1964 Honda CB92

Lot details
Registration No: BNR338B
Frame No: 7002261
Engine No: 7002304
cc: 125

The impact of the Honda CB92 125cc twin cannot be underestimated, prior to its arrival in the UK in late 1961, 125's were regarded as nothing more than cheap transport for those who had no interest in motorcycles other than as an alternative to the bus and were happy to progress at no more than 45mph! The CB92 changed that perception with a top speed in excess of most 250's, the majority of 350's and the equal of all but the best 500's. However, this represented only half of its appeal, the fact that it used its oil to lubricate the engine and not waterproof the road and was equipped with excellent brakes and an electric starter endeared it to a new breed of rider. Fortunately for the British manufacturers it did have flaws, the styling with its pressed steel leading link forks and spine frame was challenging for some and the single over head cam engines appetite for revs required a riding style that many riders could not adjust to.
This red and silver example, first registered in 1964, has been in the same ownership for many years and had only one owner prior to that. An older restoration, it is accompanied by a number of trophies for past concours wins together with a Swansea V5C, the original toolkit, pump and keys for the pump lock.