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Race-winning Joey Dunlop bikes sell at auction for eye-watering sum
Two of Joey Dunlop’s Honda bikes, including a 1988 VFR750R RC30 and a 1999 RVF750 RC45, were recently sold at auction for over £200,000 combined. Joey Dunlop, the Isle of Man TT legend from Northern Ireland, was the most successful rider at the event until his final win in 2000. Regarded as one of the greatest motorcycle racers, he tragically passed away just weeks after his 26th TT victory in Estonia. Joey Dunlop was not only known for his racing achievements but also for his humanitarian efforts, solidifying his status as a hero in Northern Ireland. His nephew, Michael Dunlop, continues the family legacy with 33 TT wins as of 2025. Both Honda bikes had been in the Dunlop family’s possession, displayed at Joey’s Bar in Ballymoney, Northern Ireland, before their auction.
