LOT 133

c.1975 Honda TL125 Trials Registration no. not registered Frame no. TL125S 1016374 Engine no. TL125SE 1016348

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Lot 133

c.1975 Honda TL125 Trials

Motorcycles Online - The February Sale|26 February 2024, 12:46 GMT|Online, Milton Keynes

c.1975 Honda TL125 Trials
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. TL125S 1016374
Engine no. TL125SE 1016348

Honda's long line of successful off-road models commenced in 1972 with the launch of the SL250 trail bike, though the nomenclature soon changed to the more familiar XL250. The XL's single-cylinder four-stroke engine was typically Honda, being an all-alloy, four-valve unit, and this was housed in a robust cradle-type frame. The company's first proper trials machine - the TL125 of 1973 - was constructed along similar lines, and under the guidance of off-road maestro and many-times Trials Champion, Sammy Miller, was developed into a competitive mount for the clubman. Production continued until mid-1978.

Unfortunately nothing is known of this TL125's history prior to its acquisition by the vendor over 30 years ago, since when it has been dry stored. Recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent will be required before the machine returns to the road and thus it is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over). There is no registration document with this Lot.
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