Description
H&H Classics National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tues 8th July from 1pm
Wed 9th July from 9am
Auction: 9th Jul, 2025 10:00
Location: Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
2002 Honda VTR1000 SP2
No Reserve
Estimate
£7, 500 - £8, 500
Registration No: NL02 WTV
Frame No: JH2SC45A22m200454
MOT: None
135bhp 1000cc V-twin with gear driven cams
Road-going version of the 2002 WSB winner
Fitted with original exhaust, supplied with a V5C
The Honda Motor Company was founded by Soichiro Honda in 1937, initially producing piston rings for Toyota. They made their first motorcycle in 1949 and within 10 years had become the biggest motorcycle manufacturer in the world. They have gone on to produce over 400 million two-wheelers as well as millions of other power products. The V-twin VTR1000, introduced in 1997, was built by Honda to compete with Ducati in the showroom and on the race track with the heavily modified homologation special SP1 RC51 going on to win the 2000 World Superbike Championship and the later improved SP2 winning in 2002 with Colin Edwards on board both times.
This stunning SP2, being offered at 'no reserve', is presented in an excellent and amazingly original condition. The VTR1000 SP-2 RC51, to give it its full name, is a true collector's motorcycle and proved to be the last time the mighty HRC created a road-going homologation special. Kept in an enthusiast's small private collection since 2012, it is still fitted with its genuine Honda 'HM MCF E2' stamped silencer boxes, parts that very often were replaced in the day. Included in the sale will be a letter of authenticity from Honda UK, an owner's manual, a workshop manual, a service book, an original sales brochure, old MOTs, receipts, service receipts and a current V5C. Run recently, it will need the normal checks before use, but will surely become a future classic.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
