The Iconic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2024

278 The Iconic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2024 Motorcycles • In 1975, changes to motorcycle licensing requirements in Japan resulted in the 400cc class being the main market for Japanese riders •At the forefront of the sportsbike class was the Honda VFR400R which, over four generations, created a cult following that thrives to this day • This 1987 import has covered 20,039km (12,451 miles) in it 37 year life and has some age related wear and tear marks • Powered by a V-four 16-valve 399cc engine producing 62bhp • This bike is in standard unrestored condition and confirmed running •Supplied with a current V5 First generation of Honda’s V-Four powered pocket rocket. Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000 Registration: E612 ERC Frame No: NC211013979 Engine No: NC13E-1044048 Specialist: Michael McDowell Telephone No: 07717 897525 Lot 551 1987 Honda VFR400R NC21 399cc •With the popularity of V-twin superbikes growing, in 1997 Suzuki launched the TL1000S powered by a 996cc 90° V-twin •One year later, the TL1000R was released with the intention of competing with Ducati on track • The TL1000R differed from its stablemate with forged pistons, stronger connecting rods and a much stiffer frame shrouded in a more aerodynamic fairing package • Producing 135bhp and 78lb/ft of torque, the TL1000R was more than a match for other V-twin sports bikes of the same era • This bike is in good overall condition and is confirmed running •33,987 miles showing on the odometer •Supplied with current V5C Suzuki’s big bore V-twin desgined to take on Ducati at the race track. Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000 Registration: R374 KGP Frame No: JS1AM111300100152 Engine No: T504-101592 Specialist: Michael McDowell Telephone No: 07717 897525 Lot 552 1998 Suzuki TL1000R 996cc More Details Lot 551 Bid On Lot 551 More Details Lot 552 Bid On Lot 552