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- Devitt MCN Festival of Motorcycling Sale 2023
- 2000 Honda VTR1000 SP-1 999cc
2000 Honda VTR1000 SP-1 999cc
Lot Number: 358
2000 Honda VTR1000 SP-1 999cc
The bike that Honda built to beat Ducati at their own game - and succeeded. An early SP-Y model of the VTR1000.
- Sold for: £8,438
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 14th May, 2023 at 11.00am BST at East of England Arena, Peterborough, PE2 6XE
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REG NUMBER
W722 YNK
SUMMARY
The bike that Honda built to beat Ducati at their own game - and succeeded. An early SP-Y model of the VTR1000.
DESCRIPTION
- Built to demonstrate just what Honda could do if it wanted to, the RC51 VTR1000 SP-1 was a state-of-the-art racing motorcycle that wore its Honda Racing Corporation stickers with pride
- Won the 2000 World Superbike Championship first time out with Colin Edwards
- Impressive numbers; 999cc, V-twin, DOHC 4-valve offering 136bhp and 171mph
- In super, ready to ride condition with only 17,000 miles. Some evidence of a light cosmetic restoration in the past
- Recent service work includes a full engine check and replacement of all consumable parts
- Service/warranty book in the pouch, an original sales brochure, toolkit and service invoices
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 358
- Make
- HONDA
- Model
- VTR1000 SP-1
- Registration Number
- W722 YNK
- Frame Number
- JH2SC45A0YM004439
- Engine Number
- SC45E2006664
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Rowan Huntley
- Motorcycle Specialist
- 01926 691141
- enquiries@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Rowan.
CONTACTPlease note that due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of the venue by 12pm on Monday 15th May.
Full payment must be received before any item is available to be released.
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