Description
This motorcycle is Lot 13 to be auctioned by Bonhams at the Timed-Online June Sale, please see the Bonhams website for full details. The timed online auction runs between June 6th through June 16th, with lots closing from midday June 16th 2025.
Public Viewing:
Available 11th & 12th June 2025 from 09:00 until 17:00, by appointment only at Bonhams Milton Keynes.
Lot 13
Unused
c. 2000 Honda CB50R Dream Racing Motorcycle
Registration no.
Frame no. AR02-1000769
Engine no. AR02E-1000770
A miniature masterpiece, the CB50R Dream was conceived to commemorate Honda's early racing history in the 'tiddler' class. The Japanese company had already proved itself equal to the European opposition, winning the 250cc and 125cc World Championships in 1961, before introducing its first works offering in the 50cc category in 1962. That was the RC110 which, although outclassed at Grand Prix level by Suzuki's rival two-stroke, provided the basis for a hugely successful over-the-counter racer for privateers: the CR110. Introduced part way through the 1962 season, the single-cylinder CR110 featured gear-driven twin overhead camshafts and four tiny valves, producing a maximum of 8. 5bhp at 13, 500rpm, while there were eight speeds in the gearbox.
Introduced in 1997, its modern equivalent - the CB50R Dream - produces 7. 0bhp at 13, 500rpm with maximum revs a further 1, 000 up the scale, despite using chain drive for the cams. The gearbox is a six-speeder and the Dream weighs an anorexic 157lbs dry. Immensely popular in Japan, the Dream 50 has been produced in various versions over the years, spawning an entire cottage industry of accessory and component suppliers. Honda Racing Corporation (HRC), which built the CB50 Dream, listed a host of performance enhancing improvements for the model.
Purchased new by the vendor's late brother and seemingly unused, this pristine example is offered with a paddock stand, user manual (still sealed), plug spanner, Honda bunting segment, and a framed specification board.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams Motorcycles website for all pertinent auction information.
