• Motorcycle type 
    Street
  • Engine number 
    9006432
  • Lot number 
    214
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Colour  
    Other
  • Location
    United Kingdom

Description

c.1965 Honda CB160
Registration no. DCL 28D
Frame no. 9006281
Engine no. 9006432

Launched in 1964, the CB160 followed the pattern of previous Honda parallel twins, though with 360-degree crankshaft layout rather than the larger twins' 180-degree type, and used the recently introduced tubular spine frame and telescopic forks. Small as a '125' yet packing a 16.5bhp punch, the CB160's excellent power-to-weight ratio and fine handling endowed it with performance at least equal to that of most British 250s. With an overhead-camshaft engine, electric starter, rev counter and twin-leading-shoe front brake, the CB160's specification and degree of refinement was unmatched by any of its UK-built rivals. It is now one of the most desirable of early Japanese classics. This fully restored example displays a total of 37,424 miles on the odometer and is offered with Swansea V5 registration document.

Prospective purchasers should be aware that should an exported motorcycle come with a V5 or V5C they will have to apply to the DVLA to have the original registration number reallocated.

Bonhams 1793
101 New Bond Street
London
W1S 1SR
United Kingdom
Contact Person Kontaktperson
First name 
Bonhams Collectors’ Car department

Phone 
+44-2074685801
Fax 
+44-2074477401