2001 HONDA VTR1000 SP1 (RC51) - STUNNING EXAMPLE

2001 HONDA VTR1000 SP1 (RC51)

A stunning example of this highly sought after sports V-twin that will only rise in value.

This bike has been lovingly cared for and boasts the following:

?ˆ? Only 19700 miles on the clock (fewer than 1400 in the last 12 months)

?ˆ? Full Service history with all the stamps in the book.

?ˆ? 12 months MOT and 6 months tax

?ˆ? Valve clearances done last year with dealer receipt as proof.

?ˆ? Just had a recent minor service (oil and filters)

?ˆ? Shod with superb Michelin 2CT Dual Compound tyres - front is new. rear last year. (loads of life still)

?ˆ? Brake pads. discs. chain and sprockets have all got loads of life.

?ˆ? Comes with both rear cowl and passenger seat

?ˆ? Both keys

?ˆ? Only 2 previous owners

All standard apart from a few tasteful extras:

1) Termignoni end cans fitted - only 16 months old. Unmarked and sound awesome with or without baffles. (original cans also included in sale and in excellent condition)

2) Goodridge braided brake lines front and rear

3) Double bubble screen (original also provided)

4) R&G crash bungs

5) Clear brake light lense

All worth a few quid on top of the standard bike!

As well as being an excellent bike to ride they are also a sound investment. Constantly touted in the press as a future collectors item. tidy versions are becoming harder to come by. they are only going to carry on rising in value. Keep it tidy and it's money in the bank!

Only negatives: The normal and unavoidable minor stone chips on nose cone/fairing - minimal considering the age of the bike.

Small chip/rub mark on swing arm. Believe this was caused by ill fitting high level exhaust which had rubbed on the swinging arm (fitted by first owner and only noticed when I removed them).

Viewing before bidding is welcome (via appointment).

The starting price has been set realistically to avoid wasting both yours and my time! 

The bike is NOT advertised elsewhere. so it WILL run to the end of the auction.

There is NO RESERVE.

Please note that no test rides will be allowed unless you are fully insured and have proof to ride the bike. and at least the starting price is handed over in cash along with your wife or girlfriend as security.

£100 deposit MUST be paid via Paypal within 12 hours of winning the bike and the remaining balance to be paid in cash and in full upon collection.

This must be one of the best kept examples around.   If you wish to view before bidding any inspection is welcome (via appointment) and you will not be disappointed!

Situated 1 mile from J10 M53. Cheshire.

Thank you and good luck.

Oh and here's what the media have said about them.

The Honda SP1 and Honda SP2 were built to prove a point; that the world's number one bike maker could beat Ducati on the track. using a V-twin. Beautifully made. sounds awesome and makes 90% of riders look faster than they really are.

The Honda SP1 feels like it was made in the HRC race shop. not an anonymous factory. Every detail fits together just right. it has an aura of engineering excellence and durability than many other Honda machines sadly lack.

The Honda SP1 oozes class. There's little doubt that Honda lost money on each one of them. even at ten grand a pop. Beautiful machined alloy parts. an exquisite swingarm. Showa suspension. stunning brakes - the Honda SP series bikes are a techie's delight to look at - and the dashboard looks like it came straight off a Suzuka endurance racer. Spartan but sexy.

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