Chris Vermeulen 2008 Suzuki GSV-R Fairing

Current bid: $600

Reserve price has not been met.

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Ends At: November 5, 2024 10:00 am PST

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2024-11-05 09:50:00 2024-11-05 10:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Chris Vermeulen 2008 Suzuki GSV-R Fairing Santa Monica, California - A race-used front fairing from Chris Vermeulen's 2008 season with Suzuki Rizla! https://iconicmotorbikeauctions.com/auction/chris-vermeulen-2008-suzuki-gsv-r-fairing/ Iconic Motorbike Auctions concierge@iconicmotorbikes.com

Description

Please note: We have reduced the minimum buyer’s fee from $250 to $150.

Additional photos are available here for your perusal.

Chris Vermeulen made his professional racing debut in 1999 whilst competing for the Australian Superbike Championship. Despite his limited experience, the young Vermeulen managed to secure an 8th place standing at the end of the season — a feat that was made only better by a best finish of 4th place and an overall win amongst privateer riders.

After seeing Chris Vermeulen’s early promise, the great Barry Sheene took the Aussie under his wing and arranged for him to ride in the British Supersport and Superstock classes. Sheene also got him his World Supersport break with Castrol Honda. Interestingly, Vermeulen always had a “seven” in his race number as a tribute to Barry Sheene.

While racing under Ten Kate, Vermeulen rode a Honda Fireblade to fourth place in the 2004 Superbike Championship. He finished as the only non-Ducati rider in the top eight, and he took a total of four first-place podium finishes over the course of the season. The following year, he redoubled his efforts, taking his first-ever pole at Assen and finishing runner-up in the series.

Nevertheless, Honda refused to extend his contract. Seeing the writing on the wall, Vermeulen quit HRC and signed with Team Suzuki in 2006 alongside John “Hopper” Hopkins. That season, he rode to his first MotoGP pole and he finished second at Phillip Island in a nail-biting wet-weather performance.

This fairing came to Iconic as part of a large collection of MotoGP memorabilia items. We sold another full set of Vermeulen bodywork bearing a special Barry Sheene livery as well as this Bautista chrome set.

Modifications:
It has been mounted on a decorative display placard. It measures 23.5″ x 31.5″.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:


Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this fairing is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any Vermulen stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!

Additional Information

Location

Santa Monica, California

Year

2008

Make

Memorabilia

Model

Memorabilia

Mileage

N/A

VIN

N/A

Title

Bill of Sale Only

Title State/Country

N/A

Private Party/Dealership

Private Party

Additional Charges

No

Total Bids Placed:

Bidder Name Bidding Time Bid Auto
c*******g October 31, 2024 6:57 am PDT $600 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
l**n October 31, 2024 6:57 am PDT $500
c*******g October 29, 2024 8:14 pm PDT $300
h*******r October 29, 2024 8:14 pm PDT $200 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
h*******r October 29, 2024 3:00 pm PDT $1
Auction started October 29, 2024 11:45 am PDT
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Chris Vermeulen 2008 Suzuki GSV-R Fairing
Asking price (including buyer’s fee): Current bid: $600
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