Description
This motorcycle is Lot 395 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 395
One family owned, 15, 441 miles from new
1980 Honda 901cc CB900F-A Super Sports
Registration no. EKY 59V
Frame no. SC01-2102541
Engine no. SC01E-2102538
After Honda's SOHC 750 had taken the motorcycling world by storm, they probably made it for longer than they should. After all, - how do you follow an icon? The answer was with a radical re-style, and a double overhead camshaft motor. Introduced in 1979, the new machine, known as the CB750KZ, featured twin front discs, Comstar wheels, and an extra 10 bhp over the SOHC model. The same year, they also introduced a larger sibling, the CB900FZ, with similar styling. Also with a DOHC motor, but importantly with 4 valves per cylinder, and Comstar wheels, it was justifiably labelled Super Sports. For 1980, with minor styling tweaks, such as the reverse-black Comstars, it was re-labelled the CB900F-A. EKY 59V was purchased new by Michael Steel, from D. C. Cook Group Ltd. on 8th March 1980. He part-exchanged what appears to have been a one year-old CB900F with 850 miles on the clock (see original bill of sale on file). In 1984 he passed it on to his cousin who ran it thereafter for a number of years, including several trips to the Isle of Man TT. However, due to the owners age, the bike was retired from use at least ten years ago, and kept in dry storage, having covered a total of only 15, 441 miles in total. It has, therefore, had only two owners from new, but due to standing, will now require re-commissioning, and attention to the front hydraulic brakes, which no longer function. Documentation comprises a current V5C, an old V5C, the aforementioned original Bill of Sale, together with the Owners manual, and service booklet.
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.
