Highlights

Rebuilt with an extensive list of new components
Engine remains as per factory specification, we are told
Vendor notes it was confirmed running and ridden after the rebuild was completed
Stored in what the seller describes as a comfortable environment since the rebuild

The Appeal

The Honda XR80 is one of the most fondly remembered youth off-road motorcycles of the late 1970s, the bike that countless children born in the 1960s dreamed of owning. With its willing 80cc single-cylinder engine and lightweight chassis, it introduced a generation to the joys of trail riding and remains a sought-after piece of two-wheeled nostalgia.

This particular example has been rebuilt with a long list of new components covering the suspension, wheels, plastics, exhaust, controls, and drivetrain, while the fuel tank has been repainted. The vendor notes the engine was confirmed running before the work commenced and has been cosmetically tidied but left to factory specification. After the rebuild, the bike was reportedly started and ridden to verify that everything was functioning correctly.

Approximately six to seven years ago, the fluids were drained, and the bike was placed on a display shelf in storage. The seller believes it would only require fresh fuel and oil to run again.

Key Information

Mileage: odometer inoperative; reading unconfirmed
Country of registration: United Kingdom (not currently registered)
Technical inspection status: no current certificate
Technical specs: 79cc air-cooled four-stroke OHC single-cylinder engine paired with a 5-speed transmission and manual clutch
Paperwork: not stated

The Detail

Rebuild reportedly included new complete forks, wheel rims and spokes, rear tyre, complete plastic set, seat cover, levers, all control cables, handlebar grips, complete exhaust, rear shocks, and chain and sprockets
Fuel tank repainted
Engine cosmetically tidied but remains as per factory specification, according to the vendor
Vendor notes the engine was confirmed running before the rebuild commenced, and was started and ridden after the rebuild to confirm everything was working correctly
Fluids drained and bike placed on a display shelf approximately six to seven years ago
The seller states it was stored in a very comfortable environment
The seller believes it would only require fuel and oil to get it running again

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