LOT 440

1982 Honda CB250RSA Registration no. UBW 234X Frame no. MC02-201994 Engine no. MC02E-2020033

Sold for £1,667.50 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve

Lot 440

1982 Honda CB250RSA

The Spring Stafford Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|21 April 2024, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1982 Honda CB250RSA
Registration no. UBW 234X
Frame no. MC02-201994
Engine no. MC02E-2020033

Honda had traditionally favoured twin-cylinder models in the roadster quarter-litre class but for 1980 introduced a single-cylinder contender: the CB250RS. Boasting a single-overhead-cam, four-valve engine equipped with contra-rotating balancers, the diminutive RS was a lively and agile performer, endearing itself to urban commuters and dispatchers alike. And with sharp styling, a black-finished engine, alloy wheel rims and twin megaphone exhausts, it certainly looked the part and was a well-deserved success. It wasn't slow either: Bike magazine achieved a best one-way of 91.4mph flat on the tank, yet ridden less enthusiastically the frugal RS eked out 64 miles to the gallon.

This CB250RSA (kickstart model) was purchased new by the current owner from Risborough Cycles in March 1982. The machine was used for commuting and trips to local speedway tracks and other motorcycle events. After a few years laid up, it was recommissioned in 1996 by Brian Gray at Powerbiking (invoices on file). The Honda was again laid up around 2009 and will need further recommissioning before use. It has covered only 14,196 miles in the hands of its one and only owner and still has the original Honda exhaust pipes and wheels, as well as a genuine Honda luggage rack and period Tower panniers. The machine is offered with an owner's manual; a couple of expired MoTs and tax discs; and old/current V5/V5C documents.

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