In the mid-1990s the cost of entering Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing was not cheap, with factory teams spending millions per season

This meant that privateers struggled to be competitive against the might of the Works teams and grids inevitably dwindled

In 1996, Honda introduced a factory-built 500cc V-Twin as an alternative to the expensive V4 factory machines

Although it was less powerful than the V4, it was lighter, easier to ride and better handling and at many circuits was capable of lapping just as fast as a V4

They may have been comparatively cheaper but were still expensive at c.£100,000, the same price as a house back then!

This example was purchased from Padgetts in Batley by our vendor new in 1997 and raced in selected club events throughout 1997 to 1999

He decided to retire the bike and himself at the end of the 1999 season and the bike has been displayed behind the bar at his home ever since

The bike went on display after its last race

Still retains its original carbon bodywork and original exhaust system

Included with the bike is a comprehensive spares package as listed separately below

A known bike and featured in various newspapers in period as 'Club racer buys GP machine'

Will need recommissioning before use

Superb opportunity to own one of the last classic two-stroke GP racers from the 1990s

Parts included:

1 x charger for battery

1 x Marvic light weight front wheel with new Dunlop wet tyre

1 x Marvic light weight front wheel with used Dunlop intermediate tyre

1 x Dymag rear wheel with new Dunlop wet tyre

1 x Dunlop 17" new slick tyre

2 x NGK racing spark plugs

1 x HRC NSR V manual

5 x rear sprockets 35/36/37/38/39

4 x different specialised HRC tools

4 x front fork springs

2 x pairs Ferodo front brake pads

1 x pair upper fairing mounting bars

1 x set part used clutch plates

2 x clutch levers

1 x lower fairing side spacer mount

1 x gear change lever

1 x left hand side footrest hanger bracket

1 x right hand side footrest hanger bracket

1 x pair rear brake pads

1 x set reed valve petals

1 x set lightly used throttle cables

1 x front sprocket 15 teeth

1 x front sprocket 17 teeth

8 x piston rings

2 x exhaust retaining springs

2 x gudgeon pins

4 x silencer retaining springs

1 x comprehensive set of carburettor jets, needles, rubber gaskets and circlips

1 x gear shifter rod

2 x cylinder barrels (about 100 miles use left)

1 x rear shock absorber spring 6.50

1 x rear shock absorber spring 5.45

2 x pistons with rings (about 100 miles use left)

1 x pair used Brembo brake callipers

Various circlips

2 x conrod small end bearings

1 x water pump body paper gasket

1 x water pump cover paper gasket

4 x exhaust spring rubber tubes

4 x cylinder heads (leaded)

2 x cylinder heads (unleaded)

2 x sets reed valve petals (unleaded)

4 x silencer retaining spring rubber sleeves

4 x copper circular gaskets

Various rubber gaskets

Various circular seals

8 x piston pin retaining clips

2 x fuel pipe clamps

Lot Number: 497

Make: HONDA

Model: NSR500VF

Registration Number: UNREGISTERED

Frame Number: NSR500VF-71029

MOT Expiry: Exempt

Engine Number: Not Seen