Description
This motorcycle is Lot 252 to be auctioned by Bonhams at The Autumn Stafford Sale (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show) on October 12th, please see the Bonhams Motorcycles Website for full details.
Auction Timings:
Lots 201 - 408 are to be sold from 11:00am on Sunday 12th October 2025.
Public Viewing:
Available 11th & 12th October 2025 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Staffordshire County Showground (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show).
Lot 252
The Robert Lusk Motorcycle Collection
1998 Honda Dream 50
Registration no. R947 XYD
Frame no. ACthe details below
Engine no. AC15E1008452
A miniature masterpiece, the CB50 Dream was conceived to commemorate Honda's early racing history in the 'tiddler' class, inaugurated in 1962 with the RC110. Introduced in 1997, its modern equivalent – the CB50 Dream – produces 7. 0bhp at 13, 500rpm, with maximum revs a further 1, 000 up the scale. The gearbox is a six-speeder and the Dream weighs in at a featherweight 157lbs dry. Immensely popular in Japan, the model has been produced in various versions, spawning an entire cottage industry of accessory and component suppliers.
Purchased new by Robert, this Dream 50 was used not only as a practical machine for getting around town, but equally for the sheer enjoyment of its looks and aesthetic - a faithful homage to Honda's classic racers in miniature form, a real example of which he also owned. The recorded mileage at the time of cataloguing is 19, 745km (believed from new).
The motorcycle is offered with a current MoT, valid until 13th October 2025, together with a comprehensive history file that includes the V5C registration document, an old-style V5, previous MoT certificates, invoices (including one for a Datatag kit), the original Honda paperwork and documents as supplied by the importer, Riders of Yeovil.
Prospective buyers should please note that whilst Robert actively started and maintained his collection, all machines are offered as requiring recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent.
Prospective buyers should please note that whilst Robert actively started and maintained his collection, all machines are offered as requiring recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent.
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.
