Values of Honda’s overbuilt homologation special VF1000R have been shockingly low up until very recently, but these red-white-and-blue beasts are starting to see a significant increase in price. They’re not lightweight or nimble at nearly 600lbs with a tank of fuel, but Honda’s build quality and engineering prowess are on display throughout the bike: the…
While I’ve known about the Mecum and Bohmans auctions in Las Vegas for several years now, this was my first chance to go. We found a great package for the Bellagio and decided to make a quick trip of the event. Unfortunately we were only able to make it to the Bonhams sale but as…
The popular conception of homologation specials is one of thinly-veiled racebikes, competition bodywork with a couple holes cut in it for headlights, close-ratio gearboxes, and racebike power just a remap/rejet away. The reality is sometimes far less exciting. Sure, the Honda VF1000R may look like an endurance-racing bike with lights, but at a portly 600lbs…
I have to admit the VF1000R was a bit before my time; my memories of 1985 are more about flying Deloreans than 1000cc sportbikes. For anyone else who doesn’t remember, the Honda VF series of bikes included everything from a 400cc standard to 1000cc sportbikes. The passage of time has relegated most of the lineup to…
This big gal is fresh from display in the seller’s office. Showing just a tick over 10k miles and all stock, the seller reports it’s also road ready which should appeal to collectors and Sunday riders alike. Bidding is picking up at $4,300 reserve not met and 6 days remaining. Have a great weekend all!…
1985 Honda VF1000R on eBay Honda’s VF1000R was an evolution of the earlier 1000cc Interceptor (the VF1000F) and it was evident that Honda had it’s eyes on the racetrack. While earlier Interceptors had a half fairing, the VF1000R got a full fairing, lower clipon bars, a larger fuel tank (for endurance racing), rearsets and a…
Some more 80’s Honda action this week, only this time the bike is in much better condition and has all of its parts included! Modern sportbikes often obsessively address issues of weight while clawing at ever-higher horsepower numbers, worshiping at the temple founded by Lotus founder Colin Chapman and his philosophy that, “adding power makes…
Posted soon after Tad had spotted the 1985 Honda VF1000R, is this 1986 edition. As Tad noted in the comments, this has the preferred headlight setup. This one has about the same miles at 8,411, but unlike the other, this auction is still live — which means if you missed the first one, you have…