Early Japanese classics expected to sell well at the Shannons Spring Timed Online Auction, with a total of 22 classic and sports motorcycles on the books.

Demand has shot up in recent years, and the latest Shannons catalogue has 10 fabulous lots for consideration until the auction closes on September 7.

There are:

3 beautifully-restored 1970s Kawasaki 2 stroke triples, a rare 1980 Honda CB1100 RB-1, and an early ‘Sandcast’ 1969 Honda 750/4 K0 superbike in superbly-restored condition.

There are also 2 collectible Yamahas, three classic BMWs ranging in age from 1953-1984 are complemented, and 5 British motorcycles (2 classic 1937 models – a Norton Model 18 500cc and an AJS V-Twin 37/2 990cc, and a very rare Italian 1957 Aermacchi Chimera 175cc solo.

Scooter lovers can feast on a restored 1964 Lambretta Li125cc with ‘no reserve’ and expected to sell for $6,000-$8,000.

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3 Kawasakis (from the Japanese maker’s ‘purple period’ in the 1970s)

H2C 750cc 2 stroke triple –Kawasaki’s original superbike with eye-watering straight-line acceleration, that comes from a private collection based in NSW and that has covered just 320 miles since a full restoration by marque specialists.

Beautifully presented in period correct Candy Purple, the bike was originally sourced in the USA, with great care has been taken to keep everything factory correct during the rebuild. It is expected to sell in the $26,000-$32,000 range.

Australian-delivered 1979 Kawasaki Z1R MkII D3 1000cc

For similar money ($25,000 – $30,000), it is a rare and collectible that has been the subject of substantial recent refurbishment, including a new exhaust system sourced from Japan.

1974 Kawasaki H1F 500cc triple

Sydney-based private collection, this lovely example also originating from America also underwent a full restoration by marque specialist Gary Clarke’s Downpipe 3 in the UK. Now showing just 39 miles on its odometer since completion, the bike is slated to sell in the $16,000-$22,000 range.

UK-delivered 1978 Kawasaki KH400cc triple

This bike was treated to a correct full nut-and-bolt restoration back to its original specifications by Downpipe 3.

Recently imported to Australia by the vendor, a Sydney enthusiast with a small collection of ’70s Kawasaki’s, the KH400 looks fantastic in period correct colours and even sports its original exhausts, virtually unobtainable these days.  Showing just 25 miles on its odometer since completion, it is expected to sell for $14,000 – $18,000.

Honda

1980 Honda CB1100RB

This bike was developed by Honda primarily for the Castrol 6 Hour production bike race, then Australia’s premier motorcycle event, at the now defunct Amaroo Park circuit in Sydney. Future World 500cc Champion Wayne Gardner absolutely dominated the race on debut in 1980 aboard a CB1100RB, scoring a flag to flag victory.

Essentially hand-made in limited numbers, the purpose-built homologation special being auctioned is also rare as number 14 of just 112 ever made. Coming from long term ownership and offered at no reserve, it represents a rare opportunity to purchase a significant motorcycle with important provenance, with an expected selling range of $30,000-$35,000.

‘Sandcast’ 1969 Honda CB750cc K0 superbike

This bike was found by its current owner in the USA and underwent a meticulous restoration in Australia from 2017 in time for the CB750’s big anniversary celebrations held at Broadford in April 2019. Offered with ‘no reserve’, it is expected to sell in the $50,000 – $60,000 range.

1982 CX500 T motorcycle

The CX500 T is in beautiful original condition. Built for one year only, its turbocharged engine virtually doubled the standard engine’s horsepower. With surviving examples proving very collectible, the Honda is expected to bring between $14 – $16,000.

fully-restored 1966 CD125

the CD125 that was imported into Australia in the early 1990s. Now fully restored and showing 2,477 miles on its odometer, the Honda is expected to sell with ‘no reserve’ for $2,000 – $4,000.

Yamahas

1965 YM1 305cc twin cylinder two stroke

The YM! Is a ‘no reserve’ lot expecting to fetch $8,000-$10,000

Low mileage 1969 Yamaha DS6 250cc two stroke twin

This fabulous lot is from long-term ownership– a rare time warp survivor – expected to bring $4,000 – $6,000 with no reserve.

British bikes

1937 models

fully-restored AJS V-Twin 37/2 990cc (‘no reserve $25,000 – $30,000)

substantially original 1937 Norton Model 18 500cc motorcycle ‘project’ in running condition (‘no reserve’ $20,000 – $25,000).

1950 Douglas Mark 4 350cc coming out of 40 years ownership (an older restoration, ‘no reserve’ $8,000-$12,000);

a recently-recommissioned 1969 Triumph Trophy 650cc (‘no reserve’ $8,000-$12,000);

a fully-restored 1969 BSA Firebird 650cc ‘street scrambler’ (‘no reserve’, $10,000-$12,000);

a fully-restored 1952 AJS 18S 500c (‘no reserve’ $10,000-$14,000).

BMWs

1953 R68 600cc ($40,000-$45,000),

1984 BMW R1000RS 980cc, well-maintained (‘no reserve’, $12,000 – $16,000),

1971 BMW R75/5 750cc (‘no reserve’, $8,000 – $12,000)

1966 BMW R69S updated with a later-model R80 800cc engine ($8,000-$12,000).

Finally, if you want to stand out from the crowd on a coffee run, there is a very rare 1957 Aermacchi Chimera 175cc Motorcycle in running condition – one of just 119 produced, whose ‘futuristic’ styling was a step too far for Italians brought up with more traditional Vespas and Lambrettas ($16,000 – $20,000).

To view all auction lots, visit www.shannons.com.au
To talk to a Shannons Auction Team member, call the 13 46 46, Option 6 (Auctions).