Icons of Motorcycle Racing Come to Charterhouse

A trio of important motorcycle race bikes valued at over £200,000 are entered into the Charterhouse auction of classic & vintage motorcycles on the 12th March at the prestigious Haynes Motor Museum.

“We are delighted to be instructed to sell this trio of important motorcycles into the auction.” Commented George Beale. “Rarely do you find such bikes on the market so to see three all at once from long term ownership is a great privilege.

First up is the works Suzuki XR23 machine used by Barry Sheene to win the 1978 MCN Superbike Championship estimated at £100,000. The owner purchased this bike direct from Suzuki GB in 1986 and it was totally rebuilt in the Suzuki race shop prior to selling.

Next up is the factory Kawasaki KR750 used by Mick Grant to contest the 1977 MCN Superbike Championship and used in practice for the 1977 Isle of Man TT. Estimated at £75,000 it was totally rebuilt by Kawasaki UK and purchased by the owner in 1987.

The last of the trio is the 1982 Kawasaki KR350 ridded in the World Championship by Jean Francois Balde estimated at £40,000. He won the French, Dutch and British Grand Prix and finished 3rd in the 1982 350 World Championship. The owner bought this KR350 directly from Jean Francois Balde in 1989.

Further entries are now being invited for this classic & vintage motorcycle auction. George Beale and the Team at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne are available for valuations on 01935 812277 or via bikes@charterhouse-auction.com

Ex-Barry Sheene Suzuki XR23 £100,000-120,000

Ex-Mick Grant Kawasaki KR750 £75,000-85,000

Ex- Jean Francois Balde Kawasaki KR350 £40,000-50,000