Honda 350cc RC172 Evocation
Frame no. RC172R Engine no. RC.1.348 1077 68.57

The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|16 October 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

Honda 350cc RC172 Evocation
Frame no. RC172R
Engine no. RC.1.348 1077 68.57

This evocation of Honda's 350cc RC172 Grand Prix racer incorporates a Honda CB350F four-cylinder engine and what is believed to be a one-off racing frame. The machine was built by Honda apprentices, we believe in the mid-1970s, under the guidance of Technical Director Tony Bingley and for many of years was displayed in the foyer of Honda UK's Milton Keynes Technical Centre. It has been ridden (and signed) by former Honda works rider Jim Redman in numerous demonstration events and parades. Tony Bingley rode the machine at the Isle of Man TT Parade in 2002 and at numerous other events, and it was also demonstrated and paraded by Gary Long at the 2010 'Festival of 1,000 Bikes'. The machine was purchased from Tony Bingley.

Notable features include a lightened crankshaft; six-speed gearbox; Swarbrick exhausts; electronic ignition; and twin-leading-shoe brakes. Accompanying spares include an engine, carburettors, sprockets, crankshaft, six-speed gear cluster, etc. The Honda has been raced and paraded by the current owner for the last eight years, mostly in European events, and is said to be easy to start, very reliable, and in generally excellent condition. It last ran in April 2022 at the Houghton Tower Sprint, receiving a 1st place award.
Offered without key

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Saleroom notices

The engine number is: RC.172.347.1077887.

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