1985 Honda RTL250RSF Trials Machine 249cc

Very rare hand-built trials machine, produced by the HRC factory, in running order and in need of some TLC.

ESTIMATE: £1,000 - £3,000

+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)

You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.

LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 22nd February, 2026 at 11.00am local time at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG

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NOT UK REGISTERED

SUMMARY

Very rare hand-built trials machine, produced by the HRC factory, in running order and in need of some TLC.

DESCRIPTION

Honda decided in the 1970s to try and dominate the highly competitive world of Trials Riding
It recruited Sammy Miller to develop the bikes and produced the TL125, which became the first of the new style of Honda Trials bikes
Using four-stroke engines not two-stroke, success soon followed and even today they are at the competitive end of the sport
This, correct-number, HRC built machine is presented in running order
Would benefit from a restoration back to its former glory
An early example of the hand-built machines produced
Not UK-registered

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number: 923
Make: HONDA
Model: RTL250SF TRIALS MACHINE
Registration Number: NOT UK REGISTERED
Frame Number: RTL250SF-3590
MOT Expiry: Exempt
Engine Number: RTL250SFE-5390

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1985 Honda RTL250RSF Trials Machine 249cc

1985 Honda RTL250RSF Trials Machine 249cc