Post Listing Update: This VR did not get any interest at the opening bid of $65,000.
In the late 80s, Harley-Davidson decided that they wanted to take a crack at AMA Superbike, where they’d be allowed to compete against 750cc fours with 1,000cc twins (just like Ducati). Homologation rules required the production of 50 bikes around the world, so Harley ended up getting the bikes certified and legalized in Germany (though the common rumor is that the VR was made street legal only in Poland). Here’s a barely-used example from the 50 production bikes.
There were few changes to the production bike from the racer – both got the distinctive orange/black paint scheme and the street bike was equipped with Ohlins forks, Marchesini wheels, Wilwood brakes and a Penske shock. For more on the VR and its interesting story, check out this excellent article from Jason Cormier at OddBike. As is typical of Jason’s work, it’s by far the best account I’ve encountered so far on Harley and their unexpected racer.
This example has just 153 miles and is titled in Maryland. Not much else is given in terms of details, but you can find this VR1000 for sale in Bridgeport, Connecticut with an unmet opening bid of $65,000
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