used regularly up to 1935 when Mrs Walker succeeded in persuading her husband to buy a car. The machine remained in the Walker family's possession until 1963 when the retired Mr Walker sold it to Mr Leslie Sharpe of Farnborough for £25. Mr Walker died in 1974.Mr Sharpe got the Bullpup running and entered it in the 1963 Banbury Run and several long-distance competitions including the 'Cornwall 200', covering some 600 miles in reportedly great comfort. Following a catastrophic gearbox failure, the Bullpup was left to deteriorate, passing through the hands of three more owners before being acquired in 1979 by Mr Trevor Innes, who purchased it from a Mr George Sherratt of Camberwell, Southeast London (receipt on file). At that time the engine was seized and the gearbox missing, while the exhaust pipes and silencer had rusted out and there was very little paint. After many hours' work Mr Innes got the Bullpup ready in time for the 1979 Banbury Run where it won the Sheldon Trophy, awarded to the machine of greatest technical interest. Celebrated motorcycling journalist Bob Currie, at that time editor of The Motor Cycle magazine, mentioned the Walker Bullpup in his report on the '79 Banbury Run: 'Every Banbury Run seems to produce a machine of outstanding originality, and this year the Sheldon Trophy was won by the extraordinary 980cc Walker Bullpup, ridden by Australian Trevor Innes. Built at Farnborough, Hants between 1924 and 1927, the lengthy machine represented one man's ideal. Trevor did have one stop before leaving Banbury to clear an oiled plug, but the big machine ran perfectly thereafter.'Following the Banbury Run Mr Innes covered around 2,000 miles on the Bullpup, participating in numerous rallies in the UK and Ireland, 'up and down the Kerry hills'. In his account of the machine's history (on file) Mr Innes states: 'Here it proved in its element proving able to keep up with a couple of AJS 7Rs down the long winding hills and would climb most in top gear pulling from about 10mph two-up in top. Mr Sharpe had it clocked by his son's Honda at about 82mph.' The Bullpup's 3' of hydraulically damped seat movement proved a boon on these longer rides: 'Another interesting story from Ireland is that at the beginning of the week people tended to scoff at the strange machine, but by the end of 700 miles of rough back roads and solid rear ends and people hardly able to walk at the end of the day's riding, people were coming up and saying 'where did you find it? and how lucky I was...'Despite its unusual appearance, or perhaps because of it, it is probably one of the most comfortable and best handling Vintage machines to be made.'In 1989 Mr Innes sold the Bullpup to the late Dave Benson, former Life Vice President of the British Two-Stroke Club and its Villiers marque specialist (receipt on file). In a letter on file, Dave Benson has this to say about the Bullpup: 'It's thought that Mr Victor Walker made this machine for touring with his wife and that's why it is so long to accommodate the double leather seat. It has a back rest for his passenger, a large rear carrier with pannier attachments for luggage, and I've improved the gearbox and lubrication systems and recently improved the electrical system and fitted electric lights and horn for the streets of London. I've also fitted a small windscreen which has lock hinges for vertical application when riding and horizontal to protect the instruments when raining or parked.'The accompanying history folders contains various pieces of correspondence; sundry photocopied press cuttings; a quantity of MoT certificates from the 1990s; old/current V5/V5C registration documents; and an old-style continuation logbook issued in 1935 listing the aforementioned Victor Walker and Leslie Sharpe as respective owners. The machine was last taxed until 30th June 2008; it is not known when it last ran and careful recommissioning and/or restoration will be required before further use. 'Unique' is an overused term when applied to classic vehicles, but this wonderful Walker Bullpup is the real deal.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1939 Velocette 348cc KSS MkIIRegistration no. DWR 787Frame no. MS5120 (see text)Engine no. 8662By the end of the 1920s, Veloce's range of over-head camshaft K-Series roadsters boasted a host of variations on the theme that included Normal, Sports, Super Sports, Touring, Economy and twin-port models. Introduced in 1925, the KSS was the Super Sports version while the KTS tourer employed the same overhead-camshaft engine in virtually identical cycle parts, differences being confined mainly to mudguard style and wheel sizes. Introduced for the 1936 season, the MkII version of the KSS/KTS represented a major redesign, featuring many improvements including a new aluminium-alloy cylinder head with enclosed valve-gear, plus the cradle frame and heavyweight Webb forks of the new MSS tourer. In this form the KSS resumed production post-war in November 1946 before being updated, together with the other road models, with (optional) Dowty Oleomatic telescopic front forks in August 1947. Expensive to produce, the KSS was dropped from the range at the year's end.First registered on 29th March 1939, this MkII KSS has spent most of its time in West Yorkshire with owners in Leeds and Dewsbury. The Velo has belonged to the vendor's late brother in Wakefield since 1974. Offered for recommissioning/restoration and sold strictly as viewed, the machine comes with an old-style buff logbook and a V5\C Registration Certificate, listing the frame number as J120.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Robin Spring Collectionc.1990 Honda RS250R Racing Motorcycle Frame no. plaque not presentEngine no. RS250RE 9010159 and IGO398Honda were latecomers in offering a 250cc production racer - the first RS250R not appearing until 1984 - and immediately found themselves at a disadvantage to Yamaha's long established TZ. Its 1985 successor addressed these failings, boasting a new aluminium twin-spar frame and heavily revised engine. The RS250R was mildly updated for 1986 before undergoing a wholesale redesign for '87, re-emerging as a replica of Freddie Spencer's works bike complete with 54x54.5mm crankcase-reed engine and cassette-type gearbox. For the '88 model, Honda ditched the ATAC exhausts, adopting conventional variable-height power valves and cylinders with appropriately revised porting. Front fork diameter increased, and the TRAC anti-dive was dropped, while the existing combination of 17' front/18' rear wheels continued. A maximum power output of 71bhp and dry weight of 226lbs was claimed, and the RS continued unchanged for 1989.Finished in Shell Gemini blue and white livery, this Honda RS250 was raced in events in the Far East including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Macau (but not necessarily all of them) by Robin himself and possibly top Japanese riders whose names are not remembered. Restored by renowned specialist Nigel Everett, the machine has not run since and will require recommissioning before returning to the racetrack. There are no documents with this Lot, and no other history is known. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition prior to bidding. Sold strictly as viewed.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Formerly the property of Arthur Lampkinc.1957 BSA 649cc Road Rocket Competition Combination Registration no. TBM 789 Frame no. EA7.11252Engine no. CA10R 5224 HHCSidecar no. 92059•Specially converted to 'ISDT' specification•Purchased in December 1990 from Arthur LampkinThis BSA and Watsonian motorcycle combination has been specially converted to 'ISDT' specification for use in off-road and long-distance trials. It is fitted with a 21' front wheel, knobbly tyres, sump plate, aluminium fuel tank, and a solo seat. The sidecar is said to be very special: one of only two built to a unique design by Watsonian for international trials. The outfit was purchased in December 1990 from Arthur Lampkin, the famous trials, scrambles and ISDT champion of the 1950s and 1960s (see letter on file) and was last taxed in August 2011. Additional documentation includes a quantity of old MoTs (most recent expired August 2011), old/current V5/V5C documents, and an HPI check sheet. It should be noted that the HPI and V5C omit the engine number's 'HHC' suffix. It should also be noted that although the registration number 'TBM 789' was issued in Bedfordshire in 1951, the frame dates from approximately 1960/1961 and its number 'EA7.11252' is a non-factory stamping. The engine dates from 1957. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the originality, authenticity and correctness of this motorcycle's constituent parts prior to bidding. Sold strictly as viewed.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

From the collection of the late James Mannings1967 BSA 175cc Bantam D10 SportRegistration no. LDN 151EFrame no. D10A6073 Engine no. D10A6073The introduction of the 172cc D10 Bantam in 1966 marked a number of important developments, the most important of which were a change to coil ignition (replacing the old flywheel generator) and the adoption of a four-speed gearbox, while a raised compression ratio and bigger carburettor increased maximum power to 10bhp and the top speed to 62mph.This D10 Bantam comes with its original old-style logbook listing four owners, the last of whom, Richard Cuthbertson, is the first owner listed on the continuation logbook issued in November 1974. He was followed by one Andrew McDonnell (1975) and then Bernard Parker, listed on the old V5, who acquired the Bantam in May 2002. Its late owner acquired the machine in June 2018.An older restoration that still presents well, the Bantam has not been used for some time and will require recommissioning, or possibly more extensive restoration, before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over). The last of the MoTs on file was issued on 10th April 2017 at 21,260 miles (current odometer reading 21,369 miles). Also on file are numerous receipts for parts purchased in 2018, including one from Peter Hammond Motorcycles Ltd for a rebore and supply of a +0.040' piston.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1956 Triumph 650cc ThunderbirdRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. 08810 Engine no. 6T 08810Always a step ahead of their rivals, Triumph followed up the trend-setting Speed Twin 500 of pre-war days by being first in the field with a 650cc parallel twin. Announced in September 1949, the 650 Thunderbird was Triumph's response to demands for more power emanating from American racers and British sidecarists alike. A spectacular launch stunt saw three Thunderbirds lap the Montlhery circuit at over 90mph for 500 miles, after which they each achieved a flying lap of 100mph-plus and were ridden back to the Meriden factory. When displayed at the Earls Court Show in October, the new twin featured the headlamp nacelle and fuel tank with luggage grid first seen the previous year. An interesting change to the Thunderbird for 1952 was the adoption of an SU carburettor in place of the original Amal, a specially prepared machine managing a staggering 155mpg at a steady 30mph on a factory organised economy run. The Trophy remained in production in fundamentally its original form, though with progressively updated cycle parts, until the arrival of the unitary construction 650 range in 1962. This Thunderbird has been imported from the USA and is offered for recommissioning (the engine turns over). The machine displays light corrosion in places and currently displays a total of 1,136 miles on the odometer. Offered with a State of Colorado Certificate of Title. This machine is offered with a NOVA declaration. Key present.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Robin Spring Collection1998 Honda 899cc FirebladeRegistration no. R596 RDPFrame no. JH2SC33AXWM207445 (See Text) Engine no. SC33E-2216963 (See Text)Every so often a model comes along that rewrites the rulebook for sports motorcycles, one of the most influential of modern times being Honda's FireBlade. Launched in 1992, the FireBlade blew away the opposition with its combination of litre-bike performance and a 600-sized package. Superbly styled and evocatively titled, it was recognised as a future classic almost immediately, and early and unmolested examples command high prices today. This example was acquired by Robin on 2nd September 2000 having had two previous keepers. The vendor advises us that the alarm is disconnected and that the battery is flat and may need replacing. Seat screws are under the seat. Original silencer is supplied. Accompanying paperwork includes a V5C document (please note the discrepancies mentioned above); various MoTs (most recent expired 5th July 2018); and an MSG Racing & Dyno invoice and report from 2014 showing 121.15bhp. The original owner's manual and Datatag paperwork are also supplied. According to Gov.uk MoT history, the last test was conducted on 13th May 2021 at 10,170 miles. However, earlier entries on the Gov.uk website show a higher mileage as well as other discrepancies. (These may be due to 'trip' readings instead of the total mileage travelled.) Some fairly extensive recommissioning will be required before taking to the road. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition prior to bidding. Sold strictly as viewed. It should be noted, the V5C records the frame number as: JH25C33AXWM207445, and the engine number as: SC33LT22126963.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

From the collection of noted collector, the late Ken Senior1967 Moto Guzzi Stornello 125Registration no. not registeredFrame no. T*52FC*A close relative of the Lodola, the Stornello (starling) debuted at the Milan Show in December 1959. Powered by a 124cc overhead-valve unitary construction engine featuring parallel valves and an inclined cylinder, carried in a twin-down-tube frame, the Stornello combined adequate performance with excellent fuel economy and sound handling. Its designer was the legendary race engineer Giulio Carcano, the man responsible for Moto Guzzi's spectacular V8. A Sport version, equipped with a totally different cylinder head and larger carburettor, followed in 1961. This Stornello Sport 125 comes with its supplying dealer's plastic wallet and original libretto showing that it was first registered in Novara, Italy on 12th May 1967 with the registration 'MC 4 0752'. Following a period of static display, the machine will require careful recommissioning at the very least, and possibly more extensive restoration, before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Andy Chapman Collection1976 Norton Commando 850 MkIII Electric StartRegistration no. KKF 70PFrame no. 850 334491Engine no. 850 334491Designed by engineers Bernard Hooper and Bob Twigg - supervised by Norton Villiers' Director of Engineering, Dr Stefan Bauer - the Commando's vibration-beating Isolastic frame enabled the company successfully to prolong the life of its ageing parallel twin. Launched in 1967, with production commencing in 1968, the Commando used the preceding Featherbed-framed Atlas model's 750cc engine and AMC four-speed gearbox, and was an instant hit with the motorcycling public, being voted Motor Cycle News 'Machine of the Year' for five consecutive years. Introduced in 1973, the 850 (actually 828cc) featured a larger bore, through-bolted cylinder block, stronger gearbox casting and an all-metal clutch among a host of other, more minor improvements. The extra capacity provided the 850 with even more mid-range urge, and the model would continue as the sole Commando after 1975 when the electric-start Mark III was introduced.Acquired by our vendor in 2019, this 850 MkIII currently displays a total of 17,391 miles on the odometer (at the time of cataloguing/photography) and carries a tax disc that expired in 1991. Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent, or possibly more extensive restoration, before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Offered with a V5C document.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1995 Honda 893cc CBR900RR FirebladeRegistration no. M966 LKHFrame no. SC28-2353368Engine no. SC28E-2353713Developed by Honda originally as a 750, by the expedient of an increase in the stroke, it was opened out to 893cc and became the CBR900RR, entering the range in 1992. Thanks in part to its lightweight alloy chassis, the performance was electrifying, and the Fireblade could show a clean pair of heels to most of its heavier competitors of the day. It was further developed and improved over the years, until eventually being replaced by the CBR1000RR in 2004. M966 LKH is effectively the second generation of the model which had been given a few tweaks to suspension, gearchange, and styling. It has had only one previous owner, and the mileage recorded on the odometer at consignment was 17,020, which is believed by the vendor to be correct. It was last MoT'd in March 2024 when the mileage was 16,932. Prior to the MoT, the owner had a full service and re-commissioning by a local Honda specialist. The work included a full caliper rebuild and braided hydraulic hoses fitted, valve clearances, rebuilt forks, full carburettors rebuild and digital balance, a new chain and sprocket kit, a fuel pump, and new Bridgestone tyres fitted. The invoice totalled £1,930.74, and there is a copy on file. The vendor describes the machine as 'mechanically flawless' and ready to use. Documentation comprises a current V5C, the current MoT certificate, the aforementioned re-commissioning invoice, some old service and parts invoices, the warranty and service booklet, and the original Bill of Sale dated 24th May 1995 from Miles Kingsport Ltd. The bike is presently on SORN.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

From the collection of the late James Mannings1950 Velocette 348cc MACRegistration no. DTK 997Frame no. MB 8306Engine no. MAC 14764In 1934 Veloce Limited announced a high-camshaft overhead-valve '350' built along the lines of the recently introduced 250cc MOV. This was the long-stroke MAC, subsequently bored out to create the 500cc MSS. Post-war, Velo's overhead-valve trio continued much as before, with rigid frames and - initially - Webb girder forks, Dowty Oleomatics being specified later. This Velocette MAC comes with its original RF.60 logbook showing that it was first registered to Pankhursts of Weymouth, Dorset on 23rd May 1950. Four private owners are listed, all in Dorset. Also on file is a green duplicate logbook listing Mr Donald Albert Haddock as owner in 1975, while an old V5 shows that previous owner Albert Voller of Farnham purchased the Velocette on 22nd November 1985. Its late owner acquired the MAC on 6th September 1999. The machine also comes with old/current V5C documents; sundry invoices for various parts purchased from Velocette specialists Grove Classic Motorcycles Ltd; and a quantity of expired MoTs, the most recent issued on 2nd August 2012 at 22,654 miles (the current odometer reading is 22,704 miles). An older restoration that remains in good condition, the machine has not been used for some time and will require recommissioning, or possibly more extensive restoration, before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over).Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

From the estate of the late Dave Benson1931 Francis-Barnett 196cc Falcon Model 31Registration no. Unregistered (see text)Frame no. C26318Engine no. KZS3667Founded by Gordon Francis and Arthur Barnett, Francis-Barnett set up shop in the old Excelsior works in Coventry in 1919. The downturn in the motorcycle market in the early 1920s prompted F-B to switch from producing expensive, high quality machines to the more utilitarian. First seen in 1923, the first of these was the triangulated, pin-jointed, straight-tube frame models whose novel method of construction gave rise to the 'Built Like A Bridge' advertising slogan. To publicise its new models, F-B turned to racer Tommy Meeten, founder of the British Two-Stroke Club. For Meeten's Brooklands campaign a machine was constructed using Villiers' recently announced 172cc Sports engine. Villiers was much more actively involved with the production of sports and racing engines in the between-the-wars years than they would be after WW2, and the Sports was the first of a family of 172cc and 196cc high-performance engines. Riding the special Francis-Barnetts, Meeten set several speed records for the '175' class and won numerous races at Brooklands. Capitalising on his successes, Villiers introduced further evolutions of the Sports engine in the form of the Brooklands and Super Sports TT units. Unfortunately, little is known about this rare Super Sports-engined Francis-Barnett Falcon Model 31. Despite displaying the registration 'KJ 331' (which appears on the HPI database) neither the frame or engine numbers correlate with the VRN, hence it is offered unregistered. The machine is offered with a selection of photographs and some other material.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1955 BSA 350cc B31Registration no. HHE 789 Frame no. CB31 10003 (see text)Engine no. BB31.18620BSA's rugged, workaday B31 was manufactured from 1945 to the end of 1959, its overhead-valve engine providing the basis for the renowned Gold Star sports roadster. At the time of its introduction, the B31 was BSA's sole all-new model, joining the lightweight 'C' and heavyweight 'M' ranges carried over from pre-war days. Produced initially with rigid frame and telescopic front fork, the B31 gained (optional) plunger rear suspension in 1949 and an all-new swinging-arm frame in '54. A good all-round performer by the standards of its time, the B31 could cruise comfortably all day at 60mph while returning 75-plus miles per gallon, virtues that endeared it to private owners and police forces alike. On file is an old-style continuation logbook tracing this machine's ownership history back to 1963 when it belonged to one Peter Anthony Bibby of Sheffield. The B31 also comes with a typewritten account of its early history and subsequent restoration. Tax discs are present expiring August 1964 and July 2015. It should be noted that the accompanying HPI and V5C documents list the frame number as 'CBB110003' and that the 'C' appears over-stamped on the 'B' of the frame number. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to the authenticity of this motorcycle prior to bidding. Sold strictly as viewed.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Robin Spring Collection1985 Honda NS400RRegistration no. C609 JGF Frame no. NC19-2001740 (see text) Engine no. NC19E2002156Multi-cylinder two-stroke Grand Prix replicas were much in vogue during the mid-1980s, as first Yamaha and then Suzuki sought to exploit their links with the racetrack. Honda too were players in this niche market, but somewhat surprisingly chose to make their GP look-alike a 400 rather than a 500 like those of their rivals. Despite giving away 100cc, the NS400R looked every bit as convincing as Yamaha's RD500LC and Suzuki's RG500 Gamma, and had the advantage of being both lighter and more compact than either. Introduced for 1985, the NS400R boasted a three-cylinder engine like Freddie Spencer's 1982 World Championship-winning NS500 while being notable as Honda's largest two-stroke roadster and its first with an aluminium frame. It was also one of the best-handling roadsters of its day. An instant classic, the NS400R is one of the most sought after of 1980s sports bikes.Robin Spring tells us that this example, currently displaying just 2878 recorded miles, was worked on by renowned specialist Nigel Everett, some years ago, but has not been used since. Following a period of storage recommissioning will be required be required before further use. It should be noted that the frame number on the plaque is 'NC192001061', while the headstock is correctly stamped 'NC19-2001740'. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the correctness of this motorcycle prior to bidding. The vendor has applied to the DVLA for a replacement V5C. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition prior to bidding. Sold strictly as viewed.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.Saleroom notices:We are in receipt of the aforementioned V5C.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1928 Sunbeam 492cc Model 6 'Longstroke'Registration no. RM 5309Frame no. B1849AEngine no. L1147 (see text)The first Sunbeam motorcycle - a 350cc (2¾hp) side-valve single - left the Wolverhampton premises of John Marston, hitherto a manufacturer of finest quality enamelled goods, bicycles and - latterly - cars, in 1912. Overhead-valve engines were introduced in the mid-1920s but early competition successes were achieved with sidevalve-engined machines, most notably the 492cc (3½hp) 'Longstroke', which secured a debut win at the 1921 French Grand Prix ridden by Alec Bennett. In road-going form this remarkable engine remained in production right up until WW2. The Model 6 'Longstroke' had gained drum brakes by the mid-1920s, and in lightweight guise with low handlebars and minimal equipment was known as the 'Speedman's Machine'.First registered on 31st July 1928, this delightfully patinated 'Longstroke' comes with a V5C document and an old-style green continuation logbook listing three owners, the last being the vendor's late brother, who acquired the Sunbeam in 1978. Incomplete, the machine is offered for recommissioning or possibly more extensive restoration and thus is sold strictly as viewed. It should be noted that the engine is a replacement unit.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1995 Honda RVF750R Type RC45Registration no. M765 KTYFrame no. RC45 2100055Engine no. RC45E-2100050•Iconic WSBK 'homologation special'•Delivered new in the UK•Present ownership since 2016Replacement for the exotic VFR750R (RC30), the RVF750 (RC45) was another racer-for-the-road and even more exclusive. Like its illustrious predecessor, the RC45 was a thinly disguised, limited edition, 'homologation special' intended to provide Honda with the means to win the World Superbike Championship, a feat it achieved in 1997 with American John Koscinski riding. Although clearly related to the RC30, the RC45 took development to the next level, there being scarcely a single component that had not been carefully scrutinised by Honda technicians with a view to improvement. Developed jointly by Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) and Honda R&D, the engine remained a 90-degree V4 with gear-driven cams, but was an all-new, more compact design featuring simplified camshaft drive, narrower valve angle, beefier clutch, and PGM-FI electronic fuel injection. A maximum power output of 120bhp was claimed for the standard road version, while in excess of 150bhp was attainable with the factory tuning kit. Basically similar to that of the RC30, the frame consisted of a combination of aluminium castings and extrusions supporting the familiar single-sided swinging arm at the rear. At the front however, the conventional forks had gone, replaced by a set of cartridge-type 'upside-downers', while braking had likewise been improved courtesy of Fireblade callipers and NR750 discs. Hand built on a special assembly line at HRC, the RC45 was necessarily expensive: at a fraction under £18,000 when launched it cost over 50% more than a Ducati 916! Its high price and rarity ensured that the RC45 would achieve the same iconic status as the RC30, becoming equally, if not more, collectible. This RC45 was sold new by M&S Motorcycles of Newcastle upon Tyne and first registered on 3rd June 1995. Our vendor has owned the Honda since November 2016 and the V5C states it has had two former keepers. Kept dry stored, the machine has been used sparingly and on summer days only. Accompanying documentation includes the original owner's manual and service book (signed by Aaron Slight & John Kocinski); sundry bills; a quantity of expired MoTs; the aforementioned V5C; and MoT to August 2025. The machine last ran in August 2024.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1978 Beta RC125 EnduroRegistration no. FFH 926TFrame no. S1MR8*007596*Engine no. S1MR8008784Best known for its hugely successful trials and enduro models, the Italian firm that would become Beta was founded in Via Bellariva in 1904 by Giuseppe Bianchi and began life making high-quality bicycles. The company later moved to Firenze (Florence). It was only after WW2 that the company adopted the 'Beta' name, which was derived from the initials of proprietors Enzo Bianchi and Arrigo Tosi. In 1948 the firm commenced making clip-on motors for attachment to bicycles before producing its first proper motorcycle in 1950. Proprietary engines were used at first before Beta progressed to making its own power units. Long-distance races on public roads were immensely popular in Italy at this time and Beta's products did well in events such as the Milan-Taranto and Moto Giro d'Italia. Beta trials bikes were immensely successful throughout the 1980s and '90s, Jordi Tarrés winning the World Championship for the Italian manufacturer in 1987, 1989, 1990 and 1991, while Dougie Lampkin rode Beta to victory in 1997, 1998 and 1999. First registered in the UK on 16th April 1982, this rare Italian lightweight has been fully restored. Purchased recently by the vendor, it has not been started and will require recommissioning before further use. The machine comes with a V5C document and is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over). Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Andy Chapman Collection1974 Moto Guzzi 499cc Falcone NuovoRegistration no. JJH 832NFrame no. CF*13282*Engine no. A8818 (see text)Moto Guzzi recommenced production post-WW2 with a range of updated pre-war designs, the ultimate expression of its classic, vintage-style single not arriving until 1950. This was the legendary Falcone, which took over as Guzzi's top sports model, its tuneable engine being closely related to that of the Dondolino racer. Offered in Sport, Turismo and military/police specifications, the Falcone outlived all its fellows, the Turismo version remaining in production until 1967. Revived in response to popular demand, it reappeared as the all-new Falcone Nuovo in 1971. Retaining the original's internal dimensions but otherwise comprehensively redesigned, the Nuovo featured wet-sump lubrication, linered cylinder barrel, electric starter, all-new duplex-loop frame and Grimeca brakes. First UK registered on 4th May 2001, this Falcone Nuovo was acquired by the vendor in 2019 and currently displays a total of 15,944 kilometres (approximately 9,900 miles) on the odometer (at the time of cataloguing/photography). Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent, or possibly more extensive restoration, before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Offered with a V5C document incorrectly recording the engine number as 'AG818'.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Ivan Kessell Collection1938 Scott 596cc Flying SquirrelRegistration no. EAF 432Frame no. 4512Engine no. DPY4573Alfred Angas Scott's experiments with two-stroke motorcycle engines began in the closing years of the 19th Century. The first complete Scott motorcycle followed in 1908, its twin-cylinder engine, two-speed foot-change gear and all-chain drive marking it out as an exceptionally advanced design. Low weight, ample power and sure-footed handling thanks to a low centre of gravity were Scott virtues right from the outset. Launched in 1925, the Flying Squirrel came in 498cc and 596cc capacities, the latter being the most expensive model in the range. Subsequent models benefited from the racing programme also, gaining the duplex frame and bigger brakes (first seen on the 1926 works bikes) and the magneto-platform Pilgrim oil pump adopted for the 1927 TT machines. In the 1930s the 'Flyer' took on more of a touring role, being further up-dated with detachable cylinder head, Brampton forks and a foot-change gearbox.An older restoration, this Flying Squirrel has been on long-term museum display and will require recommissioning, or possibly more extensive restoration, before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed. The Scott is Cornish registered and may well have resided in the county all its life. Accompanying paperwork includes a copy of The Book of The Scott, old/current V5C documents, and an old-style continuation logbook issued in 1957.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1929 Morgan-JAP Aero Three-wheelerRegistration no. UL 8396Frame no. 1313A and 888Engine no. KTW/C 16702/S•An older restoration•Present ownership since 2003•Mostly kept in storage•Good restored condition•Requires recommissioningIts superior power-to-weight ratio enabled H F S Morgan's humble, three-wheeled cyclecar to outperform many a larger engined four-wheeler, and its maker was not slow to capitalise on his creation's competition potential. A Gold Medal in the 1911 London-Exeter-London Reliability Trial with Morgan himself driving was followed by victory in the inaugural cyclecar race at Brooklands the following year, Harry Martin taking the chequered flag three minutes ahead of the field. Racetrack successes led directly to road-going spin-off in the form of the Grand Prix model, introduced for 1914. The first Aero sports model, inspired by the Grand Prix, followed immediately after WWI. Subsequent technological developments included the fitting of front brakes, operated by hand lever, from 1924 and the adoption of a new chassis - the M-type - on the new Super Sports Aero model in 1928. This new chassis was some 2½' lower than its predecessor and undoubtedly helped Morgans trounce the opposition at the New Cyclecar Club's meeting at Brooklands later that year. Progressively developed, the ever-popular Aero remained a fixture of the Morgan range until 1932 when the original two-speed chain transmission began to be phased out in favour of a conventional three-speeds-plus-reverse gearbox. At the same time the model name was abbreviated to simply 'Super Sports', the old two-speed transmission disappearing soon after.Power units from various suppliers were used in the Aero over the years, and this example is powered by a 1,124cc sidevalve v-twin sourced from J A Prestwich. Believed restored by a previous owner, 'UL 8396' was in good condition when purchased by the current vendor in 2003 and has been used on the road, albeit stored for most of the time. The Morgan is presented in good restored condition but following a period of inactivity will require sympathetic recommissioning and the usual safety checks before returning the road. Accompanying paperwork consists of a V5C document, SORN, and a DVLA MoT check (last MoT expired in July 2012).Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1928 Raleigh 348cc Model 26 OHVRegistration no. BF 8396Frame no. 33938Engine no. OH 29093•Equipped with the '80 Kit' •Discovered in a barn clearance around 2015 •Eligible for the Banbury Run The private vendor informs us that this charming Raleigh OHV is equipped with the '80 Kit' (The 80 referring to the guarantee that it would do 80mph, 85 with a good rider), which includes a heavy duty barrel, big-valve high-compression head (marked 'HC'), a Pilgrim Pump (later introduced across the range), and slimline mudguards.Discovered in a barn clearance around 2015 by the vendor's son (where it had rested since the early days of WW2), the bike underwent restoration over the next two years before being re-registered with the DVLA in 2017. The restoration work, including painting and an engine rebuild, was outsourced to local specialists in Gloucestershire, although the gearbox was found to be in good condition and left untouched. Unfortunately, there are no invoices for the work done.The bike has been started occasionally since the restoration but has not been extensively ridden due to the vendor's advancing age and the pandemic, which halted his vintage riding activities. Therefore, a thorough inspection is recommended, and the machine is sold strictly as seen, requiring careful recommissioning to some extent before returning to the road.Eligible for the Banbury Run and capable of reaching 80mph as it did in its prime, this bike would be an excellent choice for the sporting motorcyclist.The machine is offered with a detachable carrier, converting it from an everyday ride to a sporting mount. Currently fitted with a twistgrip throttle control, the original lever combination is included. It comes with a V5C, a VMCC dating letter, and a DVLA number plate authorization form.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Property of a deceased's estate1950 Vincent 499cc CometRegistration no. EJN 568Frame no. RC17/1/77 (Rear frame no. RC/1/71377 (see text))Engine no. F5AB/2A/5277 (Crankcase mating no. 88P)Unlike in pre-war days, when the first (Series-A) Vincent-HRD v-twin had been created by - in effect - combining two of the existing singles, post-WW2 Vincent's approach was reversed, with the Series-B twin appearing first, in 1946, and the single-cylinder version in 1948. The latter was offered in two forms initially: Series-B Meteor tourer and Series-C Comet sports roadster. The Meteor was soon dropped but the Comet continued in production until 1954, offering the same degree of refinement as its bigger brother, albeit with reduced performance. Even so, the Comet combined a 90mph potential with excellent fuel economy, and was the ideal touring mount for the discerning rider who placed civility of manners and quality of construction above outright performance.VOC records show that engine 'F5AB/2A/5277' and upper frame 'RC/1/7177' is a Series-C Comet manufactured in November 1950 and delivered to a dealership called Costin in Southend, Essex (the rear frame number appears to be over-stamped but the component may well be original). Purchased by the late owner in 1997, the Comet has been used sparingly and should require only light recommissioning before returning to the road. Sold strictly as viewed, the machine is offered with its original buff logbook and old/current V5/V5C documents. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's originality and correctness prior to bidding.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.Saleroom notices:The upper frame number is RC/1/7177.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1962 Triumph 199cc Tiger CubRegistration no. 79 DNXFrame no. T85115 Engine no. T20SH 87248In 1952, Triumph re-entered the lightweight commuter market with the 149cc Terrier, a straightforward four-stroke with a four-speed gearbox. By 1954, it introduced the 200cc Tiger Cub, capable of 60mph and achieving 100mpg. The Cub quickly gained popularity among younger riders and underwent continuous development for 16 years until its discontinuation in 1970. Today, the Tiger Cub remains a favourite among collectors, supported by a strong network of parts suppliers. This particular Tiger Cub was acquired by its late owner around 2007, as confirmed by DVLA correspondence on file. It is offered as a restoration project, with its mechanical condition currently unknown. The bike is missing a side panel and kickstart and is sold as seen. Included with the sale are a V5C, an old V5C, and 2007 DVLA documentation, providing a solid foundation for anyone interested in bringing this classic back to life.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1936 Olympia Motorcycle Show, Factory display machine 1936 Vincent-HRD 998cc Series-A Rapide Registration no. CJH 378 Frame no. RP383TM (see text) Rear Frame No. DV1229 Engine no. V1001 • 1936 Olympia Motorcycle Show bike • Painstakingly restored and documented • Second ever Rapide made • Oldest surviving complete Rapide • One of only approximately 78 Series-A Rapides HRD gained their initials from Howard Raymond Davies, the founder of the company in 1924, and a motorcycle racer of some repute. One of his claims to fame was winning the Senior TT in 1921 on a 350cc AJS, relegating Freddie Dixon and Bert Le Vack, both riding Indians, to second and third places. Intending to produce high-quality machines, Davies utilised JAP engines initially, and achieved a second Senior TT triumph, on a machine of his own manufacture, in 1924. Financial troubles lay ahead, however, and in 1927 HRD was placed in voluntary liquidation by its founder. It was acquired by young engineer Philip Vincent, with financial backing from his father. After an initial flirtation with Swiss-made MAG engines, Vincent settled on JAP engines, as his predecessor had, and introduced his trademark rear-sprung frame. A Rudge 'Python' engine was offered as an alternative to the JAP but, unimpressed by the standard of 'bought-in' engines, Vincent and fellow engineer Phil Irving designed their own engine for 1934, with their (now traditional) high-camshaft layout; this was christened by the makers as 'Semi-OHC'. Initial models with this engine were the 500cc Meteor and Comet, later variations being the Comet Special and the TT model. Soon after, by the relatively simple expedient of mounting two top ends onto a common crankcase, the A series 998cc twin was evolved in 1936, with the apocryphal tale of the design being conceived as a result of two single-cylinder drawings being overlapped. Production of this model began in 1936 for the 1937 season, and was curtailed when war broke out in 1939. The Rapide was a step-change in performance, using virtually the same cycle parts as the single cylinder model, but with much-increased power output. The maker's sales brochure for 1938 describes the Rapide thus: 'The performance is electric. Power appears almost limitless, yet it is so smooth and controllable that it is a delight to ride, even in thick traffic. There is only one snag we have discovered in owning a 'Rapide.' You never get a scrap with another machine, because no ordinary motor cycle can live with a 'Rapide.' Here at last is a performance equal to the fastest T.T. models, coupled with silence, comfort, and tractability. A true Jekyll and Hyde.' CJH 378 was the Vincent HRD factory's display machine on stand no. 64, when the new model was announced at the 1936 Olympia Motor Cycle Show 2nd to 7th November 1936. Previously trailed in the motorcycle press, the newly-announced Vincent-HRD was a state-of-the-art rocket ship of its day, with undreamed-of performance, and the price of an average house. The first Vincent model to be proudly christened 'Rapide', its name perfectly encompassed its speed and exoticism. As is so often the case, the announcement of the new model was timed to coincide with the major annual motorcycle show, which was then held at Olympia, prior to its move to Earl's Court. Such was the rush to have the bike ready in time for the show, that Vincent were obliged to display this machine without engine internals. Bearing engine number V1001, it took pride of place on the stand and created huge interest over the length of the show. It was effectively the second Rapide to exist, as engine number V1000 had been fitted to a 500 frame for testing and development. That bike is thought to have been broken up, leaving this machine as the oldest remaining complete Rapide. A copy letter on file from Pat MacIver details how he built V1000 in the Experimental Department, whilst George Brown built this machine, V1001, in the Service Department for the Olympia Show (the recipient of the letter casts doubt on this, and thinks it more likely that it was Brown's brother Cliff who built V1001). CJH 378, often known also by its engine number, V1001, was actually sold on the stand at Olympia, by Philip Vincent to its first owner, Pat Goffey, with the proviso that it first had to go to Kings of Oxford, to whom it was promised for promotional purposes. Following the Show, the bike returned to the factory to be completed, and was registered by Vincent on the 10th December 1936, before being sent to Kings in January 1937, going to Pat Goffey a short time later. The bike featured in a number of publicity photos during the period before World War II. Goffey had owned a 1932 model PS prior to buying the Rapide, and he also purchased a Comet, CJH 398 around the same time, suggesting that he was not without funds! Goffey purchased another Rapide, EAR 642, in 1938. During the war he was a member of Sir Malcolm Campbell's 'Bluebirds', using EAR 642 as a rapid transport device for delivery of urgent War Office messages. Possibly when acquiring EAR 642 in 1938, Goffey disposed of CJH, and according to information in the history file, it is believed to have passed to Peter Aitchison, who raced it at Phoenix Park and Donnington Park., although there is no hard evidence of this. Aitchison died racing a Norton in the 1946 Manx Grand Prix. CJH 378 next appears in 1946, when it was purchased by one David Jennings-Bramley, from Slocombes of Neasden for the sum of £130. However, in July 1947, he was posted to West Bengal and the bike was left to languish until his father sold it to the owner of a local garage, one Mr Stevens, for £60, around 1953 (letters in the history file refer). The trail goes cold then until 1955, when a copy of the RF60 on file records that Francis Arthur George Thomas acquired the machine on 16th February 1955. It transferred to Peter Francis Minch of Bexley, Kent, in January 1959, before reaching John Wright Shovelton of Plumstead London SE18 in July 1959. Shovelton used the bike on a regular basis until laying it up in 1967. He moved North to Blackburn in 1968, leaving CJH stored in a garage in the South, before eventually moving it to Blackburn. Although intending to restore the machine, nothing was ever done by him, though he steadfastly refused to dispose of it. After he passed away, the bike was offered to the present owner who knew of the machine, and it changed hands for the last occasion in 1999. Badly in need of attention by this time, the vendor began what turned into an 18-year restoration. He devoted much time to the task, and there followed a painstaking and well-documented restoration. Much information was sought, and many letters in the history file attest to this, in order to make the restoration as accurate as possible, and the task was finally completed in 2017. In the course of restoration, copies of the Works Order Form were obtained which records that V1001 was supplied as 'Special Show Model' with polished crankcases, polished gearbox, TT bars, Duo brakes, Lucas Dyno Mag, Speedwell mudguards, pillion seat, a 120 mph speedometer, and an Eight-day clock. Since manufacture, the Burman gearbox, which was always suspect on the new powerful twins, has been replaced with another earlier one.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

'Dunstall' Norton 750cc 'Domiracer'Frame no. P7 6850Engine no. 20 116603• Spectacular 1960s racing machine• Dunstall 750cc race engine• Owned by Rob Edwards, Dunstall's workshop foreman, 1968-2011• Letter of authenticityPaul Dunstall's name will be familiar to most motorcycle enthusiasts who were around in the 1960s and 1970s. He had raced from 1957 to 1959, but stopped racing and turned his attention to preparing race bikes for other riders, and producing performance parts and race styled accessories, especially for Nortons, but also for other marques. By 1966 he was building complete machines for both road and track. The 1967 Dunstall Dominator 750 was advertised as 'the fastest road machine ever tested in Britain' and quoted a maximum speed of 131 mph. Customers included Steve McQueen. Meanwhile the racers were campaigned with considerable success including Ray Pickrell's win in the 1968 Production TT.This spectacular Dunstall was purchased by the current vendor at the Bonhams Spring Stafford Sale 2016 (Lot 397) where it has been part of his collection, the previous vendor purchased this machine from Rob Edwards who had joined Paul Dunstall in 1967. In a letter dated 15th November 2011 which is included in the sale, Rob recounts:'I was employed at the end of 1967 by Paul Dunstall of Eltham to build Dunstall Motorcycles, fairly soon I was his Race Mechanic and later he made me workshop foreman. When I started work he had 2 Norton Production Racers which Rex Butcher used to set the Monza 1 hour, 10 kilometer, 100 kilometer records at an average speed of 126.7 mph'.'In 1968 Paul prepared one of these bikes and I prepared the other for the 1968 Production TT which Ray Pickrell won at record speeds'.I obtained one of these, engine no. 20 116603 in 1968, I fitted Dunstall spun cast pistons raised compression ratio to over 11:1, fitted a Dunstall Domiracer cam, built the bike with a Robinson 4LS front brake and had one of the fastest bikes around at that time, which I raced fairly successfully at different periods, with my last competitive race at the end of 1987.In addition to the above letter, this impressive machine is accompanied by a number of photographs from the period it was owned by Rob Edwards including shots of it being raced at Brands Hatch, Cadwell Park, and Donington Park, also a photo taken in the Dunstall workshop. There are a number of photocopies of press articles regarding Dunstall. The previous vendor listed the specification as follows: Norton Roadholder forks, alloy wheels, Robinson 4LS front brake, standard Norton rear brake, Atlas engine with full Dunstall modifications, twin Monobloc carburettors, Lucas K2FC competition magneto, Dunstall high level exhaust system with megaphones, Norton 4 speed close ratio gearbox.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1979 Honda CB650 CombinationRegistration no. WWL 470TFrame no. RC03-2017962Engine no. RC03E-2018087Introduced in 1979, the CB650 was one of the final four-cylinder models to use the single-cam engine that had first appeared in the legendary CB750 of 1968, Honda already having moved on to twin cams and four valves per cylinder for its larger motorcycles. The CB650 was derived from the middleweight CB550 model, whose frame it shared, but was bored out to 626cc. Lighter and more compact than Honda's contemporary 750s, it gave little away to its larger siblings in all-round performance. Acquired in 2005, this CB650 (displaying 22,583 miles to the odometer) was previously registered overseas and not UK registered until 1992 and is accompanied by a Squire sidecar. It is not known when the machine was last used, is missing its RH side panel and is sold strictly as viewed. Offered with V5C, old V5C, old V5, a selection of SORN's and a receipt for indicators. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1914 Bradbury 554ccRegistration no. DS 7411Frame no. 47798Engine no. None visible•Rare British make•Present ownership for some 50-plus years•Restored in 2014/2015 and unused since•Requires recommissioningEstablished at the Wellington Works in Oldham, Lancashire in 1852, Bradbury & Company Limited claimed to be the first manufacturer to build an 'All-British Motor Cycle and Tri-Car', its products having been ridden successfully as early as 1898. Its early two-wheelers were basically a standard bicycle powered by a Minerva engine mounted on the frame's down-tube, which were soon superseded by models built to the new Werner layout, with the engine in the bottom bracket position. Although destined not to survive beyond 1925, Bradbury had amassed an impressive tally of awards and records prior to WWI. 'Speed and Reliability' were claimed as special qualities, and any machine which simultaneously held the 'English and Irish End to End Sidecar Records' - 'at record speed and without a single mechanical stoppage' - must have had a lot going for it.The 3½hp model was standardised from 1909 and now featured a sprung front fork. This model was later rated at 4hp. The 4hp Bradbury employed a single-cylinder sidevalve engine of 554cc and could be ordered in single-gear belt-driven form or with the refinements of hub gears and chain drive. Perhaps the model's most unusual feature was a crankcase integral with the frame 'ensuring better balance, greater strength and rigidity', this design having first appeared on a Bradbury around 1902.This rare Veteran-era Bradbury was purchased by our vendor some 50-plus years ago and not registered until 1986. It was restored in 2014/2015, including a re-bore and new main bearings, piston, valve guides, etc. Notable features include direct belt drive via a Philipson's Pulley, Bosch magneto, Lucas acetylene lighting set, leather tool box, and a bulb horn. Unused since the rebuild's completion in 2015, the Bradbury is presented in good order throughout, although recommissioning will be required before this delightful Veteran returns to the road. Accompanying paperwork consists of old-style V5 and V5C documents.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1990 Royal Enfield Bullet 500Registration no. Unregistered Frame no. 4B5 36011MEngine no. 4 B53601MThis Royal Enfield Bullet 500, displaying 26,252 kilometres to the odometer, is a testament to decades of adventurous journeys. Adorned with travel stickers from India, Australia, and Turkey, it carries the marks of a well-travelled machine. Offered in need of restoration due to a cracked crankcase, it presents an opportunity for a passionate enthusiast to breathe new life into this classic motorcycle. With its robust single-cylinder engine and timeless design, the Bullet has long been celebrated for its durability and charm, making it a good project for an enthusiast rider. Offered unregistered without documents, its history unknown, the machine requires restoration to bring it back to its former glory and is therefore sold strictly as seen, its completeness and mechanical condition unknown. Despite its condition, its travel-worn character adds a unique element to its appeal, making it a perfect candidate for someone looking to revive an interesting piece of motorcycling history. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.Saleroom notices:The correct frame number is 4B53601M.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1988 Kawasaki 249cc KLR ProjectRegistration no. E941 VWAFrame no. KL250D-019476Engine no. KL250DEO9425 (See text)This 1988 Kawasaki 249cc KLR has 16,380 recorded miles and features Renthal handlebars. The bike has a snapped brake lever, perished fork gaiters, and while the engine turns over, it is currently a non-runner. The KLR comes with a V5C document, acquired by the late owner in October 2011, showing 13 previous keepers. It should be noted, the V5C lists the engine number as 'KL250DE019965,' indicating an engine change from its original. Additional paperwork includes a 2011 purchase receipt describing the bike as a non-runner, an MoT that expired on May 30th, 2013, and two keys. Assorted spare parts are also offered with the motorcycle, making it a suitable project for restoration. Despite its non-running status, this KLR could be a rewarding challenge for a collector or enthusiast seeking to bring it back to life. Offered strictly as viewed. Offered with key.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1939 BSA 250cc B21 De-LuxeRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. none visibleEngine no. KB21.671During the 1930s BSA concentrated on producing a range of dependable, well-made, competitively priced motorcycles. When BSA's single-cylinder range was redesigned by Val Page for 1937, the engines took on many of the characteristics they would retain in the post-war era, most notably dry-sump lubrication and gear drive to a rear-mounted magneto. There were three new offerings in the 250 class: the sidevalve B20 and overhead-valve B21 and Empire Star models, the latter featuring foot change as standard on the four-speed gearbox shared with the others. Production of the popular B-Series 250s continued to the decade's end when the range was superseded by the new C-Series quarter-litre models: the C10 and C11. This B21 was imported from the USA and has been signed by the famous American racing motorcyclist, Dick Mann. An older restoration, the BSA carries the California registration 'DLRBA 17721' and displays a total of 3,631 miles on the odometer. Recommissioning will be required before he machine returns to the road and thus it is sold strictly as viewed. A State of Colorado Certificate of Title (issued 2009) is the only document supplied. This machine is offered with a NOVA declaration.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

From the collection of noted collector, the late Ken Senior1965 Velocette 192cc LE MkIIIRegistration no. DUU 37CFrame no. 7234/34Engine no. 7722/3 (see text)Launched in 1948, as the 'motorcycle for everyman', the Velocette LE addressed the criticisms most often levelled at motorcycles - that they were noisy, dirty and needed special clothing to ride - achieving impressive levels of silence, comfort and practicality. Sadly for the LE, its arrival coincided with the start of the scooter boom; asked to compete against Italian style, Velo's ugly duckling never stood a chance, even after the sidevalve flat twin's performance had been boosted by a capacity increase from 149 to 192cc in 1950 with the introduction of the MkII. 'DUU 37C' is an example of the MkIII which was introduced for 1959, its principal improvement being a four-speed, foot-change gearbox with kick-starter. In addition, the speedometer, ammeter and light switch were moved from the leg shield to the headlamp shell. The original green logbook shows that the LE was supplied new to the Metropolitan Police, passing into civilian ownership in 1970. A change of engine to '7722/3' is recorded in 1968. Our vendor acquired the LE in 1995. Additional documentation consists of a photocopy old V5, an old-style V5C and an information sheet. Careful recommissioning is advised before returning the machine to the road. Sold strictly as viewed.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1985 Suzuki RG250 GammaRegistration no. B959 JJRFrame no. GJ21A000000141725Engine no. J20100141700The 1985 Suzuki RG250 Gamma was a groundbreaking two-stroke sportbike, widely regarded as one of the first true 'race replicas' for the road. Powered by a 247cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine with Suzuki's Advanced Power Control (SAPC) system, it delivered around 45 horsepower, making it one of the most powerful 250cc bikes of its time. Weighing just 130 kg, the RG250 Gamma offered an exceptional power-to-weight ratio, ensuring thrilling acceleration and nimble handling. Inspired by Suzuki's racing success, the Gamma featured a lightweight aluminum box-section frame, a design borrowed directly from Grand Prix machines, which significantly improved stiffness and cornering stability. The bike also came equipped with a full fairing, anti-dive front forks, and a mono-shock rear suspension, all enhancing its sporty credentials. The RG250 Gamma quickly earned a reputation for its high-revving engine, sharp handling, and lightweight build, making it a favourite among enthusiasts and collectors of two-stroke motorcycles.Displaying 26,762 miles to the odometer, the private vendor acquired the machine in 2012 and describes it as complete, clean and tidy, and that the engine turns over with compression. Unused since acquisition and possibly some time before, the machine will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent. Offered with V5C and an HPI report listing 11 previous keepers. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1931 Matchless 1,000cc Model X/3Registration no. not registered (see text)Frame no. 1761Engine no. X3 2775Founded by the Collier family in Plumstead, South London, Matchless built its first motorcycle in 1902, soon gaining worldwide recognition when a JAP-engined model ridden by Charlie Collier won the single-cylinder class of the first ever Isle of Man TT race in 1907. Further wins TT followed in 1909 and 1910, cementing the marque's reputation for sporting prowess. As well as sporting singles, Matchless offered v-twin 'sidecar tugs' from its earliest days and from 1914 concentrated exclusively on this type of machine. Production of these MAG-engined models resumed after The Great War and continued into the 1920s despite the presence of a more modern Matchless-engined rival in the range. Designated 'X/2' on its launch in 1925, the 982cc sidevalve v-twin from Matchless would remain in production until the outbreak of WW2, its engine being supplied to Brough Superior for use in the SS80 from 1935 onwards. While lesser models came and went, the stately Model X remained a fixture of the range, progressively updated, until 1940. This Matchless belonged to the current vendor's late grandfather. Offered for restoration, nothing is known about the history of this machine and its mechanical condition, thus is sold strictly as viewed. There are no documents offered with this lot. It should be noted that the registration 'CN 8962' is not recorded in the DVLA/HPI database; therefore the machine is offered unregistered and prospective bidders should satisfy themselves to the validity of the registration number. A spare petrol tank is included.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.Saleroom notices:Please note, the correct Vehicle Registration Number is 'GN8962', which does appear on the HPI and DVLA databases. There are no documents offered with this lot therefore the successful purchaser is responsible for applying for a replacement V5C.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Ivan Kessell Collectionc.1919 Gnome-Rhone 125ccRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. to be advisedEngine no. to be advisedOne of the most famous aero engine manufacturers of WWI, Gnome & Rhone was forced to diversify after the conflict's end and introduced its first motorcycle in 1919, building the Granville Bradshaw-designed ABC under licence. In 1923 the firm introduced single-cylinder power units of its own manufacture, pioneering the use of unitary construction for engine/gearbox, and in the 1930s produced a range of BMW-influenced transverse flat-twins with pressed-steel frames. There were singles too, of course, which featured pressed-steel frames like the larger twins.An older restoration, this rare Gnome-Rhone lightweight has been on long-term museum display and will require recommissioning, or possibly more extensive restoration, before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed. It is not known when Ivan Kessell purchased the machine, but it was probably acquired during the late 1970s/early 1980s like many of the others in the collection. There are no documents with this Lot.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1975 Fantic 49cc TIRegistration no. HKN 877NFrame no. 1103Engine no. 2688 (see text)A relative newcomer to the motorcycling scene, Fantic arrived in 1968 when motorcycle sales were in decline but prospered thanks to investment in state-of-the-art manufacturing technology and careful targeting of niche markets, including that for 'Sixteener Special' sports mopeds in the UK. Fantic motorcycles were first imported into the UK in 1972 by Barron Eurotrade Ltd, whose headquarters was in Hornchurch, Essex. Fantic's TI (Turismo Internazionale) model quickly gained popularity within its target demographic; its six-speed gearbox was a strong selling point while the Motori Minarelli engine proved to be very reliable. Top speed in ideal conditions was in the region of 50-55mph. A Fantic TI tested by Bike magazine in 1974 was found to be a simple, attractive design and very well made: 'The frame is particularly neat with tidy welded joints and the finish is very good.'First registered on 4th March 1975, this Fantic TI 'Sixteener Special' is recorded on the accompanying HPI check sheet as having previously been red in colour, while the V5C states eight former keepers and lists a different engine number. Unfortunately, nothing else is known of the machine's past history or condition. Purchased recently by the vendor, it has not been started and will require recommissioning before further use (the engine turns over). Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1987 Honda XL125RFRegistration no. E937 PWYFrame no. JD045104341Engine no. L125SE5326569The Honda XL125RF is a lightweight dual-sport motorcycle that blends off-road capability with urban practicality, making it an ideal choice for both beginner riders and enthusiasts seeking versatility. Powered by a 124cc four-stroke, air-cooled single-cylinder engine, the XL125RF delivers modest yet reliable performance, perfect for navigating city streets or tackling light trails. With its five-speed transmission and simple carburettor setup, it offers easy handling and a smooth ride. The bike's design reflects Honda's emphasis on durability and simplicity, featuring a robust steel frame, long-travel suspension, and knobby tires that provide decent traction on varied terrains. A comfortable upright seating position, along with lightweight construction, ensures agility and control. Though not a powerhouse, the XL125RF is lauded for its low maintenance requirements, fuel efficiency, and user-friendly nature, making it a beloved model in the small-displacement dual-sport category of the 1980s.With 20,174 miles on the odometer, the private vendor informs us that he restored this charming little Honda around 2017. After the restoration, it was displayed on the wall in his collection and has not been filled with fluids or started since. Following this period of inactivity, the machine will require careful recommissioning before returning to the road. Offered with V5C, some service history, Gov.uk Mot history (expired October 2013) and an HPI report listing 12 previous owners. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

From the collection of the late James Mannings1970 Triumph 649cc T120R BonnevilleRegistration no. BAM 261HFrame no. CD44413 T120REngine no. CD44413 T120RThe Triumph Bonneville arrived at what aficionados consider its ultimate specification with the launch of the 1968 model. For the next couple of seasons the Bonnie continued essentially unchanged, before the disastrous launch of the 'oil-in-frame' models in November 1970 precipitated the collapse of the entire BSA-Triumph Group.Its late owner purchased this desirable pre-oil-in-frame Bonneville in 2015 from GB Motorcycles for £9,300 (at 13,560 miles), part exchanging it for a 1929 Sunbeam (purchase receipt on file). The current odometer reading is 13,802 miles. The Triumph OC dating letter on file states that the machine had been dispatched to Raymond Burke Motor & Electric Co of Ontario, Canada on 17th March 1970. The Bonneville was first registered in the UK in 2012. The accompanying V5C states five former keepers, the last of whom, Nicholas Leatherland of Chippenham, acquired the machine in April 2014.Apparently an older restoration that still presents well, the machine has not been used for some time and will require recommissioning, or possibly more extensive restoration, before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over). In addition to the aforementioned documents, the file contains MoTs and numerous invoices for parts obtained from various specialists, including one from L P Williams for a seven-plate clutch conversion kit.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Robin Spring Collectionc.1975 Honda 72cc ST70Registration no. not registered Frame no. ST70-148873 Engine no. ST70E-144188With the launch of the CZ100 in 1963 Honda created the class of machine known as 'Monkey Bikes', so called because of their diminutive stature. The power unit was the C100 step-thru's reliable four-stroke single, and an ultra-short wheelbase, small wheels and a vestigial fuel tank were all features of a machine which, in the case of the folding handlebar version, could be fitted into the boot of car. A 72cc version, the ST70 Dax, with slightly larger and more practical frame was introduced in 1969. According to Honda expert Roger Etcell, the Dax name was used because of the bike's resemblance to a dachshund dog. Like all the early Monkey family, the STs are highly sought after today. Currently displaying a total of 889 miles on the odometer, this smartly turned out ST70 Dax has been restored by renowned specialist Nigel Everett and has not been run since the rebuild's completion. Some blemishes are visible and the machine would benefit from detailing. Following a period of storage recommissioning will be required before the Honda returns to the road. There are no documents with this Lot. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition prior to bidding. Sold strictly as viewed. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Ivan Kessell Collection1925 Raleigh 799cc Model 12Registration no. KH 241Frame no. 1035Engine no. V1047After a brief and unsuccessful foray in the Edwardian period, Raleigh returned to motorcycle manufacturing immediately after WWI with a horizontally-opposed inline twin of advanced design. During the 1920s their range would expand to include machines of a wide variety of capacities and types, ranging from a 175cc unitary construction lightweight to a hefty 998cc v-twin. In 1924 the horizontal twin was replaced by a new 799cc v-twin, which was available as a solo (Model 12) or motorcycle combination (Models 13 and 14). Rated at 7hp for taxation purposes, the sidevalve engine was of Raleigh's own design and manufacture. The new v-twin featured all-chain drive via a Sturmey Archer three-speed gearbox, Brampton Biflex forks, dummy belt rim front brake, and a 7' drum brake at the rear. A compact design meant that the wheelbase ended up only 2' longer than that of the contemporary 350 single, making the twin a pleasant machine to ride in solo trim. This example of a rare British v-twin has been on long-term museum display and will require recommissioning, or possibly more extensive restoration, before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed. It is believed that Ivan Kessell acquired it in the late 1970s/early 1980s. Offered with old/current V5C documents. It should be noted that the V5Cs incorrectly record the engine capacity as 600cc.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1973 Derbi 50cc Grand Prix Racing MotorcycleRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. unable to locateEngine no. unable to locate•Possibly an Ángel Nieto Replica•History and condition unknown•Requires recommissioningThe name 'Derbi' first appeared in the early 1950s on a motorcycle built by Nacional Motor SA of Barcelona, Spain. The latter company was an offshoot of Bicicletas Rabasa, one of Spain's largest cycle manufacturers, which had been founded by Simeon Rabasa Singla in the early 1920s. Its first powered two-wheelers were marketed as 'SRS' (the founder's initials) but soon took the name 'Derbi' (from the phrase, 'derivados de bicicletas'). Derbi began racing in Spanish national events in the early 1960s, graduating to the international scene in 1962 coincidentally with the introduction of a 50cc class at World Championship level. In 1968 Barry Smith achieved Derbi's first Grand Prix victory (albeit in a non-Championship event) and in '69 scored the marque's first World Championship success, taking the 50cc TT in the Isle of Man. Nevertheless, Derbi remained little known outside Spain until Ángel Nieto took the World 50cc Championship in 1969, a feat he repeated for the Spanish marque in 1970 and '72 in addition to taking the 125cc title for them in 1971 and '72. For 1973 the company produced a batch of 50 50cc 'Ángel Nieto Replicas' for privateers. (Lightweight motorcycles and mopeds, particularly the 50cc category, had always accounted for the bulk of Derbi's business, hence its concentration on these classes in road racing.) After the '72 season the factory took a sabbatical from Grands Prix, returning in the mid-1980s to provide Jorge Martinez with four World Championships that included his 80cc/125cc double in 1988. Unfortunately, nothing is known of this Derbi racer's past history or condition, although it is possible it is one of the aforementioned Nieto Replicas. Purchased recently by the vendor, the machine has not been started and will require recommissioning before further use (the engine turns over). There are no documents with this Lot, which is sold strictly as viewed. Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1967 FB Mondial 50cc Racing MotorcycleRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. 6360Engine no. 53660Few marques have achieved so fine a competition record in so short a time as Mondial, the Italian company's period at the very top of Grand Prix racing encompassing the years 1949-51, plus a gloriously successful comeback in 1957. FB Mondial was founded in the aftermath of WW2 by the Boselli family, whose first venture into powered transport had been with the FB (Fratelli Boselli) three-wheeled delivery van in the 1930s. The name 'Mondial' first appeared on a motorcycle in 1948 when the Boselli brothers introduced a revolutionary double-overhead-camshaft 125cc racer. Mondial's miniature masterpiece duly brought the Bologna manufacturer its first World Championship the following year and proved equally dominant in 1950 and '51. After a relatively lean spell, Mondial returned to Grand Prix glory in 1957, taking both the 125cc and 250cc World Championships. The factory closed in 1979, but before then the traditional four-strokes had been superseded by a range of two-strokes, which included the 50cc racer offered here. Unfortunately, nothing is known of this machine's past history or condition. Purchased recently by the vendor, it has not been started and will require recommissioning before further use (the engine turns over). There are no documents with this Lot, which is sold strictly as viewed.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1973 Triumph 740cc Trident T150VRegistration no. WWE 234LFrame no. T150V DH04202Engine no. DH04202Essentially a 'Tiger-and-a-half', the Triumph and BSA 750 triples were launched in the UK in 1969, just in time to be up-staged by Honda's four-cylinder CB750. Differences between the Triumph Trident and BSA Rocket 3 were more than just cosmetic: the two models used different frames and in BSA guise the motor featured an inclined cylinder block. Only the Trident survived the group's collapse in 1972, continuing as the T150V (with 5-speed gearbox) and later the T160 (using the BSA-type engine). The number of important production race victories achieved (notably by the works Triumph 'Slippery Sam') is eloquent testimony to how effective a high-speed road-burner a well-fettled triple can be. Today they enjoy an enthusiastic following worldwide and are served by a most enthusiastic owners' club: the TR3OC.This Triumph Trident T150V was imported from the USA in 2021 and has been owned by the vendor since then. Being an export model, it has the 'Pear Drop' tank and wide handlebars. Apparently original and unrestored, the machine is described by our vendor as an all round very good motorcycle that runs very well. The tyres and battery are said to be good, and the machine to be free of oil leaks (!). Last run in September 2024, the Trident is offered with sundry bills and a V5C Registration Certificate. Keys present.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.Saleroom notices:The full engine number is T150V DH04202.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The David Collier Collection1979 Laverda 981cc JotaRegistration no. EFP 65TFrame no. LAV.1000*6425*Engine no. 1000*6425*•7,677 miles•Iconic hyperbike •Low mileage•Great originality and remarkable condition•One owner for the last 38 years'PERFECTION, sheer perfection' - these were the opening words of Motorcycle Sport's Laverda Jota road test in July 1977. The Jota was THE hyperbike of the late 1970s combining ridiculously good looks with massive performance. This 1979 example has had only two owners and displays just 7,677 miles on its odometer. It must surely be one of the most original examples in existence. It is accompanied by its new vehicle order form, V5, owner's manual, March 1986 MOT certificate (mileage then 6,786), and the dealer Moto Prince's letter regarding the crankshaft recall inspection. The first owner's notebook (supplied) records '26.8.80 Jota taken to Mo-Todd in Croydon for new crankshaft'. Minor scuffs are visible on the frame from that day when the engine was removed and refitted by the Laverda factory technicians at Mo-Todds. His last entry in the notebook reads '19.10.86 Sold Laverda to Dave Collier. Heartbreak to see it go'. David bought the bike to complete his ultimate Italian threesome: Guzzi Le Mans, 900SS (also in the sale), and Laverda Jota. In the same above mentioned notebook David recorded that on 19.6.88 he rode the Jota for 12 miles – which took its mileage to the reading that we see today. It hasn't been ridden since that day 36 years ago, has been dry stored in heated conditions ever since, and has been recommissioned over the last 12 months. The clutch was overhauled, and there has been a full hydraulic overhaul of the brakes. A new battery is fitted. All carburettor components were cleaned, and the float valves were replaced, but while it carburates well, it has proved difficult to set a reliable idle. In retrospect David thinks that he should also have replaced the pilot jets – and this, as well as fitting new tyres, remains a job for the new owner. The original toolkit is under the seat, as well as the little oil can which came with the Jota when new. Because he was able to ride on trade plates David never registered the bike in his own name. We urge interested bidders to view the running video on our website. Such is his confidence in the machine that, subject to his health allowing it, David is happy to provide technical support and advice over the telephone to the new owner. This is a not to be missed opportunity to acquire an exceptionally original low mileage Jota. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition prior to bidding. Sold strictly as viewed. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Andy Chapman Collection1982 Laverda 981cc JotaRegistration no. LAB 521XFrame no. LAV.1000*7753*Engine no. 1000*7753*Blessed with one of the most evocative names in motorcycling history, the Jota was the bike that really put Laverda on the map. Its direct progenitor was the tuned version of the Italian firm's 3C triple - the 3C(E) - developed for production racing by the UK importer, Slater Brothers. The production Jota was both more highly tuned and quicker, its 140mph maximum making it the world's fastest road-going production motorcycle at the time of its launch for 1976. It was also pretty handy on the racetrack, winning the UK's Avon championship in 1976 and 1978 in the hands of Pete Davies. Few major changes were made to the Jota prior to 1982 when a heavily revised version was introduced, complete with a 120-degree crankshaft that made for a more even firing order than the original's 180-degree 'flat' crank. Today, the Jota is one of the most collectible of Italian classics, particularly the first '180' version. This '180' Jota comes with the all-important letter of confirmation from Slater Bros and has belonged to the vendor since 2018. Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent, or possibly more extensive restoration, before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying paperwork consists of sundry invoices, old/current V5C documents, and some expired MoTs.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Andy Chapman Collectionc.1972 Ducati 350 Vento by MototransRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. 71546Engine no. DM350 71461The Spanish MotoTrans company of Barcelona was formed in 1958 and from 1960 was licensed to manufacture Ducati motorcycles in Spain. Many of the MotoTrans Ducatis were virtually identical to their Italian equivalents, while others were of their own design but powered by Ducati engines. Arguably the most successful MotoTrans model was the Vento 350, the very last motorcycle to use the famous Ducati overhead-camshaft single-cylinder bevel-drive motor, production of which had ended in Italy in 1974. The 340cc single breathed through a Dell'Orto 32mm carburettor and produced 28bhp, which was good enough to propel the lightweight (134kg dry) Vento to a top speed of around 100mph. Vento production ended in 1983 when MotoTrans was taken over by Yamaha. The model is a rare sight today; in fact, the one offered here is the first Bonhams has ever seen.The odometer reading is 6,090 kilometres (at the time of cataloguing/photography) but nothing is known of this Vento, which is offered without documents. Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent, or possibly more extensive restoration, before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Key to tank.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

From the collection of the late James Mannings1952 Vincent 499cc Series-C CometRegistration no. MXM 614Frame no. RC110915C (Rear frame no. RC/1/11118/C)Engine no. F5AB/2A/9015 (Crankcase mating no. 34JJ/34JJ)The Vincent Owners Club has kindly confirmed that engine number 'F5AB/2A/9015' and upper frame 'RC/1/10915/C' are the numbers of a Series-C Comet despatched from the factory in April 1952 to Conway Motors in London and registered 'MXM 614'. It appears that the rear frame has been changed at some time because 'RC/1/11118/C' is originally from a Series-C Comet manufactured in May 1952.The late owner acquired the Vincent on 1st November 2008, the previous owner being listed as one Peter Fuller, who acquired the machine on 26th November 2007 (the V5C indicates seven former keepers). Also on file is a duplicate RF.60 logbook listing five owners from 1961. The machine also comes with a Vincent rider's handbook and a quantity of old tax discs and MoTs (most recent expired 2006).The Comet is an older restoration that appears in good condition; the 4,447 miles showing on the odometer is likely to be the distance travelled since the restoration. Notable features include a Craven carrier, two Craven panniers, and a Jaeger clock. Not used for some time, the machine will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over).Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Ivan Kessell Collection1914 Swift 3½hp RoadsterRegistration no. AF 1423Frame no. 3791014 79LEngine no. 7814Possibly the sole survivor of its typePresent ownership since 1979An older restorationRequires recommissioningThe Swift marque's origins date back to the turbulent formative years of the British cycle and motorcycle industries when it emerged, together with Ariel, as part of the Dunlop group of companies. The older of the two, Ariel may trace its roots back to 1893 when John Griffiths, previously engaged in the pneumatic tyre business, set up a new company to obtain the distribution rights to a wide range of cycle makes. This was The John Griffiths Cycle Corporation Ltd, which, among other activities, marketed cycles under the Dunlop and Ariel brand names, the latter having been registered by the short-lived Guest & Barrow company that same year. When the original Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Company bought back The Dunlop Cycle Company from Griffiths in 1897, it was decided that a new name for their reacquired cycle business would be needed, 'Ariel' being chosen. Like the Dunlop branded cycles, the Ariels were manufactured in Birmingham by the Cycle Components Manufacturing Co Ltd. Also in 1897, Dunlop had acquired an interest in The Coventry Machinists Co Ltd, which was reorganised as The Swift Cycle Co Ltd at premises in Cheylesmore, Coventry. Thus it was that both Ariel and Swift became owned by Dunlop, and the two companies would go on to be closely associated. Both firms commenced motor manufacture with a tricycle, and both sourced the engines from De Dion Bouton.Ariel's first powered two-wheeler was exhibited at the National Show in November 1901. The newcomer was powered by a Minerva engine built under license by Cycle Components Manufacturing, which was supplying both Ariel and Swift. A few years later Ariel took control of Components Ltd's motorcycle business. Swift's first motorcycle arrived in 1904 and after 1910 there was a 3½hp (490cc) model in the range. Swift, like Ariel, also offered models powered by the famous White & Poppe 'T-head' sidevalve engine. In the meantime, Swift had become increasingly active as a car manufacturer, and all motorcycle production had stopped by 1915.The Swift offered here features a conventional sidevalve engine and a three-speed gearbox, the latter newly introduced for 1914, together with chain-cum-belt transmission. An older restoration, this ultra-rare Coventry-built motorcycle - possibly the sole survivor of its type - has been on long-term museum display and will require recommissioning, or possibly more extensive restoration, before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Accompanying paperwork includes old/current V5C documents and an old-style continuation logbook (issued 1958) listing Ivan Kessell as owner from March 1979. This logbook also states that the date of first registration was 2nd April 1915.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

'Egli'-Vincent 499cc CometRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. S&P EGLI COM 003 REngine no. F5AB/2A/5861 Crankcase Mating No's. 91R/91ROne of the world's best known motorcycle frame-makers, Swiss engineer Fritz Egli built his first frame in in order to tame the wayward handling of his Vincent v-win racer. The Vincent used a spine-type frame and so did Egli, though his was different in construction. This trademark large-diameter spine has been a feature of virtually all Egli's frames made since, proving adaptable to almost all types of motorcycle engine layout from British singles to Japanese across-the-frame fours.Twelve years ago the vendor acquired a new, bare, SP Fabrications Egli-type frame and swinging arm, together with a reconditioned 1951 Vincent Comet motor, from his friend and Vincent guru, the late John Renwick. Those components have now been assembled into a complete machine. Specification highlights include the following: MV Agusta fuel tank; Legendary Motorcycles GPS speedometer/rev-counter; starter motor; Mikuni carburettor; Wassel Vape electronic ignition; Mick Hemmings Norton AMC four-speed gearbox; Norton Commando clutch; Hagon adjustable shock absorbers; Marzocchi 38mm Ducati forks; wheels built by Hagon; Akront Morad alloy wheel rims (19' front, 18' rear) Avon Road Rider tyres; new 250mm Fontana 4LS front brake; and a new-old-stock Laverda 8' TLS rear brake drum and hub. Accompanying documentation consists of the 2012 purchase receipt (signed by John Renwick) and a 2024 Vincent Owners Club Dating Certificate for the 1951 Comet engine.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

The Ivan Kessell Collectionc.1934 Velocette 349cc KSSRegistration no. CV 333Frame no. to be advisedEngine no. KSS-5191Continuously developed, the innovative Velocette two-strokes had proved reliable, economical and very popular, but by the early 1920s it had become apparent that a more upmarket model was required. Other manufacturers were fielding new overhead-valve and overhead-camshaft machines, and Veloce Ltd followed suit, the Percy Goodman-designed, overhead-cam Model K first appearing in 1924. By the end of the 1920s Veloce's range of K-Series roadsters boasted a host of variations on the theme that included Normal, Sports, Super Sports, Touring, Economy and twin-port models. Introduced in 1925, the KSS was the Super Sports version while the KTS tourer employed the same overhead camshaft engine in virtually identical cycle parts, differences being confined mainly to mudguard style and wheel sizes. An older restoration, this Cornish registered KSS MkI is believed to have been acquired by Ivan Kessell in the early 1980s. The machine has been on long-term museum display and will require recommissioning, or possibly more extensive restoration, before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Nevertheless, the KSS presents well and represents a wonderful opportunity to improve on an older restoration. Accompanying paperwork consists of old/current V5C documents. It should be noted that the V5c incorrectly records the date of manufacture as 1929.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1937 New Imperial 148cc Model 23Registration no. DNK 33Frame no. 97/35262/23Engine no. 107/43266/23•Nicely presented New Imperial lightweight•Benefitting from various works in 2022Builder of the last British-made machine to win the Lightweight 250 TT during the pre-war era, New Imperial was unsurpassed for innovation during the 1930s, offering models featuring pivoted fork rear suspension and unitary construction of the engine and gearbox. Introduced for 1933, the unitary construction Model 23 was based on an unconventional, stillborn prototype, first seen in 1932, which carried its valve gear behind the cylinder. The production Model 23 was more conventional as far as its valve gear was concerned but less so elsewhere, featuring unitary construction of the engine/gearbox, geared primary drive, and coil ignition. Qualifying for a reduced rate of road tax for up-to-150cc machines, the Model 23 was a huge success for New Imperial and continued in production until 1940.This nicely presented New Imperial lightweight has clearly benefited from ongoing maintenance and restoration throughout its life, as detailed by the accompanying history file. Most recently (in 2022), the machine benefited from the following works (receipts on file):•Engine bolt locknuts•Fresh Brooklands Monograde oil•Some electrical repairs•Fitting of flashing indicators, including fabrication of brackets•Adjustment and rebuild of the throttle•Road test and adjustment (by Creed & Shore Motorworks Ltd)While in the previous Hull-based ownership, the machine benefited from the works listed below circa 2014-2015. Receipts on file and accompanying restoration images suggest this is when the machine was last restored, including:•New batteries and a new Lucas battery case•Vapour cleaning of engine castings•Replacement tool box, number plate, stand, mudguard, wheel•Brake hubs•Brake arms•Brackets•Mudguard brackets•Handlebars•Fork links•Headlamp stays•Some re-chroming•Paint•Various new bolts throughoutThe 2015 New Imperial Owners' Association inspection report (on file) suggests that the vehicle registration had lapsed (hence the inspection), indicating the machine had been off the road for some time. The accompanying 1945 continuation logbook lists Bryan Carter of Bedford as owner in 1945, with no further entries. It is not known when the current owner purchased the machine, but certainly some time between 2015 and when the last V5C was issued in 2022. The machine is also offered with a maintenance manual, owner's guide and spare parts manual (all copies) and the aforementioned extensive history file of assorted paperwork (inspection recommended).Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com