Nearly new Norton F1 Rotary is going under the hammer in November
A very rare, ‘unused’ Norton F1 Rotary motorcycle will soon be up for auction in the UK.
A nearly-new 1990 Norton F1 Rotary, which was first bought during the same year, has never been used since and is only showing 57 factory miles on the clock.
The bike is just one of 140 ever made by the British manufacturer, and it was produced as a road-going version of the JPS Norton RCW588 race bike that features a Spondon frame and WP front and rear suspension.
The Trevor Nation and Steve Spray race-replica also uses the final version of the rotary powered 588cc engine, producing 95bhp and a top speed of around 145mph.
According to the listing by Iconic Auctioneers, which will auction off the bike on 9 November at the NEC Classic Motor Show, the rare machine has been living as part of various private collections for more than a decade.
Produced 35 years ago, the bike comes with its original handbooks, three keys, press pack, tools, Stafford rosette and original invoice. One of the only known Norton F1 Rotary bikes that can still be bought, this particular example has an estimate of £30,000 to £40,000.
In its racing guise, the Norton F1 bike achieved several high-profile results, including winning the 1994 British Superbike Championship, as well as success at the Isle of Man TT.
Mark Bryan, Motorcycle Manager at Iconic Auctioneers, said:
“The Norton F1 Rotary is one of the most significant British superbikes of its era. To be able to offer one in delivery-mileage, unused condition is something truly special. For collectors and enthusiasts alike, it represents a once-in-a-generation chance to secure a piece of motorcycling history.”
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