FOR SALE: Honda RC162 tribute £5,500

We are delighted to offer for sale, this sympathetically built tribute of the Honda RC racing bikes of the 1960’s.

This is a skillfully fabricated homage to machines such as the 1961 249cc race bike that earnt Mike ‘The Bike’ Hailwood not only a World Championship win, but also podium-topping success at the Isle of Man TT in the same year. Indeed, this particular replica is adorned with the number '10' on the sides and nose of the fairing, depicting the original and only (priceless) bike that now resides in the Japanese Tochigi Honda museum.

Quality components have been used throughout this build. Starting with the frame, engine and gearbox from a 1978 Honda CB400 '400/4'. Swarbrick race exhausts (£730) and a Borrani front rim (£198) both feature and indicate the calibre of the build. A more exhaustive list of componentry (totaling £3,461) can be seen below:

- Avon Roadrunner rear tyre + fitting (Feb 2023)

- Swarbrick Exhaust - Race pipes

- Horn / Starter switch

- Honda Tacho cable

- NGK Spark Plugs

- Rear Tube sub frame

- D K Motorcycles - Honda brake torque tube

- AES - Electrical terminals

- Armour Motor products - Alloy front Guard

- WEMOTO - Honda parts

- Nickymoto - Honda Front Brake cable

- AW Motorcycle parts - Fuel pipe

- Honda RC Race seat - With alcantara Seat fabric

- Road & Race online ltd - Breather pipe

- CMS - Front Brake shoes

- David Silver Rear Brake shoe set

- Motoforza Fairing - Czech Reppublic RC162 Fairing

- West Hill Body repairs - Painting Fairing

- Moonpie Honda RC Race decals

- AR Racing - Single Throttle cable

- Classica Moped spares - Starter switch

- David Silver 400/4 Oil filter

- David Silver 400/4 Clutch cable

- David Silver 400/4 Inlet Rubbers

- David Silver 400/4 Exhaust Gaskets

- David Silver 400/4 Carb Jets / carb springs

- David Silver 400/4 Various Engine parts

- David Silver 400/4 Headstock collars

- David Silver 400/4 TEC Electronic Ignition

- David Silver 400/4 Various Bearinsg / Seals

- Scooter Centre - Metal inlet trunpets

- Honda CB72 - Front Brake

- Borrani front wheel

- Rear 18 x 36 Aluminium Rim

- Tarozzi twist grip

- Norton Pegs / Rearset

Prior to the build which took place from 2015-2018, the engine was stripped and checked for tolerances. Since the build, the bike has covered approximately 1,250 miles. It is MOT exempt due to the age but a daytime MOT can be obtained. It looks and sounds absolutely superb and would make a fun addition to any collection, and/or a distinctive focal point for a relevant retail space.

£5,500