Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1998 Honda CBR600F3. 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.
This example is VIN: JH2PC2537WM750010. The seller recently acquired the bike from a private party in Connecticut. He states that it is the 10th example for the 1998 year.
The odometer shows 9,598 miles.
Maintenance:
During his ownership, the seller has not performed any maintenance. He notes that the chain is new.
Modifications:
Repainted tank to emulate Miguel Duhamel’s race bike.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tires that have aged out. Please note: The seller will be including a new rear tire with the sale.
The sale includes one key, a matching Camel matchbook, and the stock windscreen.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Manahawkin, New Jersey, this Honda is offered on a clean New Jersey title. Have any CBR600F3 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
