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The Iconic Motorcycle Sale returns to Kempton Park on Saturday, July 18th, 2026, and this year's 200-lot catalogue is stacked with genuine racing pedigree, ultra-low-mileage exotica, and machines that rarely surface at auction. From ex-works endurance racers to a Ducati Desmosedici RR that's barely turned a wheel, here are the 10 coolest motorcycles crossing the block at Iconic Auctioneers.
No. 10: 1986 Suzuki RG500 Gamma
Lot 348: All-original and showing just 2,200 miles from new, this RG500 Gamma has spent the last 12 years with the same owner in a climate-controlled garage. It's a real two-stroke time capsule and arguably the best example currently available in the UK. Estimate: £20,000–£25,000.
No. 9: 2010 Honda CBR1000RR FireBlade Superstock
Lot 353: Michael Dunlop's own 2010 Hunts Motorcycles Racing TT Superstock machine, used during TT Superstock practice where he posted the fastest lap of the session at an average of 128.324mph. Offered in full original race trim and running order. Estimate: £15,000–£20,000.
No. 8: 1955 Vincent Series D Black Knight
Lot 322: Part of the late Alan McCoy Collection, this Series D Black Knight is presented in mostly original, unrestored condition and was owned by Alan since 2001. It will need some recommissioning before returning to the road, but for Vincent purists that's part of the appeal. Estimate: £20,000–£30,000.
No. 7: 2000 Ducati 916 Carl Fogarty Replica
Lot 357: Number 174 of just 202 examples built to celebrate Carl Fogarty's World Superbike success, this 916 has had one owner and covered only 2,559 miles. It's complete with its original books, cover, plaque, key ring, stand, and even the commemorative 'Foggy' t-shirt. Estimate: £20,000–£30,000. For more limited-run Ducati exotica, see our look at a barely-used Ducati Panigale V4 Superleggera.
No. 6: 1987 Kawasaki Ex-Works GPX750R Superbike
Lot 350: An ex-works Kawasaki France machine campaigned by Adrien Morillas in the 1988 World Superbike season, this GPX750R is offered in running order, Goodwood eligible, and still wears its original 1988 WSB livery. Estimate: £8,000–£10,000.
No. 5: 1989 Kawasaki ZXR-7 TTF1 Endurance Race Bike
Lot 349: One of just four works Kawasakis built for Kawasaki France's assault on the 1989 World Endurance Championship, this ZXR-7 competed at Le Mans, Spa, and the Bol d'Or. It's offered in running order with a genuine, well-documented racing history. Estimate: £8,000–£10,000.
No. 4: 2008 Ducati Desmosedici RR
Lot 358: Unused and owned from new by a single collector, this Desmosedici RR shows just seven miles and spent its entire life on display in our late vendor's home. It's about as close to a brand-new example of Ducati's MotoGP-inspired homologation special as you'll find today. Estimate: £20,000–£40,000.
No. 3: 1970 Harley-Davidson XR750
Lot 359: An early example of Harley-Davidson's legendary XR750 flat-tracker, painstakingly restored over many years using factory-correct parts to stay as close to original as possible. Presented in very good condition and running order. Estimate: £35,000–£45,000. Harley's competition machines aren't the only ones making headlines lately — Steve McQueen's 1931 Harley-Davidson VL recently resurfaced for sale as well.
No. 2: 1992 Honda VFR750R Type RC30 (Ex-Phillip McCallen)
Lot 351: This NLOB-specification RC30 was raced by Simon Crafar in UK National Championship rounds in 1992 and by Phillip McCallen in short-circuit racing the following year — a genuine ex-works homologation racer with documented history. Estimate: £50,000–£70,000.
No. 1: 1991 Honda VFR750R Type RC30 (Ex-Joey Dunlop)
Lot 352: Topping the sale is this ex-Joey Dunlop and Steve Hislop RC30, raced by Hislop in UK National Championship rounds and by Dunlop in Northern Ireland, where he finished second in the 1993 Ulster Grand Prix. It's a rare chance to own a genuine race machine connected to one of road racing's most legendary names. Estimate: £60,000–£80,000.
The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Kempton Park takes place on Saturday, July 18th, 2026, with online and in-person bidding available through Iconic Auctioneers. Whether it's ex-works endurance racers, TT-winning connections, or barely-used modern exotica that catch your eye, this catalogue is one of the strongest motorcycle sales of the year. For more two-wheeled auction coverage, check out our recent stories on a nearly-new Yamaha XT500 heading to Bonhams and a 179-mile Ducati Diavel 1260 Lamborghini bidding on Bring a Trailer. And if it's four wheels you're after, don't miss our roundup of the 10 coolest Chevrolet Bel Airs on Motorious.
