LOT 397

1998 Honda CBR600F 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Model Registration no. S18 CBR Frame no. JH2PC31A8WM202561 Engine no. PC35E-2718760

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Lot 397

1998 Honda CBR600F 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Model

The Spring Stafford Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|22 April 2023, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1998 Honda CBR600F 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Model
Registration no. S18 CBR
Frame no. JH2PC31A8WM202561
Engine no. PC35E-2718760

Although Kawasaki effectively 'invented' the 600 class with its GPZ600-R, it was Honda that quickly established dominance of this increasingly important market sector with the CBR600F. Introduced for 1987, the CBR set new standards for the class, and the UK's first batch sold out within weeks of arrival. In 1991 the CBR received a new frame and an updated engine before undergoing a more thorough revision in 1998, re-emerging with an aluminium frame (replacing the steel original) and restyled bodywork.

That same year Honda celebrated its 50th anniversary as a motorcycle manufacturer, and to mark the occasion Honda UK released Limited Edition versions of the CBR600F and other models. The CBR600s were entrusted to renowned engine tuner Russell Savory, who owned RS Performance and also ran the Honda Sanyo Race Team, one of the 'official' Honda Britain teams at the time. The Limited Edition benefited from various enhancements including different camshafts; a Proflex shock absorber; Dream Machine red and white paintwork; Akrapovic exhaust system; Harris rear-sets; and an Ohlins steering damper.

This lovely example, garaged throughout its life, is numbered 18/50 and gold badged to designate the 50th Anniversary model. The Honda has covered only 607 miles and is presented in effectively 'as new' condition. It last ran in 2003 and will require re-commissioning before further use.

Offered with a V5C document, two expired tax discs and MoT's, warranty book, owners' card, owner's manual, two bike covers, a selection of service parts and a copy of 'two weeks in June'. Offered with two keys.

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