Description
This motorcycle is Lot 166 to be auctioned by Bonhams at The Autumn Stafford Sale (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show) on 12 & 13 October, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Auction Timings:
Lots 1 - 176 are to be sold from 11:00 on Saturday 12th October 2024.
Lots 201 - 429 are to be sold from 11:00 on Sunday 13th October 2024.
Public Viewing:
Available 12th & 13th October 2024 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Stafford County Showground (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show).
Lot 166
The Andy Chapman Collection
c. 1994 Honda 399cc CBR400RR FireBlade
Registration no. S762 WNM
Frame no. NC29-1102802
Engine no. to be advised
Unquestionably one of the finest motorcycles of recent years that was never an official UK import, the CBR400RR possessed an all-round performance that belied its lack of cubic inches. Limited in power for the Japanese home market, Honda's gorgeous mini race rep could be de-restricted for overseas use by means of an ignition kit that liberated a staggering 15, 000rpm and 59bhp. Despite the stratospheric rev limit, the across-the-frame four proved surprisingly torquey. "It puts a lie totally to the theory that small transverse four engines have, be definition, to be gutless screamers," declared Fast Bikes magazine.
An imported model (the HPI records the date of UK registration as 1st October 1998) this 'Baby Blade' has belonged to our vendor since 2017 and currently displays a total of 29, 511 kilometres on the odometer (at the time of cataloguing/ photography). Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent, or possibly more extensive restoration, before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. A replacement V5C document will follow after the sale. Two keys present.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams Motorcycles website for all pertinent auction information.
