2003 Honda VTR 1000 SP2

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Highlights

Only 9,938 miles from new
Full Honda service history
Recent service by Honda dealers in June 2023
MOT valid until July 2025
Rare and appreciating V-twin with racing heritage

The Appeal

The Honda VTR 1000 SP2's racing pedigree is something of legend. Designed to compete in the World Superbike series, the SP2 features upgraded ECU mapping and a refined fuel injection system, significantly improving over its predecessor, the SP1.

This particular example, with only 9,938 miles on the clock, comes complete with a full Honda service history documented in the service booklet. An official Honda dealer performed The most recent service in June 2023, which included a new battery and tyres. This high-octane bike also boasts a Taurus electronic security system and Smartwater marking from new.

If you're after a blisteringly fast, capable mount, this is no doubt a very tempting proposition.

History and Paperwork

Registered in 2003 with 3 former registered keepers
MOT valid until July 2025
Full Honda service history documented in the service booklet
Last serviced by Honda official dealers at 9,202 miles in June 2023
Recent MOT with no advisories
Comes with the owner's manual, two original keys, and the original Honda toolkit
Currently on SORN with DVLA from 1st August 2024

The Condition

Bike has been looked after and stored in a garage with a dust sheet cover
Bodywork looks in very good order
Paintwork in good condition
Some light marks and signs of use here and there, though nothing detrimental to the bike
Complete with the rear seat and original racing cowl
All branding and decals appear complete
Wheels and tyres look in good order
Seat and instruments present well
All mechanical components look in good, clean condition

The Mechanics

999cc V-Twin powerplant
Manual transmission with 6 gears
Last serviced by Honda dealers in June 2023
New battery and tyres fitted during the last service
Taurus electronic security system fitted
Smartwater marking from new
No mechanical issues reported during the recent service
We understand the bike to be riding exactly as it should

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