Here at Classic Sport Bikes For Sale, we search the world for unique, rare, exotic or just plain cool classic sport bikes (25yrs and older) for your viewing pleasure.
Here we have ALL of the above!
Gran Prix bikes with real racing heritage usually end up in factory museums, large private museums, or gifted to the riders themselves for a job well done.
Championship winning GP bikes are in a league all of their own
Amazing. Amazing!
Thank to everyone who sent in emails for the heads up!
We have seen several NC35’s lately but here is another one in California! Located in North Park, California is a Honda RVF400R that is titled as a 2001MY. The bike currently has 32,500km (20,194mi) and the owner states that he purchased it with 1,200km (745mi). Within the last 1000mi the bike has had: “…valve adjustment, new clutch plates, fresh tires, fork rebuild, new Two Brothers carbon fiber exhaust can and a new chain.” The bike also has a Ohlins rear shock and aftermarket rearsets. This example is California titled and registered. Stock, these bikes have adjustable front suspension, and with the Ohlins rear this one has fitted, make this a very nice handling bike weighing in at only 165kg. NC35s have 17″ front and rear wheels. This bike has a market correct asking price of $6,500. See this NC35 on Craigslist here.
A HUGE thanks to Matt for submitting this to RSBFS.com. I’m not sure how he found it, but it is a Super Bike Collectors dream come true. This auction consists of 20 factory homologation Super Bikes that cover the past three decades and a WSB winner to boot. Depending on what your cup of tea is there is something for every homologation fan. There are four 888 SPO’s, three regular RC30’s, a RC45, a 916 SP3, Desmocedici RR , three OW01’s, a ZX-7R K2, a 996R, a RC51 done up in Castrol racing colors and it has Colin Edwards signature, R1 SP2006 and a uber rare all white RC30 that is said to be 1 of 30. The bad part about this post is that this auction is taking place in the United Kingdom. I know there are some collectors that follow RSBFS that are probably chomping at the bit if they weren’t already aware of this auction. Some of these bikes are basically unobtainable by all standards, but yet here they are for the taking.
What I find crazy about this auction is that none of the bikes have bids on them yet; so either this auction is being kept relatively quiet or it’s a sealed bid type of auction. Whatever the case may be pull up a chair and grab your favorite adult beverage because you’ll be here a while. I think I’ve looked at it no less than 5 times in 4 hours. I just can’t get over it.
Check them out and lets see some comments:
One of the nicest collections we’ve ever had on RSBFS and you can view them all here.
1994 Honda NSR 250 for sale on the Minneapolis, MN CL and is said to have a current title and registration.
With a price of $10,000.00 and an average picture it makes this one tough to digest at first glance. I did a quick search on RSBFS.com for past MC28’s and this one might be a little on the high side, but you can be the judge.
Located in Hamm Lake, MN and listed on the local CL the seller doesn’t offer much information other than.
For sale 1994 Honda NSR 250 Mick Doohan Repsol replica bike
Licensed and titled in Minnesota
As the seller states this one is done up in the rare 96′ SP Repsol colors that commemorated Mick Doohan’s 95′ Grand Prix 500cc championship. There’s no mention of mileage, history, type of plastics on the bike i.e. OEM, Tyga or Chinese, but from what I can tell in the picture it looks pretty good. I really like the orange wheels v. the 96′ models black ones.
The 94 MC28’s were the first year for the single sided swing-arm and PGM IV engine management system that was activated by the smart card. The smart card doesn’t fare well with the die hard MC28 fans because they are hard to de-restrict for maximum power output. It was said that Honda used the PGM IV so they could meet the Japanese EPA restrictions that went in to effect in 1994. For whatever the reason, I think it’s pretty cool to have a card to start your bike.
So if you’re getting ready to jump in to the Spring bike market, but really can’t wait until the weather breaks give this one a look. You can check out the ad and contact the seller here
Located just outside of London, is a 1991 Honda NR with 1,360 miles. This is an official U.K. import; it was originally used by Honda as a display item and wasn’t registered until the end of 2002. The bike comes with all manuals, books, and cards originally supplied when new. The asking price is £105,000 which as of 02/27/10 converts to $160,126.57 and 117,740.13€ respectively. We have only posted one NR in the past, that bike had an asking price of 45,000€–making it seem like a deal in retrospect! The NR is an amazing piece of machinery however, much newer machinery will walk away from it but this bike is the ultimate street bike tour de force. There were only 700 NRs produced and they are very rarely traded in the public market so you can ask what you’d like–as in this case. The NR came with an amazing eight valves per cylinder, oval piston 90° V4 (Essentially a V8 with the cylinder walls knocked out); a traditional twin spar aluminum frame, and the most up to date suspension Honda could fit. The NR influenced many bikes to follow as, it is purported, the original drawings of the 916 were changed following Honda’s release of the NR. It is also interesting to note that the FIM rulebook for MotoGP specifically states that cylinders must be round, the original NR750 is the reason for this I suspect. If you have the means, I would encourage you to pick up a NR at some point as it would be hard to top being able to plop the nickel, silver, and carbon fiber ignition key on the bar after an amazing ride.
See the ad on eBay UK See a light review and some good photos/videos of the Honda NR here.
A very nice looking RC45 has become available in Ohio! Located in Canton, Ohio is a 1994 Honda RVF750R with less than 2,000 original miles. The seller states that this bike has been meticulously maintained and is in perfect condition. The seller states that this bike is number nineteen of the fifty RC45’s that were imported into the U.S to satisfy AMA requirements. The bike has been fitted with a titanium full exhaust system by Yoshimura (A rare piece in and of itself), Zero Gravity windscreen, and a K&N air filter. The seller states that “The PGMFi has also been wired to top secret HRC specs.” I suspect this is a reference to the ECU that originally limited the power output to 85hp but could reach 148hp with serious HRC components–I doubt this bike has that much power but it would be curious to know what “top secret” things have been done to it. Phil posted a UK RC45 with zero miles that was listed for $39,000, making this bikes price of $35,000 agreeable as it is actually in the U.S., has less than 2k miles, and is fitted with the titanium Yosh system. The original MSRP for these bikes was $27,000. The RC45 was the first production Honda to feature USD forks and is fitted with the sixteen inch front wheel that Honda preferred during the 1990s. As with the majority of the bikes we post on RSBFS, this is one that I’d be happy to own. See the bike on Craigslist here.
Here is another CBR400RR but this time on the West Coast. Located in Auburn, Washington is a titled & registered 1990 Honda CBR400RR. This bike is no-where near perfect cosmetically but it is said to run very well. See the other NC29 we just posted for comparison here. The bike has been tracked in the past, with everything drilled for safety-wire, and has cosmetic damage from being dropped. Mileage looks to be 28,000km (17,400mi). The bike has recently been dyno’d and shows 53hp at the rear wheel. The bike has newer Michelin’s with good tread, braided lines, Scorpion silencer, 1/4 turn throttle and a CBR600 rear shock. The seller states that this is the only NC29 registered in the state of Washington. The asking price is $3,500. If you’re looking for an ugly, but nice handling, bike; see this CBR on PNWRiders here.
This is a Rossi replica CBR400RR available in Florida! Located in Clearwater, Florida is a 1992 Honda CBR400R BabyBlade with 37,000 miles. That is this bikes biggest failing, it does have high mileage but as a Honda, it still should be very dependable for the extended future. It does have replacement plastics but they look to be in very good condition and are in a very attractive replica scheme. It has carbon exhaust, carbon air ducts and, annoyingly, it does have a polished frame. The seller states that the bike runs perfectly and comes with a clean Florida title and registration (The photos show both a Maine and Florida license plate). These 400’s weigh in at 163kg, have 53hp, and redline at 14,500rpm–a very fun sounding formula. The asking price is $4,500. This example isn’t without faults but it looks to be a descent, and usable, CBR400RR titled and registered in the U.S. See this CBR on Craigslist here. See a very nice photo collection of the bike here.
This is a 1986 NS400R Rothmans Replica that looks to be titled & Registered in California! Located in Oak Hills, California is a 1986 Honda NS400R with California plates on it. The seller doesn’t state directly that the bike is street registered but I’d assume it is from the photos and it also having 11,750 miles. In 1986, NS400R’s were released in a Freddie Spencer, Rothmans, replica paint scheme. This example looks to be in very good condition only missing the Rothmans decals on the sides. NS400Rs feature a three-cylinder, two-stroke engine with ATAC in a V formation. Two cylinders face forward and one on the back side of the V; this formula results in a respectable 59hp to the rear wheel. With 59rwhp and weighing in at 415lbs wet, the NS400R was known to be one of the best handling bikes when it was released. Now, this is where RSBFS comes in. A bike that was renowned when released had to have people fighting to get one; however, the bike was never officially sold in the U.S., making it nigh impossible unless you had the means. This a lucky example brought in by someone with the means! The only imperfection with the bike, the seller mentions, is that the tach currently isn’t working–a necessity on a two-stroke. The last NS400R we saw in the U.S. sold for $8,000 on eBay with eight bids. The asking price for this one is a bit steeper at $10,500; but, as always, try to find another California registered example. See the bike on Craigslist here.
1990 Honda RC30 VFR 750RR for sale on the Orange County CL and located in Huntington Beach, CA.
Update: This bike has been sold
With an asking price of $12,500.00 this one will not be around very long so don’t delay if you’re in the market. RC 30’s have been well documented on our site and have been a long time favorite for most of us on RSBFS. Although not a perfect example like the ones we’ve posted in the past, this one has plenty of potential and the price certainly reflects the minor issues. One of the major pluses with this particular bike is that it still owned by the original purchaser and he has the original parts that will go with the bike. It currently has 14,344 on the clock and has been sitting for about 1 1/2 to 2 years so it will need a little TLC. Some of the pictures show where the aluminum has started to oxidize and it will need to be polished to bring it back to life, but that shouldn’t be a deterant to anyone interested in this bike as it has a whole lot of positive things to offer.
Have a look:
Quotes from the listing:
1990 Honda RC30/VFR750RR. #31 of 300 in the US. Liquid-cooled, 90-degree V-4 engine with: Titanium connecting rods, 2-ring racing pistons, gear-driven overhead cams with 4 valves per cylinder, magnesium rocker and side covers, close-ratio 6-speed transmission. Twin-spar aluminum frame with single-sided swing arm. Hand-laid fiberglass bodywork and aluminum gas tank. Aeroquip braided steel brake and clutch lines. Muzzy stainless steel header. Dyno-jet carburetor kit
This RC does sport an aftermarket exhaust, but as stated the owner does still have the original so this one could be put back to 100% original if so desired. For me with 14,000 miles it wouldn’t have to be a garage queen. Because for the price your going to pay, to park this one in the garage, riding it a few times a month isn’t going to hurt your wallet one bit. I’ve talked to the owner several times and he was super helpful and answered all of my questions. We don’t make it a habit to call sellers of RSBFS before making a post, but I had a genuine interest in this bike, but in the end decided it was too much for me to chew on at this point and time. So should you be interested in a low priced piece of Honda HRC history give Gene a shout and listen to what he has to say about his RC. And as you can imagine, he’s had a lot of interest already so don’t delay!
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