The annual kickoff to the motorcycle auction season was held in Las Vegas, January 26-30. Mecum Auctions (sign-in required to view results) is considered the benchmark player in this arena so I went through the results for Honda V4s and came up with the following nine sales. Unfortunately, Mecum provides minimal details for the bikes so any value generalizations are just that, generalizations. But, a cursory look at selling prices seem to show values continuing to dip. In no particular order….
$7150 - 1985 VF1000R
Showing only 6488 miles, this square headlight example presents beautifully. From the Mitzel collection, it's likely original condition but does have an aftermarket muffler.
In recent years, nice "R" models typically fetched $10,000 all day long so this seems like a relative bargain.
Showing only 6488 miles, this square headlight example presents beautifully. From the Mitzel collection, it's likely original condition but does have an aftermarket muffler.
In recent years, nice "R" models typically fetched $10,000 all day long so this seems like a relative bargain.
$5500 - 1984 VF1000F
A second 1000 offered by Lee Mitzel, this "F" model also presents beautifully and shows 10,600 miles. This is either an exceptionally well-preserved survivor or a full restoration; it's that nice.
I have a soft spot for the "F" version but even so, this selling price seems more than fair.
A second 1000 offered by Lee Mitzel, this "F" model also presents beautifully and shows 10,600 miles. This is either an exceptionally well-preserved survivor or a full restoration; it's that nice.
I have a soft spot for the "F" version but even so, this selling price seems more than fair.
$5225 - 1985 VF700F
Also from the Mitzel collection, this pristine final-year tariff-buster VF700 shows only 6281 miles. Probably my favorite of this year's V4 sales, this thing is just stunning up close. While the 750 version may be preferable, I would be proud to have this in my stable, and excited for every Sunday morning ride.
The values for the VF700/750 series are all over the board, but, again, this seems very well bought.
Also from the Mitzel collection, this pristine final-year tariff-buster VF700 shows only 6281 miles. Probably my favorite of this year's V4 sales, this thing is just stunning up close. While the 750 version may be preferable, I would be proud to have this in my stable, and excited for every Sunday morning ride.
The values for the VF700/750 series are all over the board, but, again, this seems very well bought.
$1375 - 1985 V65 Sabre
The bargain of the V4 sales, this big-block VF1100S Sabre shows 23,393 miles and lists as "highly original stock condition." These were 122 HP tire-smokin' street bruisers in their day, shaft drive and all. This one looks like a nice rider-grade example with good paint — even the impossible-to-find black chrome mufflers look to be in great shape. Again, well bought.
The bargain of the V4 sales, this big-block VF1100S Sabre shows 23,393 miles and lists as "highly original stock condition." These were 122 HP tire-smokin' street bruisers in their day, shaft drive and all. This one looks like a nice rider-grade example with good paint — even the impossible-to-find black chrome mufflers look to be in great shape. Again, well bought.
$6600 - 1987 VFR400R NC24
The VFR400 models were well-represented this year including this 2d-gen NC24 version. With 23,888 kilometers this has a rider-grade patina and sports later model wheels.
NC24 values depend largely on condition, and this one seems to fall mid-range.
The VFR400 models were well-represented this year including this 2d-gen NC24 version. With 23,888 kilometers this has a rider-grade patina and sports later model wheels.
NC24 values depend largely on condition, and this one seems to fall mid-range.
$4950 - 1987 VFR400R NC21
Also an '87 model, but this example is the final year of the Gen-1 NC21. This example is from the David Silvers collection and shows 20,040 kilometers. Looking very much like a scaled-down VFR750 this one is a little rough around the edges, which the selling price reflects.
Also an '87 model, but this example is the final year of the Gen-1 NC21. This example is from the David Silvers collection and shows 20,040 kilometers. Looking very much like a scaled-down VFR750 this one is a little rough around the edges, which the selling price reflects.
$2200 - 1986 VFR400R NC21
Also from David Silver, this represents the first year of the revamped 400 V4s, replacing the VF400F. Showing 27,835 kilometers this example is cosmetically rough, even dirty, and the selling price seems right in line with the condition.
Also from David Silver, this represents the first year of the revamped 400 V4s, replacing the VF400F. Showing 27,835 kilometers this example is cosmetically rough, even dirty, and the selling price seems right in line with the condition.
$5500 - 1992 VFR400R NC30
Also from David Silver, this striking example, at 35,514 kilometers, showcases the final model and year of the VFR400R, and definitely the pinnacle of the series. The cosmetics and mechanicals were based heavily on the larger RC30, the little engine now revving to 14,500 RPM and rated at 65 HP (!). Two color schemes were offered in the UK, but I'm not sure this was one of them.
Also from David Silver, this striking example, at 35,514 kilometers, showcases the final model and year of the VFR400R, and definitely the pinnacle of the series. The cosmetics and mechanicals were based heavily on the larger RC30, the little engine now revving to 14,500 RPM and rated at 65 HP (!). Two color schemes were offered in the UK, but I'm not sure this was one of them.
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