Beskrivning
This motorcycle is Lot 290 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 290
1988 Honda RS250 Racing Motorcycle
Registration no. unregistered
Frame no. 8810283
Engine no. RS250RE-8810289
Honda were latecomers in offering a 250cc production racer - the first RS250R not appearing until 1984 - and immediately found themselves at a disadvantage to Yamaha’s long established TZ. Its 1985 successor addressed these failings, boasting a new aluminium twin-spar frame and heavily revised engine. The RS250R was mildly updated for 1986 before undergoing a wholesale redesign for ’87, re-emerging as a replica of Freddie Spencer’s works bike complete with 54x54. 5mm crankcase-reed engine and cassette-type gearbox. For the ’88 model, Honda ditched the ATAC exhausts, adopting conventional variable-height power valves and cylinders with appropriately revised porting. Front fork diameter increased and the TRAC anti-dive was dropped, while the existing combination of 17” front/ 18” rear wheels continued. A maximum power output of 71bhp and a dry weight of 226lbs was claimed, and the RS continued unchanged for 1989.
Pre-restoration photographs on file show this RS250 adorned with decals and stickers indicating that it was campaigned in Japan before coming to the UK (supplied from Japan Blue Fox Racing – see images on file – black livery). Restored by David Clark circa 2019 and wonderfully presented, the machine has been refinished in Freddie Spencer Rothman's colours and is fitted with HRC wheels. There is a substantial quantity of related bills on file, many issued by Honda specialists David Silver Spares (inspection recommended). Our vendor purchased the Honda from Mr Clark in August 2020. In addition to the aforementioned bills, the machine also comes with a photocopied owner's manual and parts list. A clutch tool and some cans of paint are included in the sale. Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent and is therefore sold strictly as viewed.
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.
