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1995 Yamaha YZF750R GenesisRegistration no. M880 KPDFrame no. YM *4HD-015141*Engine no. *4HD-015141*Having added FZR600 and FZR1000 models to its 'race replica' portfolio in the late 1980s, Yamaha eventually got around to doing the same for the 750 class, launching the all-new YZF750R and YZF750SP in 1993. All at once Yamaha had the most power and least weight in the class (133bhp and 195kg) courtesy of an improved version of the OW01 production racer's five-valves-per-cylinder engine and the latest iteration of the Deltabox aluminium alloy beam frame. Indeed, the YZF750 occupied the same amount of space as the FZR600 while offering FZR1000 power. With a racier specification than the track-focussed OW01 – shorter wheelbase, sharper steering geometry, and six-piston brakes (a sports bike first) – the YZF750 was quite simply the class of the field. A 'homologation special' intended primarily for the World Superbike Championship, the SP version came with Keihin flat-slide carburettors, a close-ratio gearbox, digital ignition system, fully adjustable suspension, and a solo seat among other modifications. This UK-market YZF750R was purchased by the vendor in June 2019 and has not been run since then. Re-commissioning will be required before further use. Accompanying documentation consists of sundry bills, an expired MoT (2012) and a 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

2000 Honda 999cc SP-1Registration no. W474 UUJFrame no. JH2SC45A8YM002907Engine no. SC45E-2003279•Limited edition 'homologation special'•Good service history•Present ownership since 2019•Unused since acquisitionFaced with Ducati v-twin-mounted Carl Fogarty's domination of the World Superbike Championship, Honda responded with a v-twin of its own - the VTR1000 - which would form the basis of a new WSBK contender - the SP-1, also known as the RC51. Like the all-conquering Ducatis, the SP-1's engine was a 1,000cc 90-degree v-twin, but unlike the Ducati, which used a tubular steel trellis frame, the Honda employed the industry-standard aluminium beam type, complemented by suspension components of the very highest quality. In the capable hands of 'Texas Tornado', Colin Edwards, the SP-1 achieved its goal first time out, winning the World Superbike crown in 2000 to bring Honda its first Championship victory since 1997. As well as the WSBK Championship's short circuits, the SP-1 proved capable of mastering true road courses in the hands of Isle of Man TT maestro, Joey Dunlop. Fitted with a WSBK-specification engine and swinging arm, the SP-1 gave Joey his 24th TT win (in the 2000 F1 race) a victory in difficult road and weather conditions that the modest Irishman later declared, 'was probably one of my best wins.' There would be two further TT victories that week, bringing Joey's total to a seemingly unassailable 26, before he was tragically killed at a relatively insignificant meeting in Tallin, Estonia a few weeks later. To commemorate Joey's achievements, Honda dealer Tippetts Motors of Surbiton, Surrey commissioned a limited edition of 26 SP-1s to commemorate the great man and celebrate his 26 TT victories. Although the SP-1 was produced for only two years before being superseded by the SP-2, its importance to Honda cannot be overstated.Supplied new by David Jones, Newtown and first registered on 4th July 2000, this rare and collectible Honda SP-1 was purchased by the current vendor on 2nd July 2019 at circa 26,000 miles. He rode it home and since then has done nothing with the machine, which was last started approximately two years ago. The Honda should require only minimal re-commissioning before further use. Accompanying documentation includes the original service booklet (regularly stamped up to 2017); a quantity of expired MoTs; sundry bills; and a V5C Registration Certificate. 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

2002 Honda 999cc SP-2Registration no. BF52 CCOFrame no. JH2SC45A52M201372Engine no. SC45E-2203404•Limited edition 'homologation special'•Good service history•Present ownership since 2019•Recent serviceAs its nomenclature suggests, the SP-2 was a development of the first model in the series: the SP-1. Faced with Ducati v-twin-mounted Carl Fogarty's domination of the World Superbike Championship, Honda had responded with a v-twin of its own - the VTR1000 - which would form the basis of a new WSBK contender - the SP-1, also known as the RC51. Like the all-conquering Ducatis, the SP-1's engine was a 1,000cc 90-degree v-twin, but unlike the Ducati, which used a tubular steel trellis frame, the Honda employed the industry-standard aluminium beam type, complemented by suspension components of the very highest quality. In the capable hands of 'Texas Tornado', Colin Edwards, the SP-1 achieved its goal first time out, winning the World Superbike crown in 2000 to bring Honda its first Championship victory since 1997. As well as the WSBK Championship's short circuits, the SP-1 proved capable of mastering true road courses in the hands of Isle of Man TT maestro, Joey Dunlop. Fitted with a WSB-specification engine and swinging arm, the SP-1 gave Joey his 24th TT win (in the 2000 F1 race) a victory in difficult road and weather conditions that the modest Irishman later declared, 'was probably one of my best wins'. On the WSBK front, Ducati struck back in 2001 courtesy of Troy Bayliss, prompting Honda to introduce the revised SP-2. The updates worked, enabling Colin Edwards to secure his second World Superbike Championship in 2002. In 2003 the WSBK rules changed to admit four-cylinder machines of 1,000cc and Honda switched to the FireBlade. More expensive to produce than the volume-selling 'Blade, the SP-2 lasted for only a few more years and was last catalogued for 2006. Supplied new by Sutton Motorcycles of Sutton Coldfield and first registered on 1st September 2002, this rare and collectible Honda SP-2 was purchased by the current vendor on 2nd July 2019 at circa 22,400 miles from the same owner as the SP-1 in this sale. He rode it home and since then has done nothing with the machine. Smaller control levers have been fitted (the originals are with the bike, as are the original alloy kick plates).The Honda was serviced by Thunder Road Motorcycles of Bridgend on 18th January 2022 at 22,446 miles and is MoT'd to 12th January 2023. Accompanying documentation includes the original service booklet (regularly stamped up to 2015); a quantity of expired MoTs; sundry bills; and a V5C Registration Certificate. 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1981 Honda CB900F2Registration no. KUH 142WFrame no. SC01-4003882Engine no. SC01E-2214047Having blazed the multi-cylinder trail in 1968 with the trend-setting CB750, Honda found itself upstaged by Kawasaki's Z1, which was not only larger at 903cc but boasted two overhead camshafts to the Honda's one. Honda's riposte, the CB900F, did not arrive until 1979, by which time Kawasaki had moved on to the Z1000. However, the CB900's twin-cam cylinder head boasted sixteen valves compared to the Kawasaki's eight, enabling it to produce 95bhp against the Big K's 93 and deliver an almost identical straight-line performance combined with superior handling.A UK model, this 1981 Honda CB900F2 was purchased by the current vendor in April 2010 and was last run circa 12 years ago. Described by the vendor as 'almost all original, the machine will require re-commissioning before returning to the road. Accompanying documentation consists of an old-style V5C Registration Certificate and a quantity of expired MoTs issued between 1986 and 2009. The current odometer reading is 8,689 miles, which appears to be supported by MoTs. A workshop manual is included in the sale.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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1980 Honda CB750 Phil Read ReplicaRegistration no. MNB 990WFrame no. CB750G-1013699Engine no. CB750GE-1012001Limited edition or celebration models have long been established as a sound marketing technique for both cars and motorcycles, so when Phil Read won the Isle of Man's inaugural Formula One TT on a works Honda in 1977, the stage was set for a special version of the Japanese manufacturer's trend-setting superbike. As a result, Honda commissioned Colin Seeley to build a batch of 150 replicas of Read's winning machine. Not to be confused with the Seeley-Honda, which used a Seeley frame, the Phil Read Replica relied on special bodywork finished in 'Honda Britain' livery to set it apart from the standard production model. With so few made, and even fewer surviving, the Phil Read Replica has become one of the more collectible Hondas of its day.This Phil Read Replica was taken in as part of a part-exchange deal in 2015. Unfortunately, nothing is known of the Honda's history or mechanical condition, although it was treated to a major service and re-commissioning at Thunder Road Motorcycles, Bridgend in February 2022 and last ran in April this year (see bill for more than £2,000 on file). Currently displaying a total of 22,209 miles on the odometer, the machine comes with a quantity of expired MoTs and a V5C Registration Certificate. 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1980 Honda CB400FRegistration no. XVH 31VFrame no. CB400F-1086510Engine no. CB400FE-1082357Now regarded as one of the classics of the 1970s, the Honda 400 Four first appeared in 1974. Described as 'the poor boy's muscle bike', its combination of a four-cylinder, overhead-camshaft engine in a 250-sized package endowed it a performance better than many 500s. With a stylish 4-into-1 exhaust, six gears and rear-set footrests, it was every boy-racer's dream and a huge commercial success. Comparing it to the opposition, Bike magazine reckoned the CB400 'represents a brilliantly engineered concept. It retains its appeal on several fronts: it's a four-stroke, and an awful lot of people are biased towards four-strokes; it's as quick as the two-strokes, yet on average road use will give considerably better fuel consumption; its handling is noticeably better than the two-strokes; and who can dispute that it's easily the best sounding 400?'Offered here is a very nice example of the mildly restyled F2 variant, introduced in 1978 (note the genuine Honda silencer). According to the accompanying V5C document, the Honda was registered to the present keeper in November 2015 having belonged to the previous keeper since October 1999. The machine also comes with an MoT certificate that expired in 2004 and carries a tax disc that expired in April of that year, suggesting that this was the last time it was on the road. Re-commissioning will be required before further use. 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1963 Honda C72 247cc DreamRegistration no. 707 AETFrame no. C72-211916Engine no. C72E-2112752Based on the first Honda twin - the 250cc C70 of 1957 - the C72 arrived in 1960. The C72 tourer's cycle parts remained much as those of the preceding C70, featuring a pressed-steel frame, forks, swinging arm and rear chaincase. The engine's basic layout likewise was retained, but wet sump lubrication was adopted and the clutch moved from the crankshaft to the gearbox main-shaft. Maximum power increased to 20bhp at 8,000rpm. As well as these alterations, the sporting CB version changed to a 180-degree crankshaft and twin carburettors, and used a tubular spine frame instead of the pressed-steel chassis of the tourers. Producing 24bhp at a then-stratospheric 9,000rpm and weighing 340lbs, the CB72 possessed an excellent power-to-weight ratio endowing it with performance challenging that of many British 500s. Boasting an overhead-camshaft engine, electric starter and twin-leading-shoe brakes, the specification of these Honda twins was unmatched by any of their rivals. Possessing an unmistakable style all its own, the C72 Dream is now one of the most desirable of these early Japanese classics. This UK-market C72 was purchased by the current vendor in May 2013 and last ran in early 2022. The machine is offered with a (copy) old V5, expired MoT (2013), current MoT certificate (expires 29.06.2023), and a 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1977 Kawasaki Z650 B2Registration no. RUH 26RFrame no. KZ650B-010241Engine no. KZ650BE011693Having emphatically established its performance credentials with the Mach III two-stroke triple, Kawasaki went on to ace the opposition with the awe-inspiring Z1. Launched in 1972, the big Z spawned a range of smaller fours, the first of which was the Z650. One of the most capable sports bikes of the 1970s, the Z650 - along with the contemporary Suzuki GS750 - helped dispel the myth that big Japanese bikes didn't handle, its sturdy duplex loop frame inspiring confidence in a manner quite unlike that of its predecessor's. Effectively a Z1 in miniature, the Z650's across-the-frame air-cooled motor produced 64bhp, an output good enough for a top speed of around 120mph. This UK model was purchased by the vendor in June 2019. Unusual in retaining its original silencers, the machine benefits from new wheel rims and spokes fitted not many years ago, and we are advised by the vendor that the engine occasionally smokes a little when hot (on the overrun). Accompanying documentation consists of an expired MoT (2017) and a V5C Registration Certificate. 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1978 Kawasaki Z650CRegistration no. ALH 688SFrame no. KZ650C-018612Engine no. Z650BE078519Having emphatically established its performance credentials with the Mach III two-stroke triple, Kawasaki went on to ace the opposition with the awe-inspiring Z1. Launched in 1972, the big Z spawned a range of smaller fours, the first of which was the Z650. One of the most capable sports bikes of the 1970s, the Z650 - along with the contemporary Suzuki GS750 - helped dispel the myth that big Japanese bikes didn't handle, its sturdy duplex loop frame inspiring confidence in a manner quite unlike that of its predecessor's. Effectively a Z1 in miniature, the Z650's across-the-frame air-cooled motor produced 64bhp, an output good enough for a top speed of around 120mph. Complaints that the early model's single disc front/drum rear brake set up was inadequate prompted the adoption of a triple disc system on subsequent models, together with alloy wheels, as seen on this 1978 model. This UK model was purchased by the vendor in November 2014 and last ran circa 2015. Re-commissioning will be required before further use. Accompanying documentation consists of an expired MoT (2015) and a V5C Registration Certificate. The Harris 4-into-1 exhaust system is a non-standard feature. 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1976 Honda CD175Registration no. PPU 765RFrame no. CD175-4060549Engine no. CD175E-4031276Introduced in 1966, the Honda CD175 was aimed squarely at the market sector that regarded motorcycles merely as cheap and convenient transport rather than thrilling lifestyle accessories. Not exactly an exciting performer, the twin-cylinder CD175 would nevertheless cruise comfortably at 65mph while at the same time delivering around 70 miles to every gallon. A lengthy - by Japanese standards - production run of almost 12 years proved the soundness of the basic concept. This UK-market example was purchased by the vendor in July 2022 and has not been run since acquisition. The machine is believed to have had only four owners and is described by the vendor as a 'good basis for recommissioning or light restoration' (at the very least it needs new tyres). Accompanying documentation includes V5C registration documents and a current MoT (espires 13.03.2023). A total of 16,302 miles is currently dispayed on the odometer.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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1978 Honda CB400A HondamaticRegistration no. XPY 139SFrame no. CB400A-2003634Engine no. CB400AE-2003668Honda first offered a 400cc twin in 1977 alongside the established four-cylinder CB400F. The new CB400T was soon updated to 'N' specification, featuring Honda's 'Euro' styling and Comstar wheels, while alongside the conventional model Honda offered the automatic-transmission CB400A, one of the earliest examples of this form of transmission applied to a mass-produced motorcycle. As one might expect, the two-speed CB400A Hondamatic was aimed at buyers in the USA, where automatic transmission was the norm for cars, with relatively few sold in Europe. A US import, this CB400A was first UK registered (to Thunder Road Motorcycles, Bridgend) on 1st March 2018 and has belonged the current vendor for the last four-or-so years. Believed all original, the machine was serviced by Thunder Road on 31st January 2022 and is MoT'd to 15th December 2022. Accompanying documentation consists of the service bill, some expired MoTs, a State of Kansas Certificate of Title, and a V5C Registration Certificate. 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1981 Honda 72cc Mini Trail 70 'Monkey Bike'Registration no. FNP 736WFrame no. DD010XBS205067Engine no. DD01E-5205089With the launch of the CZ100¬ in 1960, Honda created the class of motorcycle known as 'monkey bikes', so called because of their diminutive stature. The power unit was the C100 step-thru's reliable four-stroke single. 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 the overhead-cam engine and slightly larger and more practical frame was introduced in 1969, becoming the CT70 for 1971, by which time telescopic front forks had been adopted. Imported from the USA and first registered in the UK in September 2020, the Mini Trail 70 offered here is the 'off-road' version of the CT70 Dax. The machine was purchased by the vendor in December 2021 and is said to have been running well at that time. This little 'fun machine' is offered with an expired MoT (August 2021) and 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1988 Honda XBR500 ProjectRegistration no. E324 TTXFrame no. PC15-5200977Engine no. PC15E-5201654Having initially developed large-capacity singles for the off-road market, Honda and its Japanese rivals began offering a succession of purely road-going derivatives. One of the most interesting of these new Hondas was the XBR500 of 1985, the styling of which was unashamedly 'retro' apart from the Comstar wheels. The dry-sump, radial four-valve motor featured electric starting and delivered its claimed 44bhp via a five-speed gearbox, while the entire ensemble weighed in at around 380lbs. Representing a rare opportunity to acquire one of these collectible Honda singles, the example offered here was purchased by the vendor in May 2013 but has not been run (the engine turns over). It should be noted that there is a bill on file relating to an assessment of the Honda's faults (mainly electrical). The machine also comes with an owner's manual and a V5C document and is sold strictly as viewed. A total 32698 miles is currently displayed on the odometer. 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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1989 Honda C90 Cub MopedRegistration no. G941 YDEFrame no. HA02-1431417Engine no. HA02E-1381749Introduced in 1958, Honda's classic Cub 'step-thru' moped gave millions of people the world over their first taste of two-wheeled mobility. Larger-engined versions of the original 50cc Super Cub were soon made available, the nominally 90cc C90 arriving in 1965. Better built, more powerful and more reliable than the majority of contemporary mopeds, while endowed with handling superior to that of the small-wheeled scooter, the Cub family set new sales records for motorcycle production and continues to be immensely popular today. This Honda C90 was purchased by the current vendor in October 2013 and last MoT'd to May 2015 (expired certificate on file). The current odometer reading is 35,256 miles. Additional documentation consists of an older expired MoT and a V5C Registration Certificate. (It should be noted that the engine number is erroneously recorded in the latter.) 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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1969 Yamaha CT175Registration no. BGU 843GFrame no. CT1-006984Engine no. CT1-006984North America's wide-open spaces are the perfect playground for off-road motorcycles and the importance of this leisure-orientated sector has long been recognised by European and Japanese manufacturers. Yamaha began contesting this market in the early 1960s, offering a range of two-stroke single-cylinder trail bikes and purpose-built moto-crossers as well as twin-cylinder 'street scramblers'. Introduced in the late 1960s, the CT175 trail bike was sold mainly in the USA, where this example originated. Imported from Colorado, USA and first registered in the UK on 1st April 2017, this Yamaha CT175 was purchased by the current vendor in March 2018 and has not been run since then. Re-commissioning and the customary safety checks will be required before it returns to the road. The machine is offered with an expired MoT (2018); copies of Colorado registration documents; and a V5C Registration Certificate. It should be noted that a K&N-type filter has replaced the original air box. 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1970 Honda SS125ARegistration no. not registered Frame no. SS125A 113435Engine no. SS125AE-113434Introduced in 1967, the SS125 was one of a host of closely related quarter-litre twins offered by Honda in the late 1960s, all of which used the same single-overhead-camshaft engine in varying states of tune. With a maximum power output of 13bhp at 10,500rpm and weighing a featherweight 216lbs, the SS125 was a typical Japanese 'giant killer' more than capable of embarrassing the average British 250. Produced from mid-1967 to the end of 1970, it is one of the rarer classic Honda 125s and thus eminently collectible. Believed to be an original UK market model, this Honda SS125 was purchased by the current vendor in June 2018 and is said to have been running well at that time (see magazine advertisement on file). Currently showing 11,288 miles on the odometer and last MoT'd in 2019, the machine will require re-commissioning and registering with the DVLA before returning to the road. Accompanying paperwork includes sundry bills and the last MoT. An owner's manual, shop manual and some spare cables are included in the sale.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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1948 Royal Enfield 346cc Model GRegistration no. GSL 961Frame no. G 15658Engine no. 19930 (see text)Royal Enfield's range for 1946 comprised three related models: G, J and C/CO. The G and J were of 350cc and 500cc respectively and used the same overhead-valve engine but of different bore sizes, while the CO used the G motor and the C likewise but with side, rather than overhead, valves. Models G and J had a new telescopic front fork whereas the C/CO retained the pre-war girders. All had cast-iron engine top-ends, plain big-end bearings, four-speed Albion gearboxes featuring Enfield's characteristic neutral selector lever, and rigid frames. First registered as 'FRP 166', this Royal Enfield Model G was purchased by the current vendor in March 2008. He advised us that the machine ran then but has not run for circa 12 years. Re-commissioning will be required before it returns to the road. Accompanying documentation consists of an expired MoT (2000), an old-style V5C Registration Certificate, and an old-style buff continuation logbook issued in 1956. It should be noted that the engine number recorded in the logbook is '15658', indicating that there has been a swap at some time. An original instruction book and parts list are included in the sale. 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1974 Norton Commando 850 RoadsterRegistration no. RAX 714MFrame no. 850 F104803 and 310307Engine no. 310307•Believed one previous owner from new•Present ownership since 2020•Not run since acquisition•Requires re-commissioningThe Commando's vibration-beating Isolastic frame enabled Norton Villiers successfully to prolong the life of their ageing parallel twin. Launched in 1967, the Commando used the preceding Featherbed-framed Atlas model's 750cc engine and AMC gearbox, and was an instant hit with the motorcycling public, being voted Motor Cycle News 'Machine of the Year' for five consecutive years. It might have been a little down in top speed compared to rivals such as BSA-Triumph's 750cc triples and Honda's CB750 four, but the Commando more than made up for this minor deficiency with superior mid-range torque and steadier handling. The sole model available initially became known as the 'Fastback', so called because of its streamlined seat cowl, when the range was extended by the addition of a more sporting, though conventionally styled, 'S' version in 1969. Introduced in 1973, the '850' (actually 829cc) version 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 MkIII was introduced. When the Wolverhampton factory closed in 1977 it meant the end of the line for the Commando, although a couple of batches of machines were assembled and sold later under the liquidator's control. Remarkably, the Norton twin had been in production for some 30 years. The Norton Commando's passing effectively brought down the curtain on this once great British motorcycle manufacturer, and as its last-of-the-line model the Commando is held in high regard today. Believed a one previous owner example, this 850 Commando Roadster was purchased locally by the current vendor in October 2020. Although running when purchased, the Norton has not been run since. Re-commissioning will be required before the machine returns to the road. Accompanying documentation consists of an expired MoT (2018) and a V5C Registration Certificate.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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1975 Triumph 750cc T150V TridentRegistration no. HTG 190NFrame no. T150V NK45343Engine no. T150V NK45343•An older restoration (2003-2005)•Present ownership since 2021•Running well when acquired•Not used since acquisitionLaunched in the UK in 1969, the BSA-Triumph 750cc triples were based on the existing Triumph 500cc twin-cylinder engine, being in essence a 'Tiger-and-a-half'. 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 five-speed T150V and later the T160 (using the inclined engine). Although ultimately upstaged in the showroom by Japanese rivals, the Triumph and BSA 750 triples did more than enough on the racetrack to ensure their place in motorcycling history. BSA-Triumph's Chief Engineer Doug Hele supervised engine development throughout 1969 while frame builder Rob North devised a chassis that would stand the test of time like few others. The team narrowly missed victory at the 1970 Daytona 200, its first major event, when Gene Romero finished second on a Triumph. Dick Mann's BSA won at Daytona in 1971 and John Cooper, also BSA-mounted, at Mallory Park's Race of the Year, vanquishing the hitherto unbeatable combination of Giacomo Agostini and MV. Percy Tait and Ray Pickrell had won the 24-hour Bol d'Or endurance race the preceding week on another Triple, and Cooper wrapped up a memorable international season for BSA-Triumph with victory in the 250-mile race at Ontario in October. As a production racer the Triple was equally dominant, as the number of important production race victories achieved (most notably by the works Triumph 'Slippery Sam') is eloquent testimony. It appears that this beautiful T150V Trident was extensively restored by a previous owner, there being restoration photographs and numerous bills on file dating from 2003-2005. The current vendor purchased the Triumph in June 2021, at which time the machine was said to be running well. It has not been used since acquisition but should require only minimal re-commissioning before returning to the road. Accompanying documentation includes a quantity of MoTs (most recent expired 2021) and a V5C. A workshop manual is included in the sale. 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1988 Honda 49cc Z50J GorillaRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. Z50J-1803370Engine no. Z50JE-1803382An important milestone in 'Monkey Bike' development was reached in 1974 with the launch of the Honda Z50J, which featured front and rear suspension like a 'proper' motorcycle while retaining the overhead-camshaft engine and 8' wheels, first seen on the Z50A respectively. In 1978 the Z50J was extensively revised with a larger fuel tank, front and rear racks, 12-volt CDI ignition, a manual clutch and a four-speed gearbox, becoming the more aggressive looking 'Gorilla'. Honda in Japan ceased production of the existing Monkey and Gorilla in 2007, pending the arrival of new fuel-injected models for 2008, making early original examples of these charismatic little machines all the more collectible. A collector's item, this un-restored Z50J Gorilla was purchased in Japan and imported into Belgium. The vendor describes the machine as '100%' original, while the optional front luggage basket is said to be very rare. There are no documents with this Lot.Offered with keyFootnotes:* Import VAT Low RateImport tax at the reduced rate of 5% of the Hammer Price and Buyers Premium will apply should the lot remain in the UK.N (NOVA): This lot is subject to a fee of £125 + VAT payable by the Buyer, to undertake the relevant NOVA and C88 (Customs) clearance applications. Please see the Conditions of Sale for further information.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.Lot to be sold without reserve.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 MOTORCYCLESIf 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 £125 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.CARSIf 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 (CARS) to undertake the NOVA on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £250 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.2004 Honda NSR50 Mini Racing MotorcycleRegistration no. (see text)Frame no. RS50-1100242Engine no. RS50E-1100229This miniature racing motorcycle was produced by HRC, the baby NSR was intended for track use only and thus was sold without warranty. A proper racing machine and most definitely not a toy, the NSR Mini features a beam-type frame, 50cc two-stroke engine producing 7.2PS (7.1bhp), aluminium radiator, electronic ignition, six-speed gearbox, telescopic front fork with pre-load adjustment, mono-shock rear suspension with remote reservoir and pre-load/damping adjustment, 12' diameter wheels, disc brakes, rev counter and racing fairing. The wheelbase is 1,085mm (42.7') and the 'half dry' weight 73kg (160.6lb). Top speed was around 60mph and HRC even offered a data logger as an option (!)It should be noted that the vendor cannot find the key to the fuel cap, and that this motorcycle cannot be registered for the road. Offered without keyFootnotes:* Import VAT High Rate: Import tax at the reduced rate of 20% of the Hammer Price and Buyers Premium will apply should the lot remain in the UK.N (NOVA): This lot is subject to a fee of £125 + VAT payable by the Buyer, to undertake the relevant NOVA and C88 (Customs) clearance applications. Please see the Conditions of Sale for further information.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.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Ω NΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.N MOTORCYCLESIf 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 £125 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.CARSIf 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 (CARS) to undertake the NOVA on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £250 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1958 Honda 49cc C100 Super CubRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. C100-149954Engine no. C100E M103162Introduced in 1958, Honda's classic C100 Cub 'step-thru' scooterette gave millions of people the world over their first taste of two-wheeled mobility. Better built, more powerful and more reliable than the majority of contemporary mopeds while endowed with handling superior to the small-wheeled scooter's, the C100 set new sales records for motorcycle production and its descendants continue to be immensely popular today. By 2018 over 100 million had been sold in over 160 countries! The vendor, a lifelong Honda fan, acquired this very early example from an auction in Japan. The start of something very special for Honda, it has the early Cub's 49cc overhead-valve engine, three-speed gearbox, automatic clutch, single seat and luggage carrier. Apparently original and complete, this collectible Super Cub could be mechanically re-commissioned and left in its present 'oily rag' condition, or alternatively treated to a sympathetic full restoration (the odometer reading is 2,014 kilometres). There are no documents or key with this motorcycle. Offered without keyFootnotes:* Import VAT Low Rate: Import tax at the reduced rate of 5% of the Hammer Price and Buyers Premium will apply should the lot remain in the UK.N (NOVA): This lot is subject to a fee of £125 + VAT payable by the Buyer, to undertake the relevant NOVA and C88 (Customs) clearance applications. Please see the Conditions of Sale for further information.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.Lot to be sold without reserve.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 MOTORCYCLESIf 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 £125 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.CARSIf 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 (CARS) to undertake the NOVA on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £250 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1972 Honda 444cc CB450 K4 Super SportRegistration no. KKL 881NFrame no. CB450-5046400Engine no. CB450E-5046550This five-speed example of the CB450 is thought to have been a USA model originally, later imported to Sweden, whence the present owner purchased it and brought it to the UK, where it was registered in 2020. Whilst the vendor has not used KKL 881N on the road, he has turned it over at regular intervals, and started it occasionally. Reported to run and drive (last started in September this year), it will need light re-commissioning and it presents an opportunity to be a 'ride and improve' machine for a new owner. It should be noted that the V5C incorrectly records the year as 1975, (the year given on the Swedish documentation, and possibly the year it was imported to Sweden). Documentation comprises the current V5C, a photocopy of the Swedish registration document, the Swedish registration plate and sundry papers. 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1966 Honda CB160Registration no. UCA 104DFrame no. B160-1080232Engine no. B160E-1080037Make no mistake, Soichiro Honda will go down in history as the man who truly changed the face of motorcycling forever. Honda founded his enterprise in 1947, using war-surplus Tohatsu generator motors clipped to bicycles. After his supply of engines dried up, he designed his own 50cc 2-stroke clip-on motor, the first Honda Cub. Sales boomed, but Honda wanted more, and in 1954 he made the unheard-of plan of visiting the European industry and learning as much as he could, directly from the best motorcycle factories in the worldLaunched in 1964, the CB160 followed the pattern of previous Honda parallel twins, though with 360-degree crankshaft layout rather than the larger twins' 180-degree type, and used the recently introduced tubular spine frame and telescopic forks. Small as a '125' yet packing a 16.5bhp punch, the CB160's excellent power-to-weight ratio and fine handling endowed it with performance at least equal to that of most British 250s. With an overhead-camshaft engine, electric starter, rev counter and twin-leading-shoe front brake, the CB160's specification and degree of refinement was unmatched by any of its home-grown rivals. It is now one of the most desirable of early Japanese classics.This restored example was acquired by the current owner in 2021 from a surgeon friend. Displaying a total of 10,288 miles on the odometer (at the time of cataloguing) the machine was last started late August 2022 (video on file) and is offered with a V5C registration 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1961 Honda 169cc M85 Juno ScooterRegistration no. not UK registeredFrame no. ME856443763Engine no. M85E-314193In 1960 Honda introduced the all-new M80 Juno scooter. Its engine was an overhead-valve, horizontally opposed twin, unique among scooter power units. Mounted transversely immediately behind the front wheel for optimum cooling and ideal weight distribution, it incorporated hydraulic tappets and was coupled to a variable-ratio hydraulic transmission. A twist-grip on the left handlebar altered the ratio. Originally displacing 125cc, the engine was bored out to 169cc, this version's designation changing to M85. However, Honda overestimated the scooter market's appetite for complex and expensive machinery, and production of both Juno models had ceased by early 1964. Only 5,880 M85s were made. Not surprisingly, given its innovative new technology and necessary complexity, the Juno was not sold outside Japan and there are few in Europe. A rare and fascinating piece of Honda history, this restored Juno scooter was purchased from a collector in Japan and imported into Belgium. The machine comes with its original instruction manuals but is not registered. Offered with keyFootnotes:* Import VAT Low RateImport tax at the reduced rate of 5% of the Hammer Price and Buyers Premium will apply should the lot remain in the UK.N (NOVA): This lot is subject to a fee of £125 + VAT payable by the Buyer, to undertake the relevant NOVA and C88 (Customs) clearance applications. Please see the Conditions of Sale for further information.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.Lot to be sold without reserve.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 MOTORCYCLESIf 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 £125 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.CARSIf 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 (CARS) to undertake the NOVA on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £250 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1995 Honda NSR250R SPRegistration no. M46 XYAFrame no. MC28-1005624 Engine no. MC16E-1305638For over a decade 250cc two-stroke race replicas represented the most competitive sector of Japan's home market. Honda's initial offering was the 1984 V3 MVX250. Its V-twin successor, the NS250, was almost as short lived, replaced by the NSR250R which was offered between 1987 and 1999. This was powered by a liquid-cooled, reed valve 249cc 90° V-twin incorporating Honda's RC-Valve power valve, mimicking the NSR250 and RS250R racing models built by HRC. Starting with Freddie Spencer in 1985 Honda would win the 250cc world championship seven times during the lifetime of its road going counterpart. Unsurprisingly Honda sought to promote the road bikes as close cousins of the factory racers, culminating in what is now prized as the ultimate 250 race replica of the era: the MC28 NSR250SP offered here.The MC28 NSR250 was arguably the ultimate 250 road legal motorcycle, thanks in part to the PGM-IV ignition and Pro-Arm single sided swingarm. Also notable was the memory card 'key'. The SP model was another step up the performance ladder with a dry clutch, adjustable suspension and Magtek wheels. The ultimate version was that offered here, in the factory Rothmans/HRC livery, and limited to a production run of 1500. It is not known how many found their way to the UK but they remain vanishingly rare and for some the Holy Grail of 250 race replicas, with 40PS at 9000rpm pushing a featherweight 137kg.Offered in what the private vendor describes as stunning order with a recent carburettor overhaul and showing just 23,840km, this is perhaps the only opportunity to own a UK registered (as of 01/01/1995, imported from Japan by Bikes Direct) version of a remarkable production Honda. Offered with V5C, memory card 'key' and paddock stand.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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

2002 Yamaha TW125Registration no. BX02 VBLFrame no. *JYADE051000001058*Engine no. *E306E-027812*North America's wide-open spaces are the perfect playground for off-road motorcycles, and the importance of this leisure-orientated sector has long been recognised by European and Japanese manufacturers. Yamaha began contesting this market in the 1960s, offering a range of single-cylinder two-stroke trail bikes and purpose-built moto-crossers as well as twin-cylinder 'street scramblers'.Introduced in 1999 Yamaha's TW125 featured a single cylinder four stroke engine derived from the earlier SR125. With a claimed output of 11hp at 12,000 RPM the TW appealed to novice riders but was equally suited to a wet beach with its balloon tyres. Stopping power was delivered via a single front disc and an expanding drum brake to the rear. Weighing in at around 118kg, it was light and nimble enough and its dual seat, rear footpegs and optional luggage rack made for a practical and functional everyday mount. Purchased by the vendors late father in 2012, he was advised this 13,190 mile example was predominantly used for local commuting and the occasional weekend green lane session with friends. Unused since acquisition and last MoT'd in August 2009, the late owner's son, a professional mechanic decided to recommission the TW earlier this year including the fitting of a new rear tyre, sprocket and chain as well as overhauling the front brake calliper and fitting new brake pads. Offered with V5C Registration Certificate, key and MOT history print out, the vendor advises the machine will have a fresh MOT prior to the sale.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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1986 Suzuki GSX-R1100GRegistration no. C379 XRTFrame no. GU74B-107310Engine no. U704-100659Suzuki re-wrote the 750-class rulebook when it launched the GSX-R750 on an unsuspecting world back in 1985. Lighter than a 600 and as powerful as a 1,000, it made all other super-sports 750s seem flabby and slow. When the 1,100cc version arrived for 1986, it similarly eclipsed every other big-bore sports bike. 'The acceleration is awesome – like being charged in the back by a rugby scrum,' enthused Bike magazine's tester, attempting to sum up the experience of riding a bike weighing a svelte 450lbs that produced 127bhp and could top 150mph. A collectible future classic, for sure. This sought-after early example was purchased in May 2001 by the vendor, who was told by the seller that it was originally in Italy (the date of first UK registration is 11th September 1998). The vendor advises us that the Suzuki has seen only light use over the last 20 years, being mainly used in summer months as a weekend ride. When purchased the bike was in blue/red/black livery, but in 2018-2019 it underwent a full cosmetic makeover by JAL Motorcycle Restoration, which included repair or replacement of the fairing, general tidying and cleaning, and a repaint in the classic blue/white finish preferred by devotees of this iconic model. Related bills are on file and the machine also comes with a V5C registration document and MoT to September 2023.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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1989 Honda VFR750F-KRegistration no. F625 MMJFrame no. RC24-2300530Engine no. RC24E2300529Introduced in 1986, Honda's VFR750F had a lot to live up to. A capable sports bike, introduced to compete with the likes of Suzuki's GSX-R750 and Yamaha's FZ750, it performed incredibly well as an all-round 'sports tourer'.Following budget motoring aboard a succession of trusty everyday mounts (FS1E, CG125, CB250N and CX500 to name just a few) the vendor purchased this VFR in 1996 as his first 'decent bike'. Dealer serviced and MOT'd over the ensuing years at DC Butler of Stansted Abbots (invoices on file), the motorcycle was left stock (other than the fitting of the Givi rack system) and became the vendors transport of choice for a couple of years, whenever a car wasn't mandated by circumstance.At a similar time, the vendors father acquired a CBR1000F as his 'sensible bike' when not riding his various British motorcycles (including several important Vincent's in the sale). After several years in the saddle, it was decided that the CBR was too heavy, and a straight swap took place for the VFR. Throughout the ensuing years, the vendors father fitted a Scottoiler and a replacement exhaust system, the Honda remaining in use until 2004 when the vendors father sadly passed. Unused since 2004 and now displaying 20,141 miles, the machine will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent and is therefore offered strictly as viewed. Offered with a quantity of invoices, expired MOT's, old V5, old V5C, current V5C Registration Certificate, owner's manual, expired tax discs, Honda service book stamped up to 15,237 miles in 2000, a rider's log and two sets of keys.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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1980 Bakker-Honda CBX1000Registration no. EOT 742W (see text) Frame no. none visible Engine no. CB1E-2017855•Built by successful motorcycle racer, Dutchman Nico Bakker•Engine reconditioned by Nico Bakker•Requires re-commissioning A successful motorcycle racer, Dutchman Nico Bakker turned to frame-making in the early 1970s and is now one of the most highly respected specialists in this field. Catering at first for the racing fraternity (supplying frames to the likes of Phil Read, Johnny Cecotto, Giacomo Agostini, Kork Ballington and Jack Middleburg among others), Bakker branched out into providing frame kits to accommodate Japanese four-cylinder motors and the six-cylinder Honda CBX, as seen here. The vendor supplied the engine to Nico Bakker in 2014. Bakker had the engine reconditioned, fitting a hydraulic clutch, and then built the frame and supplied the other components. When collected in 2014 the machine was complete but unpainted. The vendor rode the bike once before stripping it and having the frame painted. It was then partly rebuilt, the fuel tank, exhaust system, seat and front fairing side panels being loosely assembled. Additionally, the vendor advises us that the engine will need to be refitted correctly in the frame. The machine will require careful re-commissioning/assembling before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. The registration 'EOT 742W' is recorded in the HPI/DVLA database; however, there are no documents with this Lot. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition, and the validity of its registration number prior to bidding. Offered with a Nico Bakker paddock stand. 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1979 Honda CBX1000ZRegistration no. RVT 369WFrame no. CB1-2012700Engine no. CB1E-2012798•835 miles from new•Purchased new by the vendor•Recommissioned in 2021•A unique opportunityJust as it had in the preceding decade with the four-cylinder CB750, Honda stunned the world again in the 1970s, introducing the Gold Wing super-tourer and the outrageous six-cylinder CBX1000. Launched in 1978, the latter was not the first six of the modern era, Benelli's 750 Sei having beaten it by a couple of years, but it was by far the biggest and fastest. Weighing around 550lbs and with 105bhp on tap, the CBX was good for 130mph and scorched through the standing quarter-mile in around 12 seconds. For most owners though, it was not the CBX's performance so much as its on-road presence that mattered. Even today, few bikes can match it for charisma, visual appeal and, above all, sound.Presented in resplendent Perseus Silver, this desirable, 1979 model twin-shock example of an increasingly collectible classic was registered 24th March 1981 and purchased new from John Taylor Motorcycles of Stoke as evidenced by the Honda Warranty Card in the vendors name. The motorcycle was registered to the vendors brother in November 1985 whilst working overseas hence the V5 lists two previous keepers (John Taylor MC's and the vendor) but is effectively a one owner example as well as displaying just 835 miles from new. Unused over the ensuing years, the vendor preferring to ride his Kawasaki Z1B and BSA Thunderbolt (also offered in the sale), the vendor took the decision to recommission the motorcycle in 2021. The Carburettors were sent to marque specialists CBXcarbs for cleaning (invoice on file) and the brakes/fuel lines recommissioned by the vendor, a competent Aston Martin mechanic (David Silver parts invoice on file). The vendor advises the machine now fires up and runs very well 'very quiet with no clutch chatter' (video on file) and following the usual safety checks should be ready to return to the road, the machine now MOT exempt. Representing an almost certainly unique opportunity to acquire a near showroom-fresh CBX with incredibly low mileage, this time-warp example retains its original Dunlop Gold Seal tyres and original silencers. Offered with its original toolkit, Honda-UK vehicle document wallet containing the aforementioned Honda Warranty Card, Honda Motorcycle dealer list, Vehicle Service Booklet (unstamped), an old V5 Registration Document and two keys.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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Rare pre-production prototype 1977 Honda CBX1000Registration no. not UK registeredFrame no. CB1-2000012Engine no. CB1E- 2000012•Number '12' of 41 pre-production models built•Delivered new to the Benelux countries•Restored to original condition•Registered in Belgium'The CBX was quite simply a marvellous revelation which has genuinely elevated the status of motorcycling. Few people will be able to afford to run one, but then the best is never cheap. Above all, such a motorcycle should not be condemned because it's an excess.' - Bike magazine, December 1978.Just as it had in the preceding decade with the four-cylinder CB750, Honda stunned the world again in the 1970s, introducing the Gold Wing super-tourer and the outrageous six-cylinder CBX1000. Launched in 1978, the latter was not the first six of the modern era, Benelli's 750 Sei having beaten it by a couple of years, but it was by far the biggest and fastest. Launched in 'naked', twin-shock form, the CBX was revamped for 1981, gaining Pro-Link mono-shock rear suspension, a half fairing and ventilated front disc brakes. Weighing around 550lbs and with 105bhp on tap, the CBX was good for over 130mph and scorched through the standing quarter-mile in around 12 seconds. For most owners though, it was not the CBX's performance so much as its on-road presence that mattered. Even today, few bikes can match it for charisma, visual appeal and, above all, sound. Towards the end of CBX development, Honda hand built 41 pre-production prototypes for testing, press and display duties around the world. These models were used for the CBX's debut in November 1977 at Suzuka in front of the international motorcycling press, and then sent to various Honda importers around the world. These motorcycles have frame numbers 'CB1-2000001' to 'CB1-2000041'. The engine numbers exactly match the frame number, except '22' which has engine '2000011'. However, it appears that not all of these 41 frames and engines were assembled. Manufacture of the production CBX began with frame number 'CB1-2000042' and engine 'CB1E-2000060'. Honda ordered the destruction of all machines with preceding frame and engine numbers because they could not guarantee to supply spares for these hand-built prototypes, which differ in many ways from the series-production version, their sand-cast crankcases being the most obvious difference. These pre-production CBXs, of which it is estimated that only six complete examples survive, are scattered all over the world. Almost all are listed in The CBX Book (volumes I and II) by Ian Foster. Number '12', the machine offered here, was discovered in Belgium and probably was intended for testing and promotion in the Benelux countries. It formerly belonged to a collector of Indian motorcycles, who had purchased it in 1983 as part of a 'job lot' of Indians. The CBX remained garaged for six years without being ridden. It currently belongs to a Belgian enthusiast. Number '12' has been partially dismantled, restored and reassembled (except for the engine) with the original parts reused in the interests of originality (even the paintwork is original). The Honda has been featured in CBXPress magazine and on the cover of the CBX Club de France's Salon Moto Légende 2018 programme (copies on file).An absolute 'must have' for the serious Honda collector, this wonderful pre-production CBX is offered with its original Benelux registration document and current Belgian registration papers.Offered with keyFootnotes:* Import VAT Low Rate: Import tax at the reduced rate of 5% of the Hammer Price and Buyers Premium will apply should the lot remain in the UK.N (NOVA): This lot is subject to a fee of £125 + VAT payable by the Buyer, to undertake the relevant NOVA and C88 (Customs) clearance applications. Please see the Conditions of Sale for further information.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.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 MOTORCYCLESIf 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 £125 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.CARSIf 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 (CARS) to undertake the NOVA on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £250 + 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 estate 1970 Honda CB750Registration no. FBY 61JFrame no. CB750-1035036Engine no. CB750E-1034373Fifty-plus years on, it is hard to imagine the impact the Honda CB750 had on the motorcycling world when it was unveiled to a stunned public at the Tokyo Show in October 1968. True, there had been plenty of four-cylinder motorcycles before, but these had been built in relatively small numbers and aimed at the wealthy few. Here for the first time was a mass-produced four within the financial reach of the average enthusiast, and one whose specification - overhead camshaft, disc front brake, five-speed gearbox, electric starter, etc - made the opposition look obsolete overnight. A trend-setting design of immense significance and one of the truly great classic motorcycles, the CB750 is highly sought after today by collectors. This CB750 was purchased from a West Country auction in March 1993 and carries a tax disc that expired on 30th April 2014. The vendor advises a new battery has been fitted and the bike was run recently however, the carburettor will require balancing. The machine will require re-commissioning at the very least, or possibly more extensive restoration, before returning to the road. The V5C states two former keepers but no other history is known. Accompanying documents include SORN paperwork; the 1993 auction catalogue and bill of sale; some expired MoTs; a selection of colour photographs'; and a Haynes' Owners Workshop Manual. Two keys 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1972 Kawasaki 903cc Z1Registration no. RRN 455KFrame no. Z1F-00285Engine no. Z1E-00207Kawasaki had been planning a larger four-cylinder machine when Honda dropped the bombshell of the CB750 four – exactly the size Kawasaki were planning. The plan was shelved, and Kawasaki retreated to lick their wounds and consider the future. A new plan was formulated, and the intention was to be bigger and better, but it took a full four years to design, test and build the bike which was eventually to become the Z1 900cc Kawasaki, released at the end of 1972 for 1973. Imported to the UK from USA, this Z1 is an early example, dating from September 1972, bearing frame number 00285, and was therefore one of the earliest sent to USA, for the 1973 model year. It was registered in the UK in 1992, and purchased by the vendor in 1995. He used it regularly every year for Summer use only, and in winter the bike was kept in a dehumidified storage 'cocoon' to preserve its condition over the winter months. In 2009, when he laid it up, he drained the fuel, and placed the bike in the cocoon to preserve it. When the bike was recently removed from the cocoon and given some fresh fuel, it started up without any problem. Subject to basic safety checks, it should be ready to take to the road with a new owner in due course. It should be noted that RRN 455K is recorded on HPI as a category D insurance loss, damaged but repairable. Documentation comprises a current V5C, a California number plate, and a quantity of expired MoT certificates.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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1975 Kawasaki 903cc Z1BRegistration no. LEH 51PFrame no. Z1F-83345Engine no. Z1E-083688•6,414 miles from new•Recommissioned in 2020•Purchased new by the vendorHaving established its performance credentials with the Mach III two-stroke triple, Kawasaki went on to ace the opposition again with the awe-inspiring Z1. The model had been planned in 750cc form in the late 1960s but was beaten to the showroom by Honda's CB750. Kawasaki's proposed superbike already had two overhead camshafts to the Honda's one, so its designers redrew the motor as a 900. Launched in 1972 at the Cologne Show, the big 'Zed' set new road-bike performance standards, at least as far as straight-line speed was concerned. With 82bhp on tap, top speed was around 130mph, but if the rider used all that power on twisty roads, things could get exciting. As a fast tourer though, the Z1 excelled. Mildly revised, the model was renamed Z900 for 1976, gaining twin front disc brakes and 26mm carburettors among other more minor changes. Charismatic in the extreme, these early 'Big Zeds' are served by an enthusiastic owner's club and are increasingly sought after today. Few bikes from Japan have had as big an impact on the motorcycling world.The machine offered here is an example of the mildly revised Z1B model. Introduced in 1975, the latter featured different tank livery and the plain alloy finish for the engine's upper half (first seen on the Z1A, the Z1's having been black). First registered 23 August 1975, the then 22-year-old vendor purchased the Z1-B new from Hill Street Kawasaki of Stoke, and vividly remembers taking delivery on Saturday 26 August 1975, immediately taking a long trip to St Tropez, his friend riding alongside on his H2 Kawasaki. The vendor opted for the optional extra 'double disc' from new (an extra £108) and whilst a common modification today, very few are thought to have been specified as such in period. The motorcycle was registered to the vendors brother in November 1985 whilst working overseas hence the V5 lists one previous keeper but is effectively a one owner example.Unused since 1980 and stored in a dehumidified garage, the vendor, a competent Aston Martin mechanic took the decision to recommission the motorcycle in 2021 which included cleaning the carbs, replacing the brake seals (original parts offered with the machine), and re-chroming the front mudguard. The machine now fires up at touch of the button (video on file). Aside from the tyres, which were changed almost immediately after purchase and the re-chromed front mudguard, the private vendor advises the Kawasaki remains otherwise standard, including original paintwork, original exhausts, brake pads/shoes, chain, sprockets, wheels, spokes and the engine untouched. Offered with original toolkit, two keys and an old V5 Registration Document.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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1972 Suzuki GT750JRegistration no. EOH 502KFrame no. GT750-21794Engine no. GT750-21803The current vendor purchased this GT750 circa 2012 and has taken the last 10 years to restore it. A USA model, the machine was stripped down to the last nut and bolt and the frame blasted and powder coated, while the engine was dismantled and vapour blasted. The cylinder bores were fine, only requiring a hone to help bed-in the new piston rings. The crankshaft was sent to a specialist; all the bearings were fine except for one, which was changed. All the seals were changed and the crankshaft reassembled, while the water pump was replaced with a new one. All the exhausts were re-chromed and a lot of the other chrome parts re-plated. The wheels were rebuilt with stainless rims/spokes and chromed brass nipples, and fitted with new tubes, rim tape and tyres. The Suzuki was originally Candy Jackal Blue, which had faded in the sun when it lived in Florida. A re-spray was carried out in Gold Candy, which was a standard colour in Canada and Switzerland but not the UK where blue and pink were the only colours available in 1972. Electronic ignition has been fitted and the seat re-covered. Accompanying documentation includes a VJMC dating letter, V5C Registration Certificate and a box of receipts including the bill for crankshaft reconditioning. 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

2006 Ducati 999 BipostoRegistration no. RL55 OUNFrame no. ZDMH400AE5B015508Engine no. 009462To say that the arrival of the 999 struck the Ducati world like a thunderbolt would be a gross understatement, so different was the newcomer from what had gone before. The model was introduced in 2002 as the 999 and 999 S, both of which used the 998cc Testastretta engine of the preceding 998. Today the quirky 999 has its own band of dedicated devotees, and there can be no denying that it represented a major step forward in performance terms over the outgoing 998. This Ducati 999 was part of a display of motorcycles and motor cars in a one-owner museum overseas until 2019 when it was acquired by the vendor and shipped the UK, arriving in February 2019. The odometer reading at the time of shipping was only 1,868 miles. The machine was then sent to Ducati Alton (WM Snell Performance) in Hampshire for a full service including new timing belt and MoT (at a cost of £1,300) then UK registered 'RL55 OUN'. The Ducati has been dry stored and regularly run to temperature but not ridden. Prior to the auction the bike will be fully serviced and MoT'd by Ducati Alton (bill on file). In excellent condition overall, it now displays only 1,870 miles. This pristine low-mileage Ducati 999 is offered with a V5C, fresh MoT, the aforementioned service bills and a rear paddock stand. 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1983 Kawasaki GPz1100 Registration no. JWR 101YFrame no. KZT10B-008328Engine no. KZT10BE008247Topping Kawasaki's range for 1981 were two new 1,089cc models: the Z1100A tourer and GPz1100 sports roadster. While the former boasted shaft drive and carburettor induction, the latter was chain driven and fitted with fuel injection, an innovation Kawasaki had first tried on the Z1000H a year or so previously. Tested by Bike magazine (August 1981 edition) the newest 'Big Z' scorched through the standing quarter-mile in 11.53 seconds on its way to a top speed within a whisker of 140mph.The suspension calibration was all-new for 1982, to make the big GPz an even better handler both on the track and on the street. The fork had slightly stiffer springs, and compression and rebound damping were increased approximately 10%. In the rear, the Kayaba shocks used the same springs, but with greater pre-load, and the compression damping was effectively doubled. This GPz1100 was acquired by the current owner in 2006 from a Steve Paxman, for £1,450.00 (bill of sale on file). Owned for 16 years, it has been regularly serviced by the vendor, most recently 2021. The vendor advises us that this GPz1100 was last run in August 2022 and is only selling due to his advancing years and a back operation which has made it difficult for him to push and turn the machine. Offered with V5C registration certificate; expired MoTs (most recent May 2021); various bills/invoices; Pembrokeshire Classics and VMCC correspondence; etc. 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1989 Suzuki GSX-R 750 SlingshotRegistration no. G805 OEOFrame no. GR7AA-102138Engine no. R716-105404Suzuki rewrote the 750-class rulebook when it launched the GSX-R750 back in 1985. The Gixxer's development had been heavily influenced by lessons learned from the works TT F1 and Endurance racers; lighter than a 600 and as powerful as a 1000, it made all other super-sports 750s seem flabby and slow.Like its predecessor, this new-for-1988 second generation GSX-R benefited from experience gained in racing, featuring a much stiffer frame and swinging arm; larger-diameter forks; larger front brakes; 4-pot brake callipers; 17' wheels; and a more aerodynamically efficient fairing. The engine had a shorter stoke; bigger valves; larger oil radiator; 4-into-2 exhaust system; and 36mm flat-slide 'Slingshot' carburettors that gave the model its nickname.One of the modern era's few instant classics, the GSX-R750 has been a huge commercial success for Suzuki and enjoys cult status today. Now more than 30 years old, many early GSX-Rs have suffered at the hands of successive owners, a state of affairs that has resulted in well preserved examples becoming increasingly sought after by collectors.This Slingshot was purchased by the vendor at Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale 2021 (Lot 345) and has since been recommissioned and dry stored. There is some corrosion present, and the bodywork shows signs of repairs. 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1992 Yamaha 1197cc V-MaxRegistration no. J399 MHRFrame no. JYA2WEE05NA022490Engine no. 2WE-022490Few motorcycles attain cult status as soon as they are announced. Introduced in 1985, the Yamaha V-Max is one of those rarities, but given the fact that it was conceived as a street-legal dragster, perhaps that is not so surprising. 'Ballistic Muscle' was how Bike magazine entitled its first road test of the 143bhp monster, declaring: 'When it comes to straight-line street rods, the V-Max is It.' This example was manufactured in 1992 and thus is a desirable 1st Generation V-Max, the most sought-after by collectors. The machine was purchased new by the last owner, Hans Schifferle, in July 1992 from Motorradsport Schmid of Munich (cost: 16,590 DM). Hans and Helmut Lichtenberg then set about extensively modifying it, fitting floating brake discs, Beringer brake callipers (6-pot at the front); BBS billet wheels, bespoke White Power front forks and adjustable rear shocks; Devil exhaust system; and improved engine plates to reduce vibration and stiffen the ride (said to be very 'tight'). To complete the picture, the brake reservoir, side panels, engine components, clutch cover and driveshaft were all chromium plated. Currently displaying a total of 8,216 miles on the odometer, the machine is offered with the following detached spares: swingarm, fork stanchions, rear shocks, yoke, brake calipers, brake pads and mudguard. Documentation includes a current V5C, a current MoT certificate, a 2021 servicing invoice. a German Fahrzeugschein; expired TüV (MoT) certificate and correspondence; 2021 invoice for new tyres; 2000 Motorradsport Schmid invoice for servicing: two VMX12U owner's manuals; and a Yamaha Riding Tips booklet.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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

2016 Honda NM4 VultusRegistration no. AX16 GYRFrame no. JH2RC82A9FK000067Engine no. RC70E6100076Looking like a stealth bomber inspired by Japanese Anime cartoons, the Vultus was a difficult machine to categorise right from the start. As far as Honda is concerned, the Vultus was a custom, yet at first glance it has more in common with a super scooter, full size wheels notwithstanding. The Vultus first emerged as a concept in 2014 and was then put into production as a limited edition model, sharing its 745cc twin-cylinder engine and DCT semi-automatic transmission with the NC750 Integra scooter. According to MCN: 'an 18/17in wheel combo and fat 200-section rear tyre means this is certainly no wobbly scoot... Instead it's rock stable, nimble enough to wriggle through traffic... and yet also a joy to carve and slice until the ground clearance runs out through the twisties.'Equipped with the optional panniers and heated grips, the Vultus we offer is one of only 50 officially imported into the UK by Honda and has been owned from new by the current vendor. The machine has covered a mere 1,500 miles from new and is described by the vendor as in excellent condition, having been serviced annually. The only notified blemish is a scuff to the bottom of one pannier. Last run in July 2022, this stunningly futuristic motorcycle is offered with sundry bills, current MoT and 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

2012 Norton Commando 961 Sport Registration no. FN62 FJFFrame no. SAYCMM01SCY000238Engine no. 501-0258•One owner from new•2,925 miles from new•Later type of ECU and other updates•Full history availableThe current vendor purchased this Commando 961 new from Norton at Donington Park on 1st October 2012. He owns several motorcycles and as a result has not ridden this one very much. Its present odometer reading is 2,925 miles. Norton serviced the Commando while it was under warranty and also fitted long silencers giving a better sound. Since then, the owner (a qualified aircraft engineer) has serviced the bike every year. It has been SORNed every winter. In 2014, following a leak in the petrol tank, Norton supplied a new petrol tank under warranty. This Commando was fitted with the early type of ECU. Following Norton's collapse, the vendor was able to purchase and fit the later ECU from the ECU manufacturers - Specialist Control Systems Ltd (SCS). Included was an adapter to connect the ECU to a laptop and use software downloaded from SCS's web site to adjust the ECU (adaptor included in sale). The Commando was taken to a tuning specialist - Innocent Engineering in Hungerford - this spring and they were able to adjust it to improve part-throttle fuelling and tick-over using this software. As Innocent are also suspension specialists, they adjusted the suspension and damping to give improved handling along with a better, softer ride. A new battery was fitted in 2020. This spring (2022) the Commando was taken to Motorvated Ltd in Derby, whose owner is Stuart Bodycote, an ex-Norton engineer. He gave it a full-service including cam chain adjustment and updated the bike with the later engine breather and air filter drain modifications. The machine will come with a file containing its complete history including receipts for parts; various Norton brochures and other publicity material; and magazine road tests and articles published around the time of purchase. Also included is correspondence from Norton explaining the delays in manufacturing the bike; an owner's handbook and the Norton Service Manual published by Norton. The machine also comes with a V5C Registration Certificate and MoT to October 2023. The original silencers and original ECU are included in the sale. 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1970 Norton 750cc Commando FastbackRegistration no. NTM 95HFrame no. 135051Engine no. 20M3S/135051This 1970 Norton Commando Fastback is finished in green and black and has matching numbers. The machine was supplied to the current owner by GB Motorcycles of Chippenham, Wiltshire in 2001 and has been in his possession for more than 20 years. This machine has seen limited used but has been much enjoyed as part of a collection of over 100 motorcycles. It has proven to be extremely reliable in all respects with the exception of the original glassfibre fuel tank, which was damaged by ethanol in the fuel. Consequently, a new ethanol fuel-proof fuel tank has been manufactured and supplied (using the original one as the mould). This has completely solved the problem. Apart from the upgraded fuel tank, the Commando remains completely standard and has never been dismantled during the current ownership. It has been regularly serviced by the Norton-enthusiast owner; a Norton Owners' Club member, he owns a large collection of Nortons and still uses his prized 1959 Norton Dominator Model 99, which he has owned since 1962. The machine is offered with a V5C Registration Certificate, a current MoT and a good history file of old MoTs, etc. 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1958 Norton 600cc Dominator 99Registration no. 340 BTOFrame no. N14 77071Engine no. 77071 14N (see text)Introduced for 1956, the 596cc Dominator Model 99 was outwardly identical to its Model 88 smaller brother. Though endowed with greater power and higher gearing which enabled it to top the magic 'ton', the 99 retained all the excellent handling and steering characteristics associated with the Featherbed chassis. The model remained essentially unchanged - apart from gaining alternator/coil-ignition electrics for 1958 - until dropped in 1962. This beautifully presented and original Model 99 is finished in its original colour of Post Office Red. According to the vendor, it retains many original features including 6V coil ignition; original mudguards and numberplates; correct speedometer and carburettor; original 6V ammeter and Lucas lights and wiring; and all the correct nuts, bolts and fixings The chrome wheel rims and stainless spokes are new. However, it should be noted that the crankcase has been re-stamped with the original engine number, suggesting it has been replaced at some point.The Dommie has been restored to 'as new' condition and kept in clean, dehumidified conditions in a bespoke housing-standard storage building by the owner, who has an extensive collection of motorcycles including many Nortons. A Norton Owners' Club member, he also rides a similar model owned since 1962. The machine will require careful running-in before its performance is used to the full. Accompanying documentation includes a V5C Registration Certificate and a fresh MoT. 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Number 118 of 650 made 2008 Triumph T100 Bonneville 50th Anniversary Registration no. AJ58 RKAFrame no. *SMTTJ9157G9367440*Engine no. 7362733Finished in a special Meriden Blue/Exotic Orange colour scheme echoing the 'Tangerine Dream' livery of the very first Triumph Bonneville of 1958/1959, this 50th Anniversary Bonneville was two years old when purchased by the vendor and is virtually unused. This model is essentially the same as the contemporary T100 Bonneville, and is powered by the latter's 865cc twin-cylinder engine. The original Bonneville engine was of 650cc, hence 650 units for this special edition.Since acquisition the Bonneville has been carefully stored in a purpose-built, fully insulated, housing-standard building and kept in a dehumidified atmosphere at medium temperature. It is completely original, flawless and 'as new' in all respects having covered only some 120 miles from new. The machine comes with a Certificate of Authenticity; all its original owner's handbooks; fresh MoT; and a V5C Registration Certificate. Signed by Triumph CEO, John Bloor, the aforementioned Certificate of Authenticity lists this machine as number '118' of the 650 in the 50th Anniversary limited edition, and it is similarly identified by a brass plate on the handlebar clamp. Presented in pristine condition, this rare and collectible motorcycle would make an ideal addition to any Triumph enthusiast's collection or similarly would fit very well into any museum. 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1968 BSA 650cc ThunderboltRegistration no. PAO 982FFrame no. A65TE 5070Engine no. XE 02916 A65LFollowing Triumph's lead, BSA turned to unitary construction of the engine/gearbox for its range of parallel twins, launching the all-new 500cc A50 and 650cc A65 Star models in January 1962. The cycle parts were much as before, comprising a duplex loop, swinging-arm frame fitted with a telescopic front fork. The first high-performance variant - the A65R Rocket - arrived in October 1963, only to be superseded the following year by the Lightning, the first of the unitary construction twins (along with its A50 equivalent, the Cyclone) to be equipped with the new splayed-port, twin-carburettor cylinder head. For 1965 the Star tourers were replaced by the A50 Royal Star and A65 Thunderbolt, both of which came with a single Amal Monobloc carburettor. This machine is a 1968 BSA A65 Thunderbolt fitted with a 1970 A65 Lightning engine equipped with an A65 Thunderbolt cylinder head. The BSA was sold to the current owner in 1991 as a restored machine and has since been tidied up by the vendor, the works including fitting a replacement fuel tank and side panels. Used sparingly, the bike has been carefully looked after by the owner, who has a sizeable collection of BSA A65s. Accompanying documentation includes a quantity of MoTs and SORNs, a V5C Registration Certificate and current MoT. 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1971 BSA 650cc Lightning SpecialRegistration no. BRM 848JFrame no. A65L EE 08786Engine no. A65L/EE 08493This 'oil-in-frame' Lightning was originally dispatched to BSA Incorporated in Baltimore, Maryland, USA on 17th May 1971, while its Lightning engine went to Hart, Nibbrig & Grieve in Sassenheim, Netherlands on 27th May 1971. Formerly part of the collection of the late David Jenner, well-known A65 specialist, the machine was sold to the current owner in 2010.Following the same high standards of restoration as David Jenner, the BSA has been fully restored to as new condition throughout (details and specification with documents). It has been refinished in a custom metallic blue and white colour scheme with a four-gallon ethanol-proof glassfibre fuel tank (based on a design by David Jenner). It also has scalloped side panels (based on a 1968 Triumph Thruxton Bonneville), swept-back exhausts, Gold Star silencers, and rear-set footrests.The engine is in standard specification throughout with standard crankshaft bearings throughout and a standard cylinder bore. As all the mechanicals have been overhauled and renewed, careful running in will be required before using the machine's performance to the full (only 10 miles have been covered since restoration). Accompanying documentation includes a V5C, NOVA certificate, BSA Owners' Dating Certificate and Vehicle Report, and a fresh MoT certificate.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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1971 BSA 654cc A65 FirebirdRegistration no. AVV 338JFrame no. A65FS HE12277Engine no. A65FS/HE12277This machine is a 1971 'oil-in-frame' BSA A65 Firebird with matching frame and engine numbers originally supplied to BSA Incorporated in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. It was re-imported to the UK in the late 1990s by well-known A65 specialist, the late David Jenner and sold to the current owner in 2010. Following the same high standards of restoration as David Jenner, this bike has been fully restored and is presented in beautiful condition throughout (details and specification with documents). The BSA has been refinished in a distinctive bright yellow and black combination, including black wheel hubs and brake plates, and a pair of non-standard matte black megaphone-style silencers and exhaust pipes to suit the style of the machine.The engine, like the rest of the motorcycle, is fully reconditioned with all worn parts replaced or refurbished. The timing-side crankshaft bearing is minus 0.010', the crankshaft journals minus 0.020' and the cylinders with new pistons are bored to plus 0.020'. Of course, following the rebuild the usual running-in process will be required before using the machine's performance to the full. (Fewer than 10 miles have been covered since the restoration.) Accompanying documentation includes a V5C Registration Certificate; a NOVA certificate; a BSA Owners' Club Dating Certificate and Vehicle Report; and a fresh MoT. 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1971 BSA 740cc Rocket IIIRegistration no. UMA 429KFrame no. A75R KG00367Engine no. A75R KG00367Essentially a 'Tiger-and-a-half', the Triumph and BSA 750cc Triples were launched in 1969. BSA-Triumph had learned a lot about engine development from racing the 500cc twins, and the Triples were the most powerful machines in their class. Today they enjoy an enthusiastic following worldwide and are supported by numerous recognised specialists and a first rate owners' club – the TR3OC – whose annual 'Beezumph Rally' is highly recommended. A matching-numbers 1972 model built in September 1971, this Rocket III was exported new to the USA and first registered in the UK in July 2010. Restored by its first UK owner in 2010 (all bills on file), the BSA was converted by him to five-speed transmission and electric starting in 2018. The fuel tank was restored by specialists Lewis & Templeton and the speedometer rebuilt (but not zeroed) by Gagg & Son. Last run earlier this year, having covered only some 1,500 miles since restoration. 'UMA 429K' has a number of concours awards to its credit: Llan Bike Fest 2017; B.M.P.S. 2017; TOMC 'Best Classic Motorcycle' 2014; 'Best Rocket III' TR3OC Cadwell Park 2014; Best Mk2 Rocket 3' Anglesey Circuit 2010; and 'Best Mark II Rocket 3' Beezumph 20 (all awards included). Offered with a dating certificate, V5C document and keys.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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1976 Triumph 740cc T160 TridentRegistration no. MYE 306PFrame no. JK05594Engine no. JK05594Of BSA-Triumph's two flagship three-cylinder models, only the Triumph Trident survived the Group's collapse in 1972, continuing as the five-speed T150V and later the heavily revised and restyled T160 (using the inclined engine of the deleted BSA Rocket III, suitably altered to appear more Triumph-like). The important production race victories achieved (most notably by the works Triumph 'Slippery Sam') testify eloquently to how effective a high-speed road-burner a well-fettled triple can be; indeed, the T160's improved cycle parts reflected lessons learned from production racing. Other important advances included an electric starter, rear disc brake and left-side gearchange. Fewer than 7,500 T160s were made between March 1975 and December 1976 when the Small Heath factory closed, and this last-of-the-line triple can only become increasingly collectible. Today the BSA-Triumph triples enjoy an enthusiastic following worldwide and are supported by a first rate owners' club - the T&R3OC - and numerous recognised specialists. This T160 was restored in 2017 when the following new parts were fitted: clutch and pressure plate; wiring harness; rear brake master cylinder, pipes and pads; tyres and tubes; chain and sprockets. At the same time the forks were rebuilt with new seals and the fuel tank re-sprayed (bills available). The Triumph last ran in August 2022 and is described by the vendor as in good condition throughout. Offered with three expired MoTs and 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1970 BSA 654cc ThunderboltRegistration no. DVT 65JFrame no. DC21051 A65TEngine no. DC21051 A65TFollowing Triumph's lead, BSA turned to unitary construction of the engine/transmission for its range of parallel twin as the 1960s dawned, launching the all-new 500cc A50 and 650cc A65 Star models in January 1962. The basic architecture of the preceding A7/A10 was retained, so the new engine remained an air-cooled parallel twin with 360-degree crankshaft and single camshaft mounted at the rear of the cylinder block. The cycle parts were much as before, comprising a duplex loop, swinging-arm frame fitted with telescopic front fork. For 1965 the Star tourers were replaced by the A50 Royal Star and A65 Thunderbolt, both of which came with a single Amal Monobloc carburettor. The single-carburettor twin was preferred by many riders, being more economical, easier to keep in tune and only marginally less powerful than the twin-carb Lightning model.First registered 17 September 1970, the vendor purchased the BSA as a 'two-owner example' in 1972 for £265 when displaying just 4,200 miles, and fitted the oil cooler, crash bars and carrier shortly after. The motorcycle was registered to the vendors brother in November 1985 whilst working overseas, seeing little use until 1997 when transferred back to the vendor, a competent Aston Martin mechanic. In 2020 the forks were repainted, and the fork seals renewed. Now displaying 8,859 miles to the odometer, the vendor advises the machine starts easily and idles well (video on file). Accompanying documentation consists of two expired Mots', a 1978 tax disc and two keys.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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1971 Norton 810cc Commando by Paul DunstallRegistration no. TFV 59JFrame no. 140225Engine no. 140225Owned by the current vendor for 32 years, the matching-numbers Norton Commando offered here has been extensively upgraded with accessories produced by famed Norton tuner Paul Dunstall. One of the smartest café racers we have seen in a long while, it features Dunstall's 810cc alloy cylinder block; fuel tank, seat and front mudguard; twin-leading-shoe front brake (very rare); clip-on 'bars; rear-set footrests; and Decibel silencers. Other notable features include an in-period Churchgate Mouldings fairing with nosecone; Borrani flanged alloy wheel rims shod with Dunlop TT100 tyres; Boyer Bransden electronic ignition; Fred Barlow-tuned big-valve cylinder head; 4S camshaft; and vernier-adjustable Isolastic engine mounts. This machine has recently been treated to a complete 'last nut and bolt' rebuild to a very high standard by a former Superbike engineer. Only parts of the highest quality have been used and hand finished, while 99% of the fittings and fastenings are stainless steel. In addition, the fuel tank has been treated and is now ethanol-proof. Completed in 2020, the machine comes with old/current V5/V5C documents and a vast quantity of paperwork dating back to the 1980s when many of these special parts were purchased. 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1976 Triumph 744cc T140 BonnevilleRegistration no. NPH 912PFrame no. T140V AN67186Engine no. T140V AN67186'The Bonneville's biggest plus must be its weight, or rather, the lack of it. At just 424lb with a gallon of fuel, it's a hundredweight lighter than several Oriental machines of similar capacity.' – Bike magazine, January 1979. The final phase of Triumph twin development began in 1972 with the first appearance of the new enlarged-to-750cc version of the Bonneville, the increase in bore size necessitating a new crankcase to accommodate the larger barrel. Other improvements included a new ten-stud cylinder head, triplex primary chain, stronger transmission and a disc front brake. A five-speed gearbox, introduced on the preceding 650 Bonneville, was standard equipment on the 750. Despite the age of the basic design and strong competition from Japanese and European manufacturers, the Bonnie remained for many years the UK's top-selling 750 and was voted Motor Cycle News 'Machine of the Year' in 1979. This Triumph T140V Bonneville was purchased from the USA in November 1989 and first registered in the UK in February 1992. Offered from the collection of noted collector, the late Ken Senior, the Bonnie retains its factory paintwork and last US registration plate. A total of 8,192 miles is shown on the odometer. Accompanying paperwork consists of an old US title; the 1989 bill of sale; and old V5/V5C registration documents. 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1979 Triumph 750cc T140 Flat Tracker SpecialRegistration no. KDL 680VFrame no. T140E CA19690Engine no. T140E CA19690A mainstay of American motorcycle sport for decades, flat track racing has only caught on in the UK relatively recently. By the mid-2000s, there were two series: the ACU National Short-track Championship and the Silkolene Short-track Championship, both of which catered for a variety of different types of machine ranging from moto-cross and enduro bikes to purpose-built flat-trackers. Back in the late 1970s though, there was another, ultimately abortive, attempt to establish the sport in this country in the form of the Strongbow Cider-backed series, most of the machines contesting it being Triumph engined flat-trackers. To drum up interest, the organisers had to have American stars present, and Kenny Roberts and Dave Aldana were flown over from the USA to show the Brits how it should be done.This flat tracker-style special was purchased by Mark Wilsmore of Ace Café fame in 1984. Built by the late Bill Crosby of Reg Allen Motorcycles, it features twin front disc brakes with AP Lockheed lightweight racing brake callipers; a Micron fork brace; and a Norman Hyde oil cooler. Purchased by the vendor at the Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale 2018 (Lot 393), they have since recommissioned it and dry stored. The machine comes with an old V5; a quantity of MoTs (most recent expired 2007); and old/current V5C Registration Certificates.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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1972 Rickman Street Métisse Triumph 700cc SpecialRegistration no. GVG 359KFrame no. 970 REngine no. TR6P DU59167'The components for this Rickman Métisse were all bought in the classic period, but never assembled into a complete machine until 2003.' – The Classic Motor Cycle, January 2008. The Rickman brothers - Don and Derek - were already established moto-cross stars when they built the first Métisse in 1959, and within a decade their company would grow to become one of the biggest and best-known independent motorcycle frame-makers. The machine offered here is an example of the 'Street Métisse', which was launched at the Earls Court Motorcycle Show in 1966. It was purchased in 2001 as a never-assembled kit of parts, many still in their original boxes, by George Blackwell, who went on to build it into a complete machine, finishing the task in September 2003. The original purchaser of these parts was one A.Appleton of Norfolk. Notable features include Norton forks with Paul Dunstall sliders and integral front brake callipers; Rickman eight-valve cylinder head; Quaife five-speed gearbox; Dunstall exhaust system, AP Racing rear brake: and a Rickman 700cc conversion. Although the frame was designed to be oil-bearing, it was considered safer to use a separate (central) oil tank. This most handsome special comes with a vast accumulation of bills and other documentation dating back to the late 1960s, including Rickman Brothers' invoice for frame number 'R.970'. A copy of the aforementioned magazine article is on file also. 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1999 BMW K1200 RSRegistration no. V434 DAHFrame no. WB10544A0XZA32724Engine no. 11992251The BMW K1200RS is a sport-touring motorcycle and is the last evolution of the BMW four-cylinder longitudinal engine, often referred to as the flying brick. From 1996 to 2004 37,992 units were built at the BMW plant in Spandau Germany. It was based on a revamped version of the K 1100 RS, conceptually a similar bike, but whose 1092 cc engine made a lot less power and revved lower.The engine in the K1200 RS is an 1171cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder engine with dual overhead cams and four valves per cylinder, using a crankshaft with 5mm more stroke. It also had more revving ability with lighter pistons and valves, plus they tuned it for more power with a higher 11.5:1 compression ratio (vs 11.0:1) and ram air, all of which give the K1200 RS 30 more horsepower (23 more kW) peak. Acquired in 2017, this K1200 currently displays a total of 20,913 miles (at the time of cataloguing) and was last ridden in 2018. Currently sorned and dry stored. Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Offered with V5C registration certificate; expired MoT; service book and owner's manual and a Haynes workshop manual.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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

c.1981 Villa-Sebring 125Registration no. not registeredFrame no. FV-S*4073* DGM0M50957Engine no. FV125S4064Brothers Francesco and Walter Villa began building their own machines in the mid-1960s. Walter raced Villa bikes before his rise to stardom, securing three consecutive 250-class World Championships for Harley-Davidson between 1974 and '76, to which he added one in the 350 class. Manufactured up to 1988, the firm's lightweight roadsters used proprietary engines at first, while its successful moto-cross and enduro models used motors of Villa's own design. From the early 1980s the roadsters featured water-cooled engines of Villa's own manufacture, such as the Seebring offered here (idiosyncratic spelling is correct).The production Seebring's cockpit fairing was mounted directly on the front fork while this one's is fixed to the frame, as seen on the later version of this model: the Daytona. It also has a low exhaust pipe, whereas the standard Seebring had a high-level pipe. Probably this is a pre-production machine built for a trade show prior to the start of series production in 1982. Noteworthy features include reed-valve induction, a six-speed gearbox, Motoplat electronic ignition, mono-shock rear suspension, disc front brake and 18' alloy wheels. We are advised that the machine has been homologated but is not licensed. Purchased by the vendor at the Bonhams Spring Stafford Sale 2016 (Lot 230), it has been dry stored since and 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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

One owner from new 1972 Bultaco 250cc Metrella MkIIRegistration no. HUK 118JFrame no. B-2304507Engine no. M-2304507One of motorcycling's many legends, the foundation of Bultaco was occasioned by the resignation of Francisco Xavier Bulto from Montesa, a company he had co-founded with Pedro Permanyer in 1945. The Montesa board wanted to withdraw from racing. Bulto disagreed and left in 1958, taking most of the racing department with him to set up a new company – Bultaco. Given the circumstances of Bultaco's birth, the company began racing soon afterwards.The Bultaco Metralla Mk 2 was marketed as 'a wolf in sheep's clothing, a road racer that you can ride on the street.' The design was simple, the hand built mechanicals reliable and tough, the handsome bike stark, stable, and fast. This example offered here was imported new in Northern Ontario where the current vendor grew up and purchased the Metralla from a local Honda dealership for around 350 dollars (original purchase receipt on file). In 1979 he moved to the UK and the Metralla was put into storage in his father's apartment building lock up until he passed away in 2010, the Metralla was imported into the UK where it was completely restored over a period of three years (2011-2014) at a cost of around £6,000. Parts that could be restored were and NOS parts were sourced, including the seat that came from Japan. Since then, it has been dry stored and used occasionally for trips to Goodwood from London. The machine was last run in December 2021, following a period of inactivity, recommissioning is recommended before returning to the road thus the machine is sold strictly as viewed. Offered with V5C Registration Certificate.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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

One owner from new 1981 Ducati 864cc 900SSRegistration no. NPK 688WFrame no. DM860SS 090574Engine no. 091895 DM860•Classic 'bevel-drive' Ducati•Improved 'square case' model•24,217 miles from newDucati's second-generation v-twin engine - the 900cc 'square case' (actual capacity 864cc) - debuted in the 860GT of 1974 and the following year was used to power the new 900SS superbike. The latter was styled like the original 750SS that had been developed from Paul Smart's 1972 Imola winner. (The 750SS continued in this new 'square case' guise, though almost all of these smaller, second-generation models were destined for the Italian market). More than just a simple over-bore, the 'square case' engine incorporated a new camshaft drive arrangement, improved oil pump, cartridge-type oil filter and electronic ignition. In addition, the gearchange was moved to the left-hand side and the frame altered to provide chain adjustment at the swinging arm pivot. As had been the case with the original 750SS, desmodromic valve gear distinguished the new sports roadster from its tourer counterpart. 'Like the tamer valve spring version of the engine in the 900GTS it is uncannily smooth, while possessing a much more dramatically punchy power output than the soft touring motor,' reported Bike magazine in October 1977. Breathing through gaping 40mm Dell'Orto carburettors, the 900SS engine produced 70bhp at 7,500rpm, an output good enough for a top speed of 135mph. The 900SS's competition heritage was obvious on the road: 'While other flash Italian bikes are basically roadsters dressed up and pretending to be racers, this is the real thing,' declared Bike. Engine design improvements pioneered on the Darmah model were incorporated for 1978 together with a left-side gearchange, while Speedline alloy wheels were adopted part way through the year. For 1981 the 900SS underwent more extensive updating, gaining improved cylinder heads, Bosch ignition and - later on - a revised gearbox. Production ceased during 1982 after a little over 6,000 had been produced and today this classic Ducati bevel-drive twin is highly sought after. This particular 900SS has belonged to the current vendor from new. Noteworthy features include stainless Conti-type (Keihan) silencers; Boyer Bransden electronic ignition; and Koni shock absorbers (original Marzocchis included in the sale). Described by the vendor as in good condition, the Ducati was last run approximately 10 years ago and will require re-commissioning before returning to the road. The machine is offered with Boyer and Koni instructions; a V5C Registration Certificate; and MoT certificates up to 2005.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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

1969 Ducati 450 MkIII DesmoRegistration no. HWR 162GFrame no. DM450 451100Engine no. DM450 451100•Eleganza prize winner•2019 Motogiro entrant•Top of the range Super Sport variantBy the mid-fifties Ducati was facing closure, so in a final throw of the dice hired Fabio Taglioni to design a bike to win the Motogiro. This and the Milano Taranto were known as the Gran Fondo (big ride) races, travelling across the Italian countryside as the ultimate high speed marketing machine, regularly making the front pages of newspapers. Taglioni's bevel drive overhead cam Gran Sport was the result, taking every place but one in the 1955 giro 100cc class, and fifth overall, only beaten by 175s.The following year a 125cc version would win outright, securing Ducati's future and ultimately being developed into 250 and 350 versions.The next significant development of Ducati's singles were the 'wide case' models of 1967. Changes were not just confined to the wider rear engine crankcase casting and frame mounting: Taglioni and his team also incorporated a stronger con-rod and big-end bearing, alongside improvements to the lubrication system and gearbox. There was also fulfilment of a Taglioni dream, with desmodromic valve actuation now available on production models, not just the racers. These top-of-the-range super sports variants were distinguished by their extra chrome and restrained 'D' decals on the side panels. Late in 1968 the Ducati single appeared in its largest '450' (actually 436cc) incarnation, which offered considerably more torque courtesy of the substantial hike in capacity, and additional frame bracing to allow a rider to make the most of it. They are a joy to ride, especially on Italian mountain roads. Bike magazine wrote in 1975 that they offer 'that rare blend of two wheeled excitement, satisfaction and safety'.This particular 450 MkIII Desmo motorcycle was imported from the US and then fettled and UK registered by Made In Italy Motorcycles of Stowmarket several years ago, a business much admired by the UK cognoscenti. The current owner reports that it ran very well during the 2019 Motogiro D'Italia, winning the 'Eleganza' prize offered by the Ducati Museum and presented by director Livio Lodi who considered it 'a most original and well preserved motorcycle'.Original parts, including the Borrani rims and heel/toe gear-lever, are included, as the 450D is currently fitted with stainless steel rims and a conventional gear lever, as well as a12v conversion. It is offered with two keys and a current V5C registration certificate.In common with many Ducatis imported from the US the frame number plaque is absent and the frame number is not a factory stamping, and duplicates the engine number. However it is as recorded on the V5C. Accordingly prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to the origins, date and suitability of the machine's component parts prior to bidding.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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com