2000 HONDA SP1 VTR1000 RC51 Original HRC superbike

 Hello and welcome to my auction for my Honda SP1 VTR1000 RC51. If you are viewing this I am sure you will know what you are looking at. but to be clear this is the last of the genuine HRC bikes and was made to win the WSB (which Colin Edwards did) and is an absolutely guaranteed future classic. The value of these bikes has already been going up and up for a number of years and you will only have to look at other HRC bikes to see what it will be worth in years to come (RC30's are now pushing £20K). Top spec with gear-driven cams. vast twin spar frame. magnesium engine covers. LCD tacho. massive alloy yokes. annodised fork tops. Brembo brakes. Stiff with sharp response and beautiful steering. great drive and utter composure. The only reason I am selling it is because I am now after a classic car to keep me busy over the next couple of years. If I had the garage space I would hang on to it and watch it go up in value as an ornament but I really need the space. The bike is totally standard. basically how it came out of the factory in Japan. The only additions are an insurance approved Skyball Patriot AM/8510GB alarm/immobilizer system and Datatag security marking (both with paperwork). It also has the genuine Honda single seat cover shown in the photos. The bike comes with loads of history (old MOT's. service receipts. an original Honda sales leaflet etc). It also has the original Honda warranty and service book. It is taxed until the end of Feb 2015 and the MOT runs until March. I was very lucky to find a good example of a very rare bike. The previous owner carried out over £600 of work before passing it on. including:Original Showa rear shock fully rebuilt by All Bike EngineeringFork oil and sealsOverhauled and rebuilt front & rear brake systems Cleaned and rebuilt Swing-arm & shock linkagesCleaned and rebuilt exhaust systemNew plugsNew genuine Honda gripsAir filterRear wheel dust seals

I have also maintained this bike with a strong eye since owning and have recently had a new chain and sprockets fitted and have a new set of break pads that I will fit if I get time before it is sold. The bike currently sits on Pirelli Diablo Corsa tyres that are the best super bike tyres I have used and have plenty of tread left.

Any inspection is not a problem (RAC. AA etc). The bike is mechanically perfect and rides like new as the entire suspension system was rebuilt less than 2000 miles ago (see above). It is sat on an Optimate charger 24/7 to keep the battery in tip top condition and always starts on the button. I also have a HPI report in the service history but you are obviously welcome to run your own.

I can tell you how disappointed I am to be selling it. rest assured you will not be disappointed at this as it is the perfect bike for an enthusiast or collector. The bike is located in the north of Leeds.

I am open to genuine offers but please know I will not be giving this bike away. Test rides are welcome though I will need the agreed price in cash as a deposit and proof of insurance (break it you buy it). I have also listed this bike elsewhere.

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