Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1996 Honda CBR600F3 Smokin’ Joe’s. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
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 January 1996, this example is VIN: JH2PC253XTM550203. It comes from Iconic’s very own Head of Transportation, Cory!
The odometer shows 2,162 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, Cory replaced the fork seals and oil, changed the oil and oil filter, rebuilt the carbs, and installed a new chain and sprocket. He also replaced the brake fluid and pads and had our service department perform a safety inspection.
They note the following in their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Tire Years – Front: 4520; Rear: 4420
Tire % – Front: 100%; Rear: 100%
Tire Pressure – Front: 36 PSI; Rear: 38 PSI
Brake % – Front: New, OIL; Rear: 0%
Front Hydraulic Fluid: New
Rear Hydraulic Fluid: New
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid: NA
Engine Oil – Level: Ok; Quality: Ok
Coolant – Level: Ok; Quality: Ok
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Killswitch: Ok
Horn: Ok
Fork: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Final Drive: NEW CHAIN
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.88V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.02V
Test Ride: None Taken, runs on bench
Notes:
-Slight pitting on fork tubes
-Mild to moderate rust in areas
-Flaky pain on top triple clamp
-Engine cover has scratches
Modifications:
Through a mutual friend, Cory was able to get the tail signed by Miguel Duhamel.
Yoshimura RS-3 muffler.
Corbin seat.
Yellow windscreen.
Battery tender lead.
Cory notes that at some point in the bike’s life, a previous owner attempted to apply a new set of decals over the existing decals on the front fairing.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax Q3+ tires with date codes of 4420 and 4520.
The sale includes one key.
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 Honda is offered on a clean Washington title. Have any CBR600F3 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
