Description
Unique V3 liquid-cooled two-stroke from Honda, manufactured for one year in 1983 for the Japanese domestic market, exported in small numbers to New Zealand, Australia, Switzerland.
One of the few for sale worldwide, including in Japan, and in good roadworthy condition.
Engine and gearbox rebuilt professionally by leading New Zealand Honda motorcycle agency in 2023. Receipts available.
Good paint, rubber, seat and fixtures. Bike not ridden since restoration.
New quality 12V 7Ah battery.
Two paintwork blemishes as shown in the photos.
Starts and runs well.
Comes with original toolkit, comprehensive Honda workshop manual, parts lists, owner's manual, some spares, and April 1983 "Two Wheels" road test for the model.
Offers considered. Engine rebuilt by one of New Zealand's leading Honda agents with new pistons, rings, head gaskets, head washers, clutch plates, 3rd and 6th gear countershafts and selector fork, some items sourced new from a specialist 2-stroke motorcycle workshop in Japan. The Honda agent also had the cylinder liners re-plated.
Selling because at 79 I'm past riding bikes.
