When it was released, the VF1000R was a bit of a revelation: it was Honda’s flagship, designed to showcase what the Japanese firm was capable of. It was also a huge tease to US riders, because it was initially only released in Europe only – America got the VF1000F instead, which was designed to be more of a touring bike.
The R was Honda’s first road bike to benefit from gear-driven cams.
Manufactured in October of 1985, this example is VIN: JHSC1604GM100514. The seller acquired this motorcycle from a private collector one year ago.
The odometer shows 1,290 miles. The seller has not ridden this example.
Maintenance:
The seller has performed the following:
– changed the oil
– rebuilt and synchronized the carburetors
– rebuilt the clutch and brake master cylinders as well as the clutch slave cylinder
– installed a new battery
Modifications:
The seller states the motorcycle has had professionally-applied gold pin striping decals added by a prior owner. “They can easily be removed with no evidence they were there by using a heat gun.”
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on the original Dunlop K500 tires.
The sale includes two keys.
Extras:
This sale includes the original owner’s and service manuals, along with an issue of Motorcyclist magazine featuring the VF1000R.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
The seller notes that the bike has never been dropped and that “absolutely no paint work has been done to the fairings.” He sums up his bike by saying it’s “very difficult to find one of these in an untouched original state, this VF is probably the nicest on the market today.”
Currently located in Universal City, Texas, this Honda is offered on a clean Texas title in the seller’s name. Have any VF1000R stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Continental US: Haul Bikes will ship anything sold through Iconic for a starting rate of $750 in the Continental US (prices may increase in rural markets), and Iconic will handle the paperwork on your behalf. You do not need to crate your bike or drain the gas/disconnect the battery if you go with Haul Bikes. We are glad to work with the shipper of your choice as well, but you will have to arrange it.
Please note:
spares/extras will have to be shipped separately via FedEx or similar.
the fee includes $15,000 of insurance with a $500 deductible. Additional insurance can be purchased at a cost of $50 per additional $5,000 of value.
$5,000 for US to Europe/Asia is a VERY ROUGH ballpark which includes transport as well as customs fees and duties. Please contact Shippio for an exact quote.
