Description
H&H Classic Auction @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
3rd July, 2024 11:00
1989 Harley Davidson 1200 Sportster
'Rat Bike' custom special
Estimate
£2, 500 - £3, 500
Registration No: F640 UTW
Frame No: 1HD4CFM16KY114103
MOT: None
Custom special based on a HD 1200 Sportster
Striking looking individually styled muscle bike
Supplied with some old MOTs and a current V5C
Harley Davidson was established in Milwaukee in 1903 and has gone on to become one of the world's most iconic and longest-running motorcycle manufacturers. Harley epitomizes large-capacity cruisers that many have tried to copy but have never managed to match Harley's image and prestige. The Sportster range has been produced continuously since 1957, powered by the classic air-cooled V-twin engine in a nice simple chassis and the model has formed the basis of many custom specials over the years. The 'Rat Bike' image is very popular at the moment, exaggerating the brutal musclebike look of the classic Sportster.
This 1989 1200cc Sportster special is presented in 'Rat Bike' style with wrapped exhaust downpipes, knobbly tyres on alloy rims, braced swinging arm and cut away rear mudguard. The bike comes supplied with some invoices, MOTs back to 2011 and a current V5C. Not run for 2 years, it will need some recommissioning before use but will provide a unique and stand-out bike at any biking event.
