
LOT 405 N
1988 Honda 600cc XBR500 Registration no. not UK registered Frame no. PC15-5001150 Engine no. PC15E-5000952
Estimate: £3,500 - £4,000
Lot 405N
1988 Honda 600cc XBR500Registration no. not UK registered Frame no. PC15-5001150 Engine no. PC15E-5000952
1988 Honda 600cc XBR500
Registration no. not UK registered
Frame no. PC15-5001150
Engine no. PC15E-5000952
Registration no. not UK registered
Frame no. PC15-5001150
Engine no. PC15E-5000952
One of Honda's first large-capacity single-cylinder roadsters was the XBR500 of 1985, the styling of which was unashamedly 'retro' apart from the Comstar wheels (later models had conventional wire-spoked wheels). The dry-sump, radial four-valve motor featured electric starting and delivered its claimed 44bhp via a five-speed gearbox, while the entire ensemble weighed in at around 380lbs.
Representing a rare opportunity to acquire one of these collectible Honda singles, the unique example offered here was converted into a café racer' two years ago in much the same style as Honda's own GBR500. Featuring a sports exhaust system, solo seat, miniature indicators and other modifications, including an engine enlarged to 600cc using a Honda XL600 piston, it is described by the vendor as in beautiful condition. A total of 43,172 kilometres (approximately 26,800 miles) is currently displayed on the odometer. The machine is offered with Netherlands registration papers.
Representing a rare opportunity to acquire one of these collectible Honda singles, the unique example offered here was converted into a café racer' two years ago in much the same style as Honda's own GBR500. Featuring a sports exhaust system, solo seat, miniature indicators and other modifications, including an engine enlarged to 600cc using a Honda XL600 piston, it is described by the vendor as in beautiful condition. A total of 43,172 kilometres (approximately 26,800 miles) is currently displayed on the odometer. The machine is offered with Netherlands registration papers.
Footnotes
As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.














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- 28 April 2001, 09:00 - 17:00 BST
- 27 April 2019, 09:00 - 18:00 BST
Lot symbols
| N | NOVA declaration |
| If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice. |
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