Believed 99 miles from new, 1996 Honda VFR750F

Honda had an awful lot riding on the VFR750F when it arrived in 1986, not the least of which was having to live down the preceding VF750F's appetite for camshafts and cylinder heads... And to emphasise the effort that had been expended on sorting out the V4 engine, every early VFR750F carried the legend 'GEAR DRIVEN CAMS' on the fairing. The VFR750F had been introduced as a sports bike to compete with Suzuki's GSX-R750 and Yamaha FZ750, but with the passage of time found itself reclassified as a 'sports tourer', a role in which it excelled.
The new engine was slotted into a state-of-the-art aluminium beam frame, replacing the VF750F's steel chassis, while the latter's shaft drive was dropped in favour of a lighter and more efficient chain. Early VFR750F's featured a conventional two-sided swinging arm, while later (1990 onwards) models used a single-sided swinging arm of the type pioneered on the Elf-Honda GP and Endurance racers.

This example currently displays a total of 99 miles on the odometer and carries a tax disc that expired on 31st July 1999. The numberplate suggests that it was supplied new by Alan Jefferies Motorcycles. No previous history is known. The late owner purchased the Honda from Jemspeedshop of Batley in December 2017, since when it has been dry stored within a 'bubble' (included in the sale). Recommissioning will be required before the machine returns to the road and thus it is sold strictly as viewed.

The Honda is offered from a private collection of motorcycles which were run regularly up to 2022 when the late owner's ill health prevented any further work or use. All of the machines were purchased from dealers and had been fully serviced prior to joining the collection. None have been ridden since they were confined to storage apart from a short trip to a local show where they were displayed. Accompanying documentation includes a V5C Registration Certificate; the 2017 purchase receipt; two expired MoTs; and an owner's manual.

Following a period of inactivity, this motorcycle will require recommissioning and/or restoration to a greater or lesser extent before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's completeness, history, authenticity, originality and mechanical condition prior to bidding.
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