1983 Honda XLV750R Limited - Super Rare

or sale, xtremely rare 1983 Honda XLV750R “Limited Edition" #236 of initial production run of 500 units sold in Japan only. I am only personally aware of one other in the USA, ut understand another sold in Las Vegas several years ago. This bike has recently been completely serviced, ncluding carbs overhauled, ank clean, rakes overhauled, ew petcock and a brand new Wilber mono-shock on the rear. It is completely original with the exception of the shock. The bike starts, uns, hifts and stops as it should. It is not show room but for it's age in quite nice shape overall. There is some paint deterioration here and there most prominent on the upper cylinder heads. The HRC color scheme is also considered very desirable. I have never registered the bike so it will be sold by Bill of Sale Only.The bike is picture with with H&B Alu bags, he pannier rack goes with the bike, he panniers DO NOT,...... 14K Km or 8900 miles One of Kind don’t miss the chance…

The Story:

The Honda XLV750R is a dual-sport motorcycle manufactured from 1983 to 1986 by Honda Motor Company, apan. A first prototype of the motorcycle was introduced to the public at the Paris Motor Show in October 1982. The XLV was initially intended for the European market only (with the exception of the UK), ut from 1985 on, t was also sold in Australia and New Zealand

In the first production run in 1983, 00 "Limited Edition"-models were produced for the Japanese home market. The "Limited Edition"models can be identified by a golden metal badge attached to the right side of the auxiliary frame (below the seat) and are otherwise, xcept for the perforated front brake disc and the blue strap on the seat, dentical to the standard model. Seepics this is # 236. According to a registration list maintained in Germany there are 17 “Limited Edition” model owners worldwide, in the USA,including myself, ut I am sure that is probably not a comprehensive list

The XLV750R (Honda type designation: (RD01) was Honda's first dual-sport motorcycle with two cylinders. It has an air-/oil-cooled V-twin engine with hydraulic valve tappets and a shaft drive. Those two construction features make the XLV a very low maintenance motorcycle. Other technical highlights at the time of introduction were the dry sump lubrication system (with the main frame acting as an oil tank), he three valves per cylinder (two inlet valves / one exhaust valve), he two spark plugs per cylinder and the crankshaft with off-set pins.

Honda XLV750R(D)

The distinctive air scoops mounted below the fuel tank on either side of the motorbike provide additional cooling for the rear cylinder. They were only installed after tests of prototype models revealed thermal problems of the engine.

Initially the XLV was offered in the aggressive colors of the Honda Racing Corporation (HRC), amely blue, hite, nd red, ith a red engine, ed fork rods and red hubs. This model bears the additional designation "D"

Honda XLV750R(F)

In 1985, revised version of the XLV750R was introduced, earing the additional designation "F". The XLV750R(F)-models were improved in some details (tamer cams resulting in 6hp less power, mproved automatic cam chain tensioners, mproved carburetor setup, mong other minor modifications) and had a black engine and golden rims with black hubs. These motorcycles were painted in the color combinations black/blue metallic, lack/red metallic and black/silver grey and were mainly marketed in Italy, rance, nd Australia. In 1986, he production of the XLV750R (RD01) was discontinued.

Officially, he RD-genealogy was continued with the solely chain driven models NX650 Dominator (RD02 and RD 08), RV650/750 Africa Twin (RD03, D04, D07), R650L (RD06), LR650/FX650 Vigor (RD09), L650V/XL700V Transalp (RD10, D11, D13) and FMX650 (RD12). The type designation "RD05" was not assigned.

Due to its (in Honda proportions) low production numbers of approximately no more than 10,000 units worldwide ("D"- and "F"-models combined), he XLV750R is quite seldom seen - and in many countries, specially outside of Europe and Australia, t is an extremely rare bird.

Winning bidder must make $550 deposit within 48 hrs of close of auction. Deposit may be by Paypal. Balance of funds must be made by electronic transfer, ertified bank cashiers check, r cash in person. All funds including cashiers check must clear before bike or title is released to new owner. International buyers may render deposit by Paypal, owever remainder of funds MUST be wire transferred. Shipping is the buyers responsibility.

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