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.
This example is VIN: JH2PC2535TM550495. The seller acquired it from a private party. “It was a showroom piece in a dealership that myself and another gentleman owned. The previous owner had it drained of all fuel in 2021 and prepped for storage at that time. He had it stored in a climate controlled garage since 2025.”
During his ownership, the seller has covered 500 miles. The odometer shows 13,673 miles.
“I thought I would enjoy riding it, but I’m too concerned with wrecking it. I also don’t have much storage space due to other motorcycles.”
Maintenance:
“Carburetors all cleaned and synchronized this year by K.O.’s Cycle Shop. Oil changed. Rear brake line replaced. New battery. Can provide receipts.” The seller states that there are no known mechanical issues.
Modifications:
Vance & Hines slip-on exhaust.
Mirror delete.
Smoked flush-mount front turn signals.
Aftermarket front and rear turn signals.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli tires that have aged out with date codes of 2215 and 0716.
The sale includes 1 ignition key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: “Light scrapes/blemishes on lower fairing. Misc scratches.”
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Currently located in Grayson, Kentucky, this Honda is offered on a clean Kentucky title.
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