c.1983 Honda RS500R 499cc

c.1983 Honda RS500R 499cc

The RS500R was introduced in 1982 and this restored example is finished in Ron Haslam Honda Britain colours. Complete as pictured but missing its balance shaft. Not currently running so will require recommissioning before use.

  • ESTIMATE: £55,000 - £65,000

+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)

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LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 4th May, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    UNREGISTERED

SUMMARY

The RS500R was introduced in 1982 and this restored example is finished in Ron Haslam Honda Britain colours. Complete as pictured but missing its balance shaft. Not currently running so will require recommissioning before use.

DESCRIPTION

  • The RS500 was introduced in 1982 and used by importers teams and privateers until 1988
  • Similar to the factory NS500 but used slightly less exotic materials, making it more affordable
  • Water-cooled, three-cylinder, two-stroke with reed-valve induction until 1986 when Honda released the ATAC stystem
  • Successful from its debut and now collectible and sought after
  • This restored example is finished in Ron Haslam Honda Britain colours
  • Complete as pictured but missing its balance shaft
  • Not currently running so will require recommissioning before use
  • A great looking example of the legendary RS500R
  • No paperwork

SPECIFICATION

Make
HONDA
Model
RS500R
Registration Number
UNREGISTERED
Frame Number
RS500RF-
MOT Expiry
Exempt
Engine Number
Not Seen

GALLERY

SPECIALIST

Consignor

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