Description
This is a late-model 2005 Honda VTR1000 SP2, representing the final and most refined evolution of the HRC-developed legend. With just two owners from new, this machine has been built to a standard that has seen it featured on several prominent motorcycle websites and awarded trophies in classic bike competitions. It is a known, high-quality machine within the UK enthusiast community, recognized for its impeccable mechanical and aesthetic execution.
The Specification
The "Grail" Components
• Fuel Tank: Authentic serial numbered Beater Japan 1. 5mm (16-gauge) Aluminium Fuel Tank with hair-lined urethane coating. (Rare, lightweight, and highly sought after).
• Suspension: Full Öhlins treatment featuring FG322 Road & Track Forks and an HO204 Rear Shock.
• Chassis Hardware: Extensive Grade 5 Titanium replacement throughout, including engine cases, clutch cover, axles, pivot nuts, and fairing bolts (Ti-copies of OEM Honda bolts).
Braking & Drivetrain
• Front Braking: Brembo HPK Discs paired with Nissin calipers and a Brembo RCS Forged Master Cylinder.
• Rear Braking: Gale Speed Japan fully floating rear disc
• Lines: HEL Performance transparent red brake and clutch lines with Tygon tubing.
• Drivetrain: 530 DID X-Ring chain, Talon sprockets, and a captive wheel spacer kit for effortless wheel changes.
Engine & Performance
• Exhaust: Akrapovič Carbon/ Titanium cans with Ceramic Coated headers and Harris Performance hangers.
• Cooling: Moriwaki Carbon Fiber radiator fins and Samco silicon hoses. Also spal fans
• Performance: Factory Pro Evo shift kit, Racetorx gear support, (breather/ flapper removal kit with PAIRs block-off plates).
• Reliability: Yuasa YTZ14S battery upgrade
Controls & Handling
• Controls: Brembo RCS Forged Clutch Master Cylinder, TYGA-Performance CNC top yoke, Harris Performance rear sets, and Renthal clip-ons.
• Damper: Harris steering damper kit with Öhlins damper and screen brace.
Bodywork & Carbon Fibre
• Carbon: TYGA-Performance tail unit and rear hugger; Sparco Racing carbon front mudguard; carbon heel guards and toe chain guard.
• Finishing: Image Works graphics kit, for tank and tail , F Fabbri screen, and SlipScreens headlight protectors.
Condition & Sale
The bike is in show-standard condition, reflecting its low ownership and the premium nature of the parts fitted. It has been built with an obsessive eye for detail—even the reservoirs have been relocated using a bespoke Brembo relocation kit.
The sale includes the matching personalized registration: SP[XX] VTR.
This is a rare opportunity to own a "turn-key" machine of exceptional quality that would cost significantly more to replicate today, given the rarity of the parts used.
