Please Note: as noted in the Maintenance section, our service department recommends a carb clean, hydraulic fluid flush, and tank liner before riding this Honda on the street:
In 1995, Honda updated the venerable CBR600 lineup with the F3, which featured revisions to the engine and the chassis as well as the introduction of ram-air induction. Cycle World called this “one of the all-time great all-rounders,” and Sport Rider called it a “Great Sportbike of the Past.”
It was more than an excellent streetbike – it also dominated the track. “The 1995 AMA 600 Supersport season was another good one for Honda, with [Miguel] Duhamel putting on a Honda seminar all year, winning eight races in a row en route to his second AMA 600 title. Honda F3s won all 11 of the races that year, scoring a perfect shutout. This made four 600 titles in the Honda’s five years of existence (Yamaha won the title in ‘94). You simply can’t talk about 600cc racing in this time period without mentioning the Honda CBR600F2/F3.”
Expectedly, after Miguel Duhamel won the AMA Championship in 1995, Honda wanted to celebrate the occasion in proper fashion. For 1996-1998, they offered a replica paint scheme of the Smokin’ Joe’s Joe Camel livery that had graced his bike. An estimated 1500 examples rolled out of the factory in the bike’s first final year of production.
Manufactured in September of 1997, this example is VIN: JH2PC2534WM750417.
The odometer shows 6,207 miles.
The owner has listed several motorcycles with Iconic in the past, including:
1996 Honda CBR600F3 Smokin’ Joe’s
2007 Ducati SportClassic 1000 Special Edition #95/100 with Zero Miles
1990 Yamaha FZR400
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: FAIL (Peeling)
Engine Oil Level: OK
Engine Oil Quality: OK
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: OK
Coolant Quality: OK
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: FAIL
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: FAIL
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: OK
Headlight High Beam: OK
Headlight Low Beam: OK
Passing Light: N/A
Parking Light: OK
Turn Signals: OK
Tail Light: OK
Brake Light (Front Switch): OK
Brake Light (Rear Switch): OK
Plate Light: OK
Horn: OK
Kill Switch: OK
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 40%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 50%
Forks: Leaking
Shock/s: OK
Tire Date Code Front: 1022
Tire Date Code Rear: 1022
Tire % Remaining Front: 60%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 95%
Tire Press. Front: 36
Tire Press. Rear: 27
Battery Standing Voltage: 13.6
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.12
Running Condition: OK- Poorly
Test Ride Completed: N/A
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
-Tank liner peeling
-Leo Vinci Pipe
Recommended:
-Needs tank re-lined
-Hydro 2
-Carb clean
Modifications:
Leo Vinci titanium exhaust.
Marchesini wheels that have been powder coated Smokin’ Joe colors.
Zero Gravity windscreen.
Aftermarket headlight cover.
OEM rearsets drilled to lighten and powder coated bronze.
OEM clip ons powder coated bronze.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300 tires with date codes of 1022 and 1022.
The sale includes one key and several extras: multiple spare fairings, a spare set of OEM wheels, limited edition framed print #150, color-matching Teknic jacket, and a Smokin’ Joe’s polo and hat!
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Honda is offered on a clean Texas title.
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