Highlights
- Very rare NF5 120bhp model
- Believed to have been raced by the legendary Joey Dunlop
- Part of a classic collection and on static indoor display for 10 years
- Very well kept bike with Dunlop numbering and decals
The Appeal
Any bike that came to dominate the TT and also brought victories for Carl Fogarty has to be revered. And Honda’s sublime RS250RF certainly is. It was built in tiny numbers across four generations between 1984 and 2009 for privateers and production teams. For them, it delivered win after win.
The RS250RF is also intrinsically linked with Yer Maun, Joey Dunlop, the Ballymoney racer who notched up his inaugural Isle of Man TT victory on Honda’s racing marvel. The vendor, who is selling this example as part of a collection owned by their partner, believes this well-presented 1991 bike was once ridden by the ‘King of the Roads.’
The bike was acquired some years ago and has been on static display, unused, for the last 10. That has preserved the condition, including the decals and roundel. It has clearly been used on the track but wears its racing lightly.
Due to the lack of recent use it will require some checks and recommissioning if you plan to run it. Or simply enjoy the looks of one of racing’s most evocative and stylish bikes.
History and Paperwork
- The owner's husband purchased it as a piece of motorsport legend
- There is no paperwork current available
- Her husband understood the bike was raced by Joey Dunlop at the Isle of Man
- There is no provenance to support the claim, except for a photo
- The vendors husband intended to verify the claim before he sadly passed away
- Frame number 9110135
- Stored inside and unused for 10 years
The Condition
- White paintwork with racing livery and roundels as shown
- Good general condition with some age from race career and due to originality
- Arguably the signs of use add to the provenance and appeal
- These include light dents to the exhaust and other minor marks
- Supplied with stand as shown
- Complete and generally well kept factory-standard bike
The Mechanics
- 249cc V Twin Two stroke 120bhp engine
- Unused for last 10 years but stored inside
- Described as ‘not running’ by seller
- We are told the bike will need checks and attention if buyer intends to run it
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