With a pedigree in racing dating back to the early 70’s, Moriwaki Engineering was a Japanese motorcycle manufacturer and tuner company that started from a gentleman with the same namesake: Mamoru Moriwaki. The Japanese company specialized in race-oriented engines, motorcycles, and parts, making waves in the industry with their close ties to the Motorcycle Grand Prix. Made as an entry into the world of road-racing and track days, the MH80R was largely based off of Honda’s success in the small-displacement market at the time. The MH80R took some strong cues from motorcycles such as the NS-1, the Moriwaki was good for around 7-8 horsepower, offering similar numbers for torque at peak RPM’s.
Originally, the MH80R was offered in the Japanese market, but some folks that had to get their hands on this compact racer went through the trouble to import these models to the states.
This example is VIN: MH80RF92265. The seller purchased this example from a private party four months ago, who imported this motorcycle from Japan in 2015.
Maintenance:
The seller states they added various safety wire points throughout the motorcycle, installed new sliders and new rearsets with new master cylinder. The seller has installed new front and rear brake pads.
Modifications:
Racetech built forks with gold valves and Racetech custom-built rear reservoir shock.
Frame and spool sliders.
ZX-10 Woodcraft rearsets.
Muffler slider.
The seller notes there is a 105cc big bore kit with a Phathead in the motorcycle.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop slicks with date codes of 0920 and 1619.
Extras:
Included in this sale is a spare set of bodywork, a complete 80cc motor, an additional Phathead, and various spare parts such as petcocks, front brake pads, and gaskets.
This sale also includes the original manual with paperwork regarding the location this motorcycle was raced at.
Not pictured: The seller states that tire warmers are included in the sale.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Signal Hill, this Moriwaki is offered on the original MSO (please note, we have altered the image to protect the seller’s information).
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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.
