I watched a tonne of UA-cam content over the years and have got to see some absolutely outstanding machines. I really couldn't fathom seeing this bike!
This is my dream bike...too bad I'm broke 😅 I had to sell my other dream bike due to health conditions (which is why I'm broke, and why I can't ride anymore), which was a 96 built CBR1100XX Super Blackbird. Tons of TSR Japan parts, super rare flame/hand bent TSR titanium exhaust with Ladybird exhaust single stay, TSR rearsets, TSR Brembos, TSR clutch slave, TSR triples, TSR swingarm, 1200cc forged pistons, forged rods, fully balanced and knife edged crank, Yoshi/Kehin FCR carbs, Yoshi cams, +1mm valves, AS Uotani ignition, Dymag wheels, Beringer rotors, Brembo radial masters, full Swage Teflon/Stainless lines, Ohlins suspension, ECT plus a _full_ A-Tech carbon front fairing, A-Tech kevlar tank surround, A-Tech carbon tank, A-Tech carbon front fender, Magical Racing carbon and acrylic screen, Magical Racing DRL carbon mirrors, a rare Coerce RS full carbon tail, Corbin Smuggler seat, Stack 13k RPM Street Display.... the list goes on.... and I had to sell her 😖
I get preserving it in the crate for safety, but man, I keep my zero-mile Ducati in my living room so I can admire it every moment I can! If I couldn't enjoy it, I'm not sure I would have hung onto it. I'm shocked the battery was left in that one lol. I about had a heart attack when he sat on it!!! Mine has never been sat on 😂
@deanmsimpson Valid opinion, but it's a little played out. All you do is buy a 2nd as a rider 🤘 Next time contribute a positive comment instead of parroting criticisms or personal beliefs on someone else you don't know 👍
With such a thin tank, have tried opening it, likely it has had a partial vaccum within it for a long long time, it just needs the cap opening to release the pressure difference. If it sill has a slight concave, take the tank off the bike, close all vents and valves, or use soft hose clamps carefully fill it with hot water until over half full. Put the cap on and swirl it a bit to let the swirling hot water generate air pressure to gentle heat and he concave into convex.
I know I told you Adam it’s so awesome this bike showed up I’ve heard rumors about it for years. Also so cool it has the paint scheme since it was a show bike.
HRC race bikes are just something else thing of engineering excellence build quality second to none love iconic keep the videos coming on this bike keep up the good work all at iconic 👍👍
I don't have details about the A02, but this video made me look up more about the NSR500V. There's an article from Cycle World (Google "Riding Mick Doohan's NSR500, Tadayuki Okada's NSR500V, and the Production NSR500V") which shows the inside of the airbox on the works V2 and that one is stamped A04. Maybe a difference between the works and privateer bikes? The mystery deepens!
Done dents for 24 years. That tank is definitely fixable. The best in California for tanks is Daniel Grom, Dent Dynamics in Santa Rosa. Check with him.
Its kind of sad that this 20 year old Honda race bike is cooler than anything they have available now. I mean, couldn't H. build a V2 or V4 four stroke version of this for their fans, (even if it was diluted for street use )?
why would he , he never rode that bike, hes in a court case with honda about is nsr 500 v4 , , as it was in this contract for honda to give it him. , at end of that year, but honda keep it, as last two storke gp winner, and its still going on now
Wow 🤩 amazing to see something like that still in the crate and untouched. I’m surprised it was shipped with painted bodywork and not just bare panels considering the majority would be put into race team colours etc
@@troy45uk we were told that’s because Honda used this as a display bike at events. It also matches the colors shown in the 2002 HRC brochure, which is cool! We’ll show an example of that in the auction listing.
That explains it then, and even more history to the bike in that case. Remember seeing one of these being raced in the UK and saw the team Vimto bikes in their workshop for the 1999 TT races. Funny story I was looking at either the 500V or RS250 and noticed Dunlop intermediate rear tyre looked unusual compared to using them on my RS125. They got rear wheels mixed up, both bikes ran single sided swinging arms but open on opposite sides.
What an amazing bike and time capsule. This is from the era when MotoGP bikes looked like normal bikes not with all the dive planes and odd shape of the current MotoGP bikes.
@Team-fabulous I believe that, it wouldn't have been ideal for the Irish road races were as a four stroke having more usable power delivery ie RC30/45 and no better man to pilot one than Joey rip💔
None for sale at the moment but this bike is currently in our service department getting some work done: rmsothebys.com/auctions/ch24/lots/r0037-1971-eibarlambretta-li-150-special-nypd/
I watched a tonne of UA-cam content over the years and have got to see some absolutely outstanding machines. I really couldn't fathom seeing this bike!
If you live near Santa Monica, send us a message and you can come on by!
Out of this world number 1 on my favorite Iconic video now...
This is my dream bike...too bad I'm broke 😅
I had to sell my other dream bike due to health conditions (which is why I'm broke, and why I can't ride anymore), which was a 96 built CBR1100XX Super Blackbird. Tons of TSR Japan parts, super rare flame/hand bent TSR titanium exhaust with Ladybird exhaust single stay, TSR rearsets, TSR Brembos, TSR clutch slave, TSR triples, TSR swingarm, 1200cc forged pistons, forged rods, fully balanced and knife edged crank, Yoshi/Kehin FCR carbs, Yoshi cams, +1mm valves, AS Uotani ignition, Dymag wheels, Beringer rotors, Brembo radial masters, full Swage Teflon/Stainless lines, Ohlins suspension, ECT plus a _full_ A-Tech carbon front fairing, A-Tech kevlar tank surround, A-Tech carbon tank, A-Tech carbon front fender, Magical Racing carbon and acrylic screen, Magical Racing DRL carbon mirrors, a rare Coerce RS full carbon tail, Corbin Smuggler seat, Stack 13k RPM Street Display.... the list goes on.... and I had to sell her 😖
I get preserving it in the crate for safety, but man, I keep my zero-mile Ducati in my living room so I can admire it every moment I can! If I couldn't enjoy it, I'm not sure I would have hung onto it. I'm shocked the battery was left in that one lol. I about had a heart attack when he sat on it!!! Mine has never been sat on 😂
What kind of Ducati is it?
@IconicMotorbikes 996R, its one you're familiar with 😎
@@emptymannull wow, that is very cool! Impressive to have a 0-mile example of a 996R!
Motorbikes are to be ridden to truly enjoy them to their maximum. They're a mechanical object. Not to be sat on the mantle piece, as it were a vase.
@deanmsimpson Valid opinion, but it's a little played out. All you do is buy a 2nd as a rider 🤘 Next time contribute a positive comment instead of parroting criticisms or personal beliefs on someone else you don't know 👍
I am not a two stroke guy at all, but my goodness that is a gorgeous machine! When you combine engineering and aesthetics, this is what you get 🤌
I remember Tadayuki Okada almost won the 1996 Malaysian GP at Shah Alam on that bike. Super cool.
Good memory!
With such a thin tank, have tried opening it, likely it has had a partial vaccum within it for a long long time, it just needs the cap opening to release the pressure difference.
If it sill has a slight concave, take the tank off the bike, close all vents and valves, or use soft hose clamps carefully fill it with hot water until over half full.
Put the cap on and swirl it a bit to let the swirling hot water generate air pressure to gentle heat and he concave into convex.
We've opened it several times. We'll take your suggestion into consideration!
You were not kidding naming the channel Iconic Motorbikes what a machine top of many dream lists
I know I told you Adam it’s so awesome this bike showed up I’ve heard rumors about it for years. Also so cool it has the paint scheme since it was a show bike.
Love how all the guys at the shop were geeking out
Was at an auction the other month had a good look over one, up close they are a Work of ART!
HRC race bikes are just something else thing of engineering excellence build quality second to none love iconic keep the videos coming on this bike keep up the good work all at iconic 👍👍
Thank you very much!
Pole position in the First race...stunning race machine🚀🚀🤯😱💯
My dream bike! Whoa #1 how amazing
I don't have details about the A02, but this video made me look up more about the NSR500V. There's an article from Cycle World (Google "Riding Mick Doohan's NSR500, Tadayuki Okada's NSR500V, and the Production NSR500V") which shows the inside of the airbox on the works V2 and that one is stamped A04. Maybe a difference between the works and privateer bikes? The mystery deepens!
Iconic guys surprise us again ☝️🔥
It must be worth a lot of money, absolutely mint.
We'll find out together!
Probably a shame that it’s worth so much and will never see the track . It’s heart will be broken 😢
Done dents for 24 years. That tank is definitely fixable. The best in California for tanks is Daniel Grom, Dent Dynamics in Santa Rosa. Check with him.
I worked at a Honda dealer in Geneva in those days you could buy a Vtwin for 98,000 Swiss Francs
Its kind of sad that this 20 year old Honda race bike is cooler than anything they have available now. I mean, couldn't H. build a V2 or V4 four stroke version of this for their fans, (even if it was diluted for street use )?
The 213VS is pretty cool… haha but thats like a million dollars
Amazing! I don’t understand how Honda sells these kind of bikes and not keep them for their factory showroom
My dream bike!
Valentino 46 wants to buy this bike .
That’s true, wasn’t the NSR500 the one bike Honda never gave him?
why would he , he never rode that bike, hes in a court case with honda about is nsr 500 v4 , , as it was in this contract for honda to give it him. , at end of that year, but honda keep it, as last two storke gp winner, and its still going on now
@stephenhuskisson2230 because sometimes you just get what you can
Wow 🤩 amazing to see something like that still in the crate and untouched. I’m surprised it was shipped with painted bodywork and not just bare panels considering the majority would be put into race team colours etc
@@troy45uk we were told that’s because Honda used this as a display bike at events. It also matches the colors shown in the 2002 HRC brochure, which is cool! We’ll show an example of that in the auction listing.
That explains it then, and even more history to the bike in that case. Remember seeing one of these being raced in the UK and saw the team Vimto bikes in their workshop for the 1999 TT races. Funny story I was looking at either the 500V or RS250 and noticed Dunlop intermediate rear tyre looked unusual compared to using them on my RS125. They got rear wheels mixed up, both bikes ran single sided swinging arms but open on opposite sides.
Toujours aussi belle!
Awesome stuff the name states it all iconic,, what an awesome shop ,,☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ from northern Ireland
Love every second one this
Thanks for watching!
Holy Grail
What an amazing bike and time capsule. This is from the era when MotoGP bikes looked like normal bikes not with all the dive planes and odd shape of the current MotoGP bikes.
Amen to that!
@@IconicMotorbikes Hopefully you'll have more content on this bike. I can watch hours of it.
John Mcginess run one of those on the roads in vimto colours and a wildcard in the British gp saw him at olivers mount on it sounded amazing
Incredible!
I've heard of some success pressurizing the tank with water to pop dents out from the inside. Is that a possibility?
wow, what a gem
Try airing the tank up
hondaaaaaa it hondaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!honda es ondaaaa
a dog rough one at bonehams london last month. . said only 20 made, think it got to 90,000, pound and didnot sell
stephenhuskisson2230 I believe that was the one John McGuinness raced at the IOM TT.
Compressed air pressure would blow that depression on the tank straight up! Seal it up & get a good valve & blow it!!
I remember talking to Joey about his in 98, he hated it,far too fussy and twitchy, wanted to wheely in any gear and was far from stable....
@Team-fabulous I believe that, it wouldn't have been ideal for the Irish road races were as a four stroke having more usable power delivery ie RC30/45 and no better man to pilot one than Joey rip💔
@@R.S.407 He also rode it at Macau, said it was all over the place.... Yes RIP our Joey, just a lovely bloke..
7min 24 is when they finally show it
Can you still get parts for it?
Indeed we can!
cheers
Those who know, KNOW!
Rossi should bid for this…
Absolute sex on two wheels. I can't imagine what it's gonna sell for.
Wow. It looks like Aprilia copied this chassis, for the RSV4.
I wish they copied the single sided swing arm also. LOL.
Is it going to be up for sale?
Yes, it should go up on our auction site next week!
@@IconicMotorbikesDoes it include the spares kit as originally sold by Honda?
@@Eastern_SA Not as part of the auction but the seller has a tremendous amount of spares and we're glad to work something out with the next owner!
It’s an eagle in a cage, it needs a story. New tyres fresh fluids take to it a airstrip and let her sing… at least once
wow
Do you have a Lambretta? ❤
None for sale at the moment but this bike is currently in our service department getting some work done:
rmsothebys.com/auctions/ch24/lots/r0037-1971-eibarlambretta-li-150-special-nypd/
Hard to get a NSR500 especially the V4. -Usually Honda only leases them out to racing teams.
This one is a twin.
The V4s were leased (motorcycle magazines of the time said for $1 million per season), the V2s (like this one) were available to purchase.
@@IconicMotorbikes By any chance you may recall, how much were the V2s going for back then?
@@ouch74 Back when they were released to the public in 1997 they were roughly $100k.
@@ouch74 Articles online say they went for around $100,000 at the time.
The engine is really tilted forward
So…We Don’t get to hear it Run huh🤦♂️
Never ridden is not cool at all, than why have it, never understood things like that.
@@swansmeister the seller has another one (from the Shell Advance team) that he did ride.
I’ve never seen this bike before but you bought it anyway. Oh please
We do not own this bike, it is being auctioned off on consignment.
@ my apologies.
10:31 "Back to work" yeah yeah, we all know supervisors who feel the need to flex in front of people and cameras.
no t even the owner sat on the bike and the guy in blue shirt sit like notthing happen ,,,you cant do that sir
too many ppl for one bike tell the ppl go back to work
'Literally over the moon'? Please, read a dictionary.