Author: Damon Sargent

MAKE. Honda

MODEL. VTR 1000F-X Firestorm (Wow ! Really nice)

YEAR. 1999

REGISTRATION. V

MILEAGE. 25000 miles

• Original service book and owner’s manual
• Service bills/invoices
• Old MOTs
• MOTd April 2026
• Clear HPI report
• All keys/documents present

COLOUR. Italian Red (code R157) with White Wheels and Decals

ENGINE SIZE. Liquid Cooled 90 degree V-Twin 996cc 110 bhp

TRANSMISSION. 6 speed manual Wet clutch

TOP SPEED. 154 mph

ACCELERATION. 10.9 s 1/4 mile

WEIGHT. 192 kg (dry)

MODEL SUMMARY.

Honda VTR1000 F-X Firestorm in Italian Red with White Wheels and Decals. Registered 1999 on a ‘V’ prefix

Much loved, and modified, this is an exceptional bike that really stands out against lesser examples

25000 miles with it’s original service book and owner’s manual, service bills/invoices and old MOTs. MOTd April 2026. Clear HPI report. All keys/documents present

The Firestorm was Honda’s take on a big capacity V-Twin sports bike, and proved the basis for the VTR SP-1 and SP-2 bikes that took Ducati on at their own game in World Superbikes, and beat them..

..the motor was a 90 degree V-Twin of 996cc capacity, and developed 110bhp with a decent amount of torque as is characteristic of the design. It all proved enough for a sub 11 second 1/4 mile time, and a top speed in the mid 150s

This particular bike was modified to an incredibly high standard by a previous keeper during the Covid lockdown period, both in terms of cosmetic and mechanical enhancements. Known to us, both he and his father loved their bikes, and had great capability between them, thus ensuring the overall resultant quality evident today

Cosmetic enhancements included a huge amount of beautifully polished parts, such as swingarm, billet top yoke, fork lowers, exhaust hangers (with laser etched Firestorm insignia) rearsets, and various bolts and fasteners.  Powdercoated rear subframe and front screen/indicator mount. Powdercoated white wheels, with as new Bridgestone S22 tyres, and decals feature, including front number board, with a race cowl, custom seat with VTR insignia and red piping, Renthal grips, clear rear brake lamp with integrated indicators,  flush mount front indicators, stainless mesh to fairings, and a light tinted screen

Mechanical modifications included a custom fabricated Fireblade style  swingarm with rear shock spacer, lightened flywheel, manual cam chain tensioners, Gold DID chain with new sprockets (+2 teeth rear) new wheel bearings, rebuilt brake calipers with SBS pads and braided lines, Brembo radial front brake master cylinder and lever, rebuilt clutch master/slave cylinders, rebuilt rear suspension linkage with new bearings and seals, twin Micron carbon exhausts with custom high level mounts, new genuine Honda petcock, new fork seals and fluid with K-Tech linear springs, raised bars and all new fluids and filters including K&N air filter

The end result is a quite stunning bike, that needs absolutely nothing at all, and is surely one of the very best Firestorms to be found. In beautiful, headturning condition,  this is a characterful machine, quite unique, that looks and sounds fabulous, as well as being an absolute hoot to ride. Quite wonderful….

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MAKE. Triumph

MODEL. Bonneville T100 865 EFi (6900 miles, Previously sold by us)

YEAR. 2011

REGISTRATION. 11

MILEAGE. 6900 miles with service history

• Original stamped service book
• Recent Shell AX7 lube service
• New Michelin Road Classic tyres fitted
• MOTd April 2026
• Clear HPI report
• All books/documents/keys present

COLOUR. Two Tone Forest Green/ New England White 

ENGINE SIZE. Parallel Twin Air-Cooled DOHC 865cc 8v 68bhp

TRANSMISSION. 5 speed manual Wet clutch

TOP SPEED. 117mph

ACCELERATION. 13.0 s 1/4 mile

WEIGHT. 205 kg (dry)

MODEL SUMMARY.

Wonderful Triumph Bonneville T100 865 EFi in Two Tone Forest Green/ New England White. Registered May 2011 on an ’11’ prefix

Previously sold by us. Just 6900 miles with it’s original stamped service book. Recent Shell AX7 lube service. New Michelin Road Classic tyres fitted. MOTd April 2026. Clear HPI report. All books/documents/keys present

A lovely essentially standard bike, but does have a Dart fly screen, and period style chrome luggage rack, enabling a place for the rider’s coffee and sandwiches, or suchlike !

The T100 is very much the top of the line Bonneville from this era with an abundance of high quality chrome, including it’s traditional spoked chrome wheels with larger 19” dia. front, engine cases, cam covers, handlebars, mirrors, tank badge and instrument bezels. Chrome peashooter exhausts, rubber knee pads, twin clocks and black and silver cylinder barrels complete the T100 specification

These usable and characterful retro Hinckley built Triumphs remain true to their Meriden predecessors from an altogether more relaxed, civilised age, and are great fun and very pleasurable to ride, with their 68bhp motor providing ample effortless performance 

With such low mileage, and clearly well cared for and loved, this bike is a wonderful example of type and presents an excellent opportunity to own one of these in factory standard, original condition….

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MAKE. Honda

MODEL. NTV 650 (New MOT, 4 owners in 32 years)

YEAR. 1993

REGISTRATION. L

OWNERSHIP. 4  owners 

MILEAGE. 43000 miles 

• Just had Shell Advance fully synthetic oil service
• Major documented service 1000 miles ago including oil/filter, spark plugs,  air filter, coolant flush, brake fluid, fork oil, final drive oil and valve clearances
• Excellent matching Bridgestone BT45s fitted
• New MOT provided at point of sale
• Clear HPI report
• All documents/keys present

COLOUR. Black

ENGINE SIZE. Liquid Cooled 647cc 52 degree V-Twin DOHC 56 bhp

TRANSMISSION. 5 speed – Shaft Drive

TOP SPEED. 104 mph

MODEL SUMMARY.

Delightful Honda NTV 650 in Black. Registered August 1993 on an ‘L’ prefix

These followed the earlier NT 600V Revere and preceded the NT 650V Deauville. A compact naked bike, they utilised a 52 degree V-Twin motor of 647cc producing 56 bhp, with a 5 speed gearbox and shaft drive

This particular bike has covered 43000 miles, and has had just 4 owners in it’s 32 years. The last owner, whom has part exchanged it with us, bought it in 2021 from franchised Honda dealers Doble’s in Surrey, and that in itself is a great testament to the little bike

We have just completed a synthetic oil service on the bike, and it will be provided with 12 months MOT

1000 miles ago, a fully documented major service was completed which included oil/filter, spark plugs,  air filter, coolant flush, brake fluid, fork oil, final drive oil and valve clearances. It also has excellent matching Bridgestone BT45s fitted

Clear HPI report. All documents/keys present

An ever useful centre stand is fitted and additional nice extras fitted include Puig flyscreen, heated grips, hand guards, luggage rack and a sweet sounding stainless exhaust with stainless downpipes

A little bike of some character, this will suit a number of riders, from someone new to ‘bigger’ bikes, to someone whom just wants a commuter, or smaller fun bike for Sunday mornings

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MAKE. Triumph

MODEL. Bonneville Bobber 1200 (Custom Parts, £££s Spent)

YEAR. 2017

REGISTRATION. 17

MILEAGE. 8300 miles with service history

• Original stamped service book and Triumph owners’ handbook 
• Last serviced at 8100 miles with oil/filter and brake pads
• New matching Avon Cobra Chrome tyres
• New MOT provided at point of sale
• Clear HPI report
• All documents/keys present

COLOUR. Morello Red

ENGINE SIZE. 1198cc Liquid Cooled Parallel Twin 8v EFi 77bhp / 78 lb/ft

TRANSMISSION. 6 speed manual Wet clutch with ‘Slip Assist’

TOP SPEED. 115mph

STANDING 1/4 MILE. 13.2s

SEAT HEIGHT. 690mm

WEIGHT. 228kg

KEY POINTS.

2017 17 Reg. Triumph Bonneville Bobber 1200 in Morello Red

8300 miles with service history

Original stamped service book and Triumph owners’ handbook 

Last serviced at 8100 miles with oil/filter and brake pads

New matching Avon Cobra Chrome tyres

New MOT provided at point of sale

Clear HPI report

All documents/keys present

Fully adjustable floating aluminium single seat pan

Hard tail look with hidden monoshock

Sculpted fuel tank with oversized Triumph decal

Narrow front spoked wheel with wide spoked rear

Minimal headlight and clocks

Steel mudguards with centre ridges

Engine immobiliser

ABS

RbW throttle (Ride by Wire)

2 selectable riding modes

Switchable Traction Control

Torque Assist Clutch

Fuel computer

Gear position indicator

MODEL SUMMARY.

WOW ! Beautiful Triumph Bonneville Bobber 1200 in Morello Red. Personalised with lots of high quality custom parts to create a unique machine…

2017 17 Registered. 8300 miles with service history, including it’s original stamped service book. Original Triumph owners’ handbook. Last serviced at 8100 miles with oil/filter and brake pads. New matching Avon Cobra Chrome tyres fitted. New MOT provided at point of sale. Clear HPI report. All documents/keys present

These Bobbers utilise a torque optimised version of the liquid cooled 1198cc twin seen in the T120 Bonneville, a motor already noted for it’s effortless nature, and it all makes for easy cruising without the need for constant gear changing. However, make use of the motor’s full rev range throughout the gears and it becomes quite apparent that this is a decently quick bike

The styling is quite superb. Of course replicating the hard tail look of old, but with a distinct nod to modern technology and reliability. The best of both worlds…

The styling encompasses a fully adjustable floating aluminium single seat pan, the hard tail look with hidden monoshock,  sculpted fuel tank (with in this case an oversized Triumph decal) narrow front spoked wheel with wide spoked rear, minimal headlight and clocks, and steel mudguards with centre ridges

In terms of technology, the bike has, amongst other things, LED lighting, an engine immobiliser, ABS, RbW throttle (Ride by Wire) 2 selectable riding modes, Switchable Traction Control, Torque Assist Clutch, Fuel computer and Gear position indicator

This bike has had a small fortune spent on it with the addition of many high quality parts, and now is a unique and hugely characterful machine. Custom parts fitted include Vance and Hines end cans, Cat delete cross over pipe, Wrapped downpipes, Ape Hanger handlebars, Forward controls, Motone covers, Motone mini LED indicators front and rear, Motone throttle body covers, Motone drilled chain guard, Motone king cobra seat, Motone ribbed primary cover, Brass exhaust clamp nuts, Brass fork top caps, Brass top nut, COC customs springer seat unit, Galfer wavey front disc, New heated grips, Side plate with Motone brake light, Rear light run inside rib of rear guard and Triumph radiator guard

All in all a quite fabulous old skool retro machine, reminiscent of a previous age. Supremely effortless and comfortable to ride, this is a wonderful bike to cruise around on, in some style

In excellent condition, recently serviced, with new tyres and 12 months MOT, it needs nothing at all other to be ridden and enjoyed….

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MAKE. Honda

MODEL. NT 700V A-8 Deauville (1 owner, Super Commuter !)

YEAR. 2008

REGISTRATION. 08

OWNERSHIP. 1 owner

MILEAGE. 35000 miles 

Extensive service bills/invoices from supplying Honda dealer Tippets

Good matching Bridgestone T30 tyres fitted

All old MOTs

New MOT provided at point of sale

Clear HPI report

All books/documents present

COLOUR. Spangle Silver Metallic (code NH-A49M)

ENGINE SIZE. Liquid Cooled 680cc 52 degree V-Twin DOHC 64 bhp

TRANSMISSION. 5 speed – Shaft Drive

TOP SPEED. 115 mph

FUEL CAPACITY. 19.5 litres

MODEL SUMMARY.

Honda NT 700V A-8 Deauville in Spangle Silver Metallic. 2008 08 Registered. ULEZ friendly

1 owner from new, 35000 miles with documented history including an extensive amount of service bills/invoices from the supplying Honda dealer Tippetts of Surbiton, Surrey, and every MOT from new

Good matching Bridgestone T30 tyres fitted. New MOT provided at point of sale. Clear HPI report. All books/documents present

These are a brilliantly versatile little bike, well suited to a wide range of different motorcyclists’ requirements. As a reliable, go to, commuter bike they are extremely effective…

…very comfortable, with entirely adequate handling and performance, and benefitting from built in rear panniers, adjustable touring screen, comprehensive instrumentation and a very good fuel range. Just a very good tool for the job they were designed to do

This particular bike is an extremely genuine machine, well cared for by it’s sole owner from new. Some marks and signs of use, of course, but commendably clean and completely fit and healthy. Furthermore, it benefits from a colour coded matching top box (albeit a little tatty) which only enhances it’s overall abilities, and ever desirable heated grips

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MAKE. BMW

MODEL. HP2 Sport

YEAR. 2009

REGISTRATION. 09

OWNERSHIP. BMW + 2 owners – Last owner 8 years

MILEAGE. 16000 miles

• Original service book and handbook
• Just had oil service using BMW Advantec 15w 50
• Gearbox oil and final drive oil replaced 300 miles ago
• Excellent matching Metzeler M7 RR Racetecs
• Previous bill of sale
• Service bills/invoices
• All old MOTs
• MOTd May 2026
• Clear HPI report
• All documents/keys present

COLOUR. Alpine White and Carbon Fibre with Lupin Blue Frame and Wheels

ENGINE SIZE. 1170cc Oil/Air cooled DOHC 8v Twin 130bhp / 87 lb/ft

TRANSMISSION. 6 speed manual with Quickshifter – Dry clutch – Shaft drive

TOP SPEED. 155mph

ACCELERATION. 11.4 s 1/4 mile

WEIGHT. 178kg  (Dry)

KEY POINTS.

2009 09 Reg. BMW HP2 Sport in Alpine White and Carbon Fibre with Lupin Blue Frame and Whee

BMW + 2 owners – Last owner 8 years

16000 miles

Original service book and handbook

Just had oil service using BMW Advantec 15w 50

Gearbox oil and final drive oil replaced 300 miles ago

Excellent matching Metzeler M7 RR Racetecs

Previous bill of sale

Service bills/invoices

All old MOTs

MOTd May 2026

Clear HPI report

All documents/keys present

First DOHC BMW Boxer Twin in production

Carbon fibre fuel tank cover and fairings

Carbon fibre rear subframe

Carbon fibre front mudguard

Carbon fibre rear hugger

Carbon fibre rocker covers

Carbon fibre  tail section

Single sided swingarm

Lightweight forged aluminium wheels

Moto GP style 2D LCD dashboard

Bespoke decals and graphics

Brembo Monobloc radially mounted calipers with 320mm dia. floating discs

Bespoke Ohlins front and rear suspension units

Quickshifter

Fully adjustable levers and footrests

Original toolkit

Sandbar Composites de-catted downpipes

Bespoke mapping/fuelling set-up by Hilltop Motorcycles of Hinckley

Carbon fibre tiebar

Baglux tank cover

MODEL SUMMARY.

Excellent example of a becoming ever rarer, and increasingly collectable, BMW HP2 Sport in signature colours of Alpine White and Carbon Fibre with Lupin Blue Frame and Wheels. Registered June 2009 on an ’09’ prefix plate

Originally supplied out of the BMW Distribution Centre in Thorne, Berkshire, it was registered to a BMW UK employee at their Bracknell headquarters. At 10 months old it was sold to it’s first private keeper in Plymouth, and during his 7 year ownership maintained by Ocean Motorrad (in Plymouth) and independent specialists Two Wheel Technics Ltd…

..in 2017, with the mileage at 14000, it was sold to it’s last keeper by Bahnstormer Motorrad in Alton for the sum of £13410, with that purchase invoice present in the documentation. Current mileage is 16000 miles, and so just 2000 miles covered by the last keeper during his ownership of 8 years. Service history includes it’s original service book and handbook, the afforementioned previous bill of sale some service bills/invoices, and old MOTs. Just had oil service using BMW Advantec 15w 50 with the gearbox oil and final drive oil replaced 300 miles ago. Excellent matching Metzeler M7 RR Racetecs fitted. MOTd May 2026. Clear HPI report. All documents/keys present, as is the original toolkit

The HP2 Sport launched in 2008, and was the most powerful, lightest and advanced boxer twin BMW sportsbike produced hitherto that point. It remains so to this day….

….based upon the R1200S, the motor was heavily revised and was the first incarnation of BMW’s venerable boxer motor to utilise DOHC cylinder heads. Quoted as producing 133bhp and 85 lb/ft torque, another first for this bike was it’s use of a Quickshifter

Genuinely a piece of engineering exotica, the key specification included Carbon fibre fuel tank cover and fairings, Carbon fibre rear subframe, Carbon fibre front mudguard, Carbon fibre rear hugger, Carbon fibre rocker covers, Carbon fibre  tail section, Single sided swingarm, Lightweight forged aluminium wheels, Moto GP style 2D LCD dashboard, Bespoke decals and graphics, Brembo Monobloc radially mounted calipers with 320mm dia. floating discs, Bespoke Ohlins front and rear suspension units and Fully adjustable levers and footrests

This particular bike has Sandbar Composites de-catted downpipes, with bespoke mapping/fuelling set-up by Hilltop Motorcycles of Hinckley. The original downpipes with integrated cats are known to be quite restrictive, and so this is acknowledged as being one of the most worthwhile modifications to these bikes. The original exhaust is provided though. It also has a Carbon fibre tiebar and comes with a Baglux tank cover

A hugely individual, headturning motorcycle, with a wonderful exhaust note and a formidable specification these HP2s will always attract interest

With the introduction of the 4 cylinder S1000RR superbike in 2010, the HP2 has an assured placed in history as being not only the ultimate twin cylinder BMW sportsbike, but also the last

Now few and far between, this bike offers an opportunity to own one with low ownership, in tip top mechanical and cosmetic condition, at entry level money as they are rarely, if ever, seen advertised for less than this one

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MAKE. Honda

MODEL. VTR1000 SP-1 (UK bike, 2 owners, 4700 miles, Pristine)

YEAR. 2001

REGISTRATION. Y

OWNERSHIP. Supplying dealer + 2 owners

MILEAGE. 4700 miles 

• Original service book + all original manuals
• Original owner’s warranty card
• Original bill of sale
• Service bills/invoices
• Old MOTs
• Original Datatag documents
• Just had Castrol Power 1 Racing fully synthetic oil service
• As new Pirelli Diablo Rosso ll tyres
• MOTd May 2026
• Clear HPI report
• All keys (including number tag)

COLOUR. Winning Red

ENGINE SIZE. Liquid Cooled 90 deg V-Twin 999cc DOHC 8v 136 ps / 77 ft-lbs

TRANSMISSION. 6 speed manual – Wet clutch

TOP SPEED. 171mph

ACCELERATION. 10.7 s 1/4 mile

WEIGHT. 196 kg (dry)

MODEL SUMMARY.

Exceptional, unmodified example of a launch specification Honda VTR1000 SP-1 Y in Winning Red

UK supplied by franchised Honda dealers J.S.Gedge of Hastings in East Sussex, it was pre-registered to them for one month between August and September 2001. It was then sold to it’s original owner whom retained possession of it for 17 years before then selling it to the second owner, a friend of his, in August 2018. It has now come directly to us from the second owner, whom retained it for around 7 years

With just 4700 miles from new, it is clear that this bike presents a rare opportunity for any buyer that values mileage and provenance highly

Totally standard, unmodified bike down to every last detail, hand built by Honda, and with peerless build quality and engineering. Just fabulous

Everything is present, including the original service book + all original manuals, original owner’s warranty card, original bill of sale, service bills/invoices, old MOTs, original Datatool documents, all keys (including number tag) and a clear HPI report. The unused as new factory pillion seat and toolkit are also provided

It has just had a Castrol Power 1 Racing fully synthetic oil service and is MOTd until May 2026

The original owner stopped using the bike in 2005 with the mileage at around 4500 miles. It was then stored, unused for the next 13 years, whereupon the second owner purchased it with it requiring a certain amount of mechanical recommissioning as is to be expected…

..this was completed diligently and meticulously by the second owner, with everything documented, and included all fluids and filters, new Pirelli Diablo Rosso ll tyres, new iridium spark plugs, new fuel pump, injectors ultrasonically cleaned, fuel tank cleaned/flushed etc, etc. Everything that was required was attended to and the bike has been subject to routine fluids servicing ever since, in spite of very minimal use in the hands of the second owner as well

The SP-1 is a significant model in Honda’s motorsport history, being developed solely to take on the might of the big Ducati twins in the late ’90s, early 2000s which totally dominated World Superbike racing. With the rules favouring twins over the 4-cylinder bikes with regard to capacity allowance, Honda felt that they had no choice but to design and build the SP-1 V-Twin HRC race bike. It proved to be the right decision, and with Colin Edwards aboard, the HRC built SP-1 took the World Superbike Championship title in it’s first competitive year, that being 2000, and again in 2002 on the essentially similar SP-2

The SP-1 also famously carried the late, great Joey Dunlop to his final ‘big bike’ TT win in June 2000, whilst in Vimto livery, less than one month before his untimely passing in Estonia

This particular bike is an absolute joy to ride, just perfect in every way, and far too good to be bought for general use, but would of course suit a collector, and would serve wonderfully for high days and holidays

Whilst there may be plenty of SP-1s to choose from, very few will match this one in terms of mileage, provenance, originality and condition, and it sets itself firmly apart from lesser examples

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MAKE. Honda

MODEL. CBR1100XX-X Super Blackbird (Original owner 21 years, 14000 miles, First of the Fi model)

YEAR. 1999

REGISTRATION. T

OWNERSHIP. 3 owners – Original owner 21 years

MILEAGE. 14000 miles

• Original service book/Owners Card
• Just had Shell Advance Ultra fully synthetic oil service
• As new matching Bridgestone BT023s
• Some service bills/invoices
• All old MOTs
• VOSA mileage history report
• New MOT provided at point of sale
• Clear HPI report
• Owners’ manual/all documents/keys (with number tag) present

COLOUR. Candy Glory Red (code R101C)

ENGINE SIZE. Liquid Cooled In-Line 4 1137cc 164bhp / 124Nm –  Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection

TRANSMISSION. 6 speed manual Wet clutch

TOP SPEED. 176mph

ACCELERATION. 10.3 s 1/4 mile

WEIGHT. 223 kg (dry)

KEY POINTS.

1999 T Reg Honda CBR1100XX-X Super Blackbird in Candy Glory Red

First example of the fuel injected Blackbirds with Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection

3 owners – Original owner 21 years

Owners 1 and 2 known to each other

14000 miles

Original service book/Owners Card

Just had Shell Advance Ultra fully synthetic oil service

As new matching Bridgstone BT023s

Some service bills/invoices

All old MOTs

VOSA mileage history report

New MOT provided at point of sale

Clear HPI report

Owners’ manual/all documents/keys present

Factory fitted centre stand

22 litre Fuel Tank

Combined Braking System with Linked Brakes (CBS)

3 Piston Brake Calipers

Honda Multi Action Suspension (HMAS)

43mm H.M.A.S front forks

Pro-Link single shock rear suspension adjustable for preload and rebound

LCD instruments with fuel gauge

HISS electronic immobiliser system

MRA tinted touring screen with additional wind deflector (original screen supplied)

JAWS Motorcycles bar risers

Custom seat with suede seat pads, embossed CBR XX, and coloured piping

Pyramid front fender extender

MODEL SUMMARY.

Excellent example of a Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird in Candy Glory Red. 3 owners, and just 14000 miles from new….

An early fuel injected ‘X’ suffix bike, fuelled by Keihin Electronic Fuel injection with 42mm throttle bodies. Supplied new by Tony Jefferies Honda in Warrington, it was registered in June 1999 on a ‘T’ prefix registration number

The original owner retained it for 21 years until January 2021, at which point he sold it to his next door neighbour but one, and so the bike moved from number 23 in the street to number 19. It had been used routinely up until May 2014 at which point the mileage was a touch over 13000 miles

With next to no usage for 7 years, the second owner mechanically recommissioned the bike sympathetically with the usual attention to fluids and filters, fuel system, linkages etc. However, this work was of greater interest to him than riding the bike….and so, in June 2023, it was sold to it’s third and last keeper with the mileage at 13300. Fast forward 2 years and it has now been part exchanged with us, the mileage at point of trade in being 13998 miles

We have the original service book with owners card, some service bills/invoices, all old MOTs, a VOSA mileage history report, clear HPI report and owners’ manual/all documents/keys (with number tag) present

We have just carried out a Shell Advance Ultra fully synthetic oil service, and a new MOT will be provided at point of sale.  The bike has as new Bridgestone BT023s fitted, and is in fine mechanical fettle, ready to use and not in need of anything

Essentially standard, it is fitted with some uprated parts which include an MRA tinted touring screen with additional wind deflector (original screen supplied) JAWS Motorcycles bar risers, Custom seat with suede seat pads, embossed CBR XX, and coloured piping, and a Pyramid front fender extender

The CBR1100-XX designated ‘Super Blackbird’ was launched in 1996 and named after the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird spy plane, which was naturally a very fast vehicle. It enjoyed, for a time, the distinction of being the fastest motorcycle that money could buy, then displacing Kawasaki’s ZZR1100 of that particular accolade, until the launch of Suzuki’s Hayabusa in 1999 (with amusingly Hayabusa being the Japanese word for Peregine Falcon, which eats Blackbirds !)

In 1999, as with the bike here, the fuelling transitioned from carburettors to electronic fuel injection, with hp and torque remaining the same at 164bhp and 124Nm respectively. With this came the introduction of Honda’s HISS electronic immobiliser system.  The motor was an in-line 4 cylinder with twin balancer shafts. Other key mechanical specifications included a 22 litre Fuel Tank, Combined Braking System with Linked Brakes (CBS) 3 Piston Brake Calipers, Honda Multi Action Suspension (HMAS) 43mm H.M.A.S front forks, Pro-Link single shock rear suspension adjustable for preload and rebound, and LCD instruments with fuel gauge. This one also has a factory fitted centre stand fitted

Even today, the Super Blackbird remains a magnificent machine, one of the most comfortable of super tourers, immensely powerful and capable of huge mileages in a totally fuss free manner

This particular bike is quite wonderful.  In totally original, very clean condition indeed, it remains essentially exactly as it did when it left the Honda showroom 26 years ago. With only 3 owners from new, and just 14000 miles, and as one of the very first fuel injected models, it must surely become ever more sought after as time goes by

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MAKE. Kawasaki

MODEL. ZX-12R A1 (5700 miles, Standard and original)

YEAR. 2001

REGISTRATION. Y

MILEAGE. 5700 miles

• Original service book
• Just had Shell Advance Ultra fully synthetic oil service
• Franchised dealer serviced at 5000 miles August 2023 with new tyres, new radiator, coolant flush/fresh coolant, new pads/discs front and rearfork seals replacement/fresh fluid and new battery
• Original PDI paperwork from Carnell Motorcycles in Milton Keynes
• Original Datatag paperwork
• Original alarm installation paperwork
• Service bills/invoices
• Old MOTs
• New MOT provided at point of sale
• Clear HPI report
• All books/keys/documents present

COLOUR. Phantom Silver Metallic

ENGINE SIZE. Liquid Cooled In-Line 4 1199cc 178bhp / 134Nm

TRANSMISSION. 6 speed manual Wet clutch

TOP SPEED. 188mph

STANDING 1/4 MILE. 10.3 s

SEAT HEIGHT. 802mm

DRY WEIGHT . 210kg

KEY POINTS.

2001 Y Reg Kawasaki ZX-12R A1 in Phantom Silver Metallic

5700 miles with service history

Original stamped service book

Just had Shell Advance Ultra fully synthetic oil service

Franchised dealer serviced at 5000 miles August 2023 with new tyres, fork seals replacement/fresh fluid and new battery

Original PDI paperwork from Carnell Motorcycles in Milton Keynes

Original Datatag paperwork

Original alarm installation paperwork

Service bills/invoices

Old MOTs

New MOT provided at point of sale

Clear HPI report

All books/keys/documents present

178bhp motor with 46mm throttle bodies, electroplated cylinders, heat treated pistons with thin rings, lightweight generator

320mm diameter front discs with 6 piston calipers

Kawasaki Ram Air induction system

Fully adjustable 43mm inverted forks

Fully adjustable Monoshock rear suspension with piggyback reservoir

Stainless exhaust headers with Titanium silencers

Twin spar monocoque frame

Aluminium rear subframe

Extruded aluminium swingarm

200/50 section rear tyre

Combination analogue/LCD instrument panel

Rear hugger/chainguard

Renntec pillion rail

R&G paddock stand bobbins

MODEL SUMMARY.

Original launch model Kawasaki ZX-12R A1 in Phantom Silver Metallic. Registered 2001 on a ‘Y’ prefix, this particular bike has covered just 5700 miles from new, and is in completely standard and original specification

Supplied new in March 2001 by UK franchised dealers Carnell Motorcycles of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. Sold to it’s last keeper in August 2023 by Fowlers of Bristol. Completely standard, stock and original other than for the fitment of a Rear hugger/chainguard, Renntec pillion rail (removed in minutes if required) and R&G paddock stand bobbins

It has a good amount of documentation present, which includes it’s original stamped service book, original PDI paperwork from Carnell Motorcycles in Milton Keynes, original Datatag paperwork, original alarm installation paperwork, service bills/invoices, old MOTs, all other original owners’ manuals/books, and all keys

Just had Shell Advance Ultra fully synthetic oil service and was subject to a franchised dealer service at 5000 miles August 2023 with new tyres, new radiator, coolant flush/fresh coolant, new pads/discs front and rear, fork seals replacement/fresh fluid and new battery, whereupon it was sold to it’s last keeper

The paperwork and history trail is very good throughout the bike’s life, entirely consistent with it’s mileage and use

This is the original ZX-12R A1 model launched in 2000, and unashamedly aimed at the two other hyperbike greats of the time: namely Honda’s Super Blackbird and Suzuki’s Hayabusa. Hitherto the introduction of those two models in 1996 and 1999 respectively, Kawasaki’s own ZZR1100 had rightly laid claim to the accolade of the worlds fastest motorcycle…

…the Super Blackbird put paid to that in 1996, but it’s glory was short lived with the Hayabusa’s launch 3 years later. The ZX-12R aimed to regain the crown, but with a distinctly more sporty character. All three were super sports tourers, with the ZX-12R on the ‘sports’ side of the fence, and the other two sitting on it, but leaning towards ‘touring’

In any case, these three were the undeniable ‘Kings of Speed’ at the turn of the millenium, and remain awesomely accomplished, powerful, fast, comfortable and smooth machines

The standard specification of these ZX12R A1s included a 178bhp motor with 46mm throttle bodies, electroplated cylinders, heat treated pistons with thin rings, lightweight generator, 320mm diameter front discs with 6 piston calipers, Kawasaki Ram Air induction system, Fully adjustable 43mm inverted forks, Fully adjustable Monoshock rear suspension with piggyback reservoir, Stainless exhaust headers with Titanium silencers, Twin spar monocoque frame, Aluminium rear subframe, Extruded aluminium swingarm, 200/50 section rear tyre and Combination analogue/LCD instrument panel

In excellent, original condition, this bike is truly lovely, and with it’s low mileage a very rare machine to be found. These 90s/00s motorcycle icons can only be come more sought after as time goes on, and provide an opportunity to own and enjoy something whilst it quite possibly proves to be a good investment

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MAKE. Yamaha

MODEL. YZF-R6 5EB (Original owner 22 years. 11800 miles, Completely original)

YEAR. 2002

REGISTRATION. 52

OWNERSHIP. Dealer pre-reg (1 day) + 2 owners – Original owner 22 years

MILEAGE. 11800 miles with extensive documentation and paperwork

• Comprehensive mechanical recommissioning December 2024 with no miles since (see text)
• Original stamped service book
• Original Yamaha Euro Service and Yamaha Assist owner’s cards
• Original bill of sale
• Original ‘Service Plus’ Pre-Paid Maintenance Agreement paperwork
• Every service bill from new
• Recommissioning parts invoices
• Old MOTs
• Historical V5s
• MOTd December 2025
• Clear HPI report
• All books/documents/keys present

COLOUR. Yamaha Vivid Red Cocktail (code VRC1)

ENGINE SIZE. Liquid Cooled In-Line 4 DOHC 599c 12obhp

TRANSMISSION. 6 speed manual Wet clutch

TOP SPEED. 161mph

ACCELERATION. 10.8s 1/4 mile

WEIGHT. 169kg (Dry)

MODEL SUMMARY.

Fabulous Yamaha YZF-R6 5EB in Yamaha Yamaha Vivid Red Cocktail

Not to be confused with lesser examples, this is an exceptional bike in wonderful original condition, and of collector quality. One of the very nicest that will be found

Registered on 2nd November 2002, the supplying Yamaha dealer was TW Motorcycles of Oxford. For whatever reason, the bike was pre-registered to them for just one day, before delivery was taken of it on 3rd November 2002 by it’s original owner. He retained possession of the bike for 22 years and 1 month, before selling it to the second owner in December 2024 whom was a friend of his. It has now come directly to us from the second owner

The original owner paid an additional £600 for a Yamaha ‘Service Plus’ Maintenance Agreement enabling the first 6 annual services to be covered within that and bike was used regularly up until June 2009 whereupon it developed a battery charging issue. The mileage at that time was 11731 miles and it had been serviced 7 times by the supplying Yamaha dealer, TW Motorcycles…

..covered up with dust sheets, and with other things going on in his life, the bike sat in the original owner’s garage for the next 15 years, with no further use

In December 2024, it was sold to it’s second keeper, a capable vehicle engineer (actually a Mercedes F1 Technician), whom completely recommissioned it mechanically, bringing it back to life so to speak. The works completed in December 2024 included new Bridgestone Battlax S21s, oil/filter, fuel filter, air filter, new spark plugs, coolant flush/fresh coolant, new EBC brake pads front and back, Tourmax head to carburettor rubbers, carburettor strip/ultra sonic clean and rebuilt with a full Japanese Keyster kit.  The charging issue that had caused the bike to be laid up 15 years prior was simply a failed regulator/rectifier and so this was replaced with a high quality ElectroSport ESR261 item..The bike was also MOTd at this time and so the current MOT expires December 2025

The current mileage is just under 11800 miles and a huge amount of paperwork and documentation is present, in fact essentially everything the bike ever had. this includes it’s original stamped service book, original Yamaha Euro Service and Yamaha Assist owner’s cards, original bill of sale, original ‘Service Plus’ Pre-paid Maintenance Agreement paperwork, every service bill by TW Motorcycles from new, recommissioning parts invoices, old MOTs,  historical V5s and Clear HPI report. It also has it’s original owners’ manual and both keys

This is the very last of the original 1999 launch model R6, designated 5EB, just prior to the introduction of the fuel injected 5SL. A truly iconic motorcycle that re-wrote the rules for the 600cc Supersport class in terms of handling and agility, not to mention it’s absolute screamer of a DOHC in line 4 motor with a 15500rpm redline. With 120 crank bhp quoted, this allowed a standing 400m in sub 11s and a top speed in excess of 160mph. This R6 really was the ultimate 600cc Supersport of it’s time and indeed went on to dominate in motorcycle racing at world, national and club level alike (and continues to today in pre-injection classic series’)

It is completely virginal, stock, standard and original, as Yamaha intended, completely box fresh…..

Essentially as good as it gets for one of these, it will appeal to a buyer whom places great importance on originality, condition, and low ownership and mileage provenance. To find an original first generation R6 that has led such a charmed existence will not easily be repeated, and is not to be taken for granted

’90s/noughties Japanese sportsbike are now at the age where values are increasing, along with their collectability and desirability. This is certainly an example for someone looking for long term ownership of one of these bikes as a future investment machine

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