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Legendary Joey Dunlop bikes up for auction, could fetch huge six-figure sum
Two of Joey Dunlop’s legendary Honda bikes are being auctioned at Bonhams, with both expected to sell for over £80,000. Joey Dunlop, considered one of the greatest motorcycle racers ever, had 26 wins at the Isle of Man TT until his tragic death in a crash in 2000. His nephew, Michael Dunlop, has since surpassed his uncle’s record with 33 wins as of 2025. The bikes up for auction are his 1988 Formula 1 and Senior TT-winning Honda VFR750 RC30 and a 1999 Honda RVF750 RC45. These bikes, part of the HRC works machines, hold sentimental value and racing history. The auction of these iconic bikes is scheduled for 12 October, with estimates ranging between £80,000 and £100,000.
