Highlights
- Factory-correct in smart mid blue metallic
- Restored to a high standard
- Part of a large bike collection
- Recently recommissioned for sale
The Appeal
Honda’s Gold Wing was a big, powerful and relaxing touring bike. It was also an all-out assault on the home of such bikes: the USA. Conceived as a range flagship, it featured a clever flat-four water-cooled boxer engine designed by Honda engine guru, Shoichiro Irimajin. His previous work was the engines for the firm’s MotoGP bikes and Formula One cars.
That blue chip input showed. The Gold Wing was innovative, supremely comfortable and very quick. The K2 of 1977 saw some revisions, but they were only light because nothing needed to fundamentally change.
This K2 was first registered in 1976 in the USA and arrived in the UK in 2020. It has been extensively restored to a very high standard. Since completion it has largely been part of large collections, including the current keeper’s, so the condition has been carefully preserved.
As you can see from the photos, it is a magnificent bike. The blue metallic paintwork and signature gold pinstripe present well and the chromework is bright. The bike has been lightly recommissioned for sale and is said to run and ride well.
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1976 in the USA
- Imported to UK in July 2020
- Two registered UK keepers
- Current keeper since July 2022
- Current V5C in vendor’s name
- All correct numbers machine
- Various paperwork included
- Recently lightly recommissioned
- Part of a large bike collection
- Historic Vehicle registration
- Older restoration with sparing subsequent use
The Condition
- Very tidy blue metallic paintwork with gold pinstripe
- Tank and paintwork are in good condition as shown
- Chromework presents well with bright finish
- Switchgear, dials, grips and other fittings in good order as shown
- Some pitting on the front mudguard that is barely noticeable
- Rev counter works slowly likely due to oil filled cable
- Otherwise we understand everything works and runs correctly
The Mechanics
- 999cc flat four 4-stroke engine with shaft drive
- 5spd manual transmission
- Recently recommissioned with new fuel
- Cam belt, water pump, and pulleys replaced some years ago
- Bike has been little used since this work was completed
- No reported running or riding issues
- Vendor reports that it starts and runs very well
This sale is subject to the Car & Classic Terms and Conditions. By bidding and/or making an offer, you also agree to the following:
✓ The seller is registered as a private seller which means consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not come into effect. However, you are still covered by Car & Classic’s own Terms and Conditions..
✓ We request that a non-refundable fee be paid if you are the lucky winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted Please refer to our helpful FAQs and T&Cs for specific rates.
✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is Where Is’ basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are solely for guidance purposes and it's customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase for your own peace of mind.
✓ VAT is included in the buyer's fee. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.
✓ We want a smooth transaction just as much as you do and as such we run all UK-registered cars and motorbikes for sale on Car & Classic through an online HPI check to verify that they show no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and have no finance owing, allowing you to bid with confidence.
✓ We also check whether vehicles are recorded as being written off as part of an insurance total loss claim at the time an advert is placed on Car & Classic and we helpfully provide write-off category labels (Cat C/D/S/N) for your assistance. However, the presence or absence of a label does not guarantee the vehicle’s status and it is always worthwhile carrying out your own full vehicle history check before making an offer on a vehicle.
✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection
or delivery. Importing vehicles may result in additional customs duties and import taxes so it’s worth checking beforehand..
