c.1972 Honda CB350 Race Bike

CRMC registered

Estimate: £3,000 - £4,000*

Reg No: Unregistered Frame No: Not visible

CC: 350 Engine No: CB250E-5003388

MOT: N/A

• Honda CB350 K0/4 based Class 4C classic racer

• Omega pistons, Megacycle cams, Kibblewhite valves

• Classic Racing Motorcycle Club registered

The Honda Motor Company was founded by Soichiro Honda in 1937, initially producing piston rings for Toyota. They made their first motorcycle in 1949 and within 10 years had become the biggest motorcycle manufacturer in the world, going on to make over 400 million two-wheelers as well as millions of other power products. The CB350K0/4 sold in vast numbers around the world, especially in the USA, and has become the favourite donor bike for converting into a classic racer for CRMC events.

This c.1972 race bike, previously prepared by Dave Gawthorpe, is built around a standard frame fitted with 400/4 front forks with Maxton internals and a disc front brake together with Hagon rear shocks running on alloy rims. The bodywork sports a 1960s ‘works’ style alloy tank, fiberglass seat and fairing. The engine has been tuned with Omega pistons, Megacycle cams and Kibblewhite valves and springs, being fed by a pair of Mikuni VM32 carbs. The bike has been started regularly but not raced for about 3 years so will need some recommissioning before use.