LOT 609 N
1990 Harris-Yamaha FZR1000 EXUP Registration no. Q924 NST (see text) Frame no. HPF1173 Engine no. 3LG010213
Sold for £8,050 inc. premium
Lot 609N
1990 Harris-Yamaha FZR1000 EXUPRegistration no. Q924 NST (see text) Frame no. HPF1173 Engine no. 3LG010213
1990 Harris-Yamaha FZR1000 EXUP
Registration no. Q924 NST (see text)
Frame no. HPF1173
Engine no. 3LG010213
Registration no. Q924 NST (see text)
Frame no. HPF1173
Engine no. 3LG010213
• Harris frame and updated suspension
• Purchased dismantled in 2007 and reassembled
• Currently resident in Italy
Founded by Steve and Lester Harris in 1972, Harris Performance Products has long enjoyed a reputation for both high performance and superb build quality. In the mid-1980s the company was one of the first to introduce the now almost universal twin-spar aluminium chassis, initially developed to house a Rotax tandem twin and supplied to Decorite and EMC among others.
In the case of the machine offered here, one of Harris's signature aluminium beam frames is wrapped around a Yamaha FZR1000 EXUP engine. Dating from an era when one-litre sports bikes could afford to be relatively roomy and comfortable, Yamaha's FZR1000 Genesis had arrived in 1987 as the class leader, boasting the FZ750's pioneering five-valves-per-cylinder engine technology and a race-developed aluminium twin-spar 'Deltabox' frame. With a maximum output of 125bhp, the Genesis was good for a top speed of over 150mph and had handling and brakes to match.
It lasted for only two years before being replaced by the extensively redesigned 'EXUP' model, which took its name from Yamaha's 'Exhaust Ultimate Power Valve'. Installed downstream of the headers, the EXUP was designed to boost mid-range power while at the same time making it easier to meet noise and emissions targets. It certainly worked, but while the 1989 EXUP was stronger low-down than its predecessor, it made no more power than the '88 version because Yamaha had fitted restrictive 'weirs' in the carburettor stubs. Using a Stanley knife, Bike magazine removed the weirs from 'their' EXUP and found an additional 19bhp!
This Harris-framed FZR1000 was in a dismantled state when purchased from the previous owner at The Classic & Motorcycle Mechanics Show, Stafford in October 2007. Currently resident in Italy, the machine is offered with a copy of its most recent V5C. However, it should be noted that it is logged as 'permanently exported' with the DVLA. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to the status of the registration 'Q924 NST' before bidding. The successful purchaser will need to apply to the DVLA for a replacement V5C Registration Certificate.
• Purchased dismantled in 2007 and reassembled
• Currently resident in Italy
Founded by Steve and Lester Harris in 1972, Harris Performance Products has long enjoyed a reputation for both high performance and superb build quality. In the mid-1980s the company was one of the first to introduce the now almost universal twin-spar aluminium chassis, initially developed to house a Rotax tandem twin and supplied to Decorite and EMC among others.
In the case of the machine offered here, one of Harris's signature aluminium beam frames is wrapped around a Yamaha FZR1000 EXUP engine. Dating from an era when one-litre sports bikes could afford to be relatively roomy and comfortable, Yamaha's FZR1000 Genesis had arrived in 1987 as the class leader, boasting the FZ750's pioneering five-valves-per-cylinder engine technology and a race-developed aluminium twin-spar 'Deltabox' frame. With a maximum output of 125bhp, the Genesis was good for a top speed of over 150mph and had handling and brakes to match.
It lasted for only two years before being replaced by the extensively redesigned 'EXUP' model, which took its name from Yamaha's 'Exhaust Ultimate Power Valve'. Installed downstream of the headers, the EXUP was designed to boost mid-range power while at the same time making it easier to meet noise and emissions targets. It certainly worked, but while the 1989 EXUP was stronger low-down than its predecessor, it made no more power than the '88 version because Yamaha had fitted restrictive 'weirs' in the carburettor stubs. Using a Stanley knife, Bike magazine removed the weirs from 'their' EXUP and found an additional 19bhp!
This Harris-framed FZR1000 was in a dismantled state when purchased from the previous owner at The Classic & Motorcycle Mechanics Show, Stafford in October 2007. Currently resident in Italy, the machine is offered with a copy of its most recent V5C. However, it should be noted that it is logged as 'permanently exported' with the DVLA. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to the status of the registration 'Q924 NST' before bidding. The successful purchaser will need to apply to the DVLA for a replacement V5C Registration Certificate.
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.
Saleroom notices
The V5C will follow after the sale.
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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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