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Offline MarkCR750

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Honda 950ss
« on: December 19, 2018, 06:59:18 PM »
Just saw this model kit on eBay, never heard of a 950ss, I’ve heard of bored out endurance racers, did someone produce these for the road? [ Guests cannot view attachments ]
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Re: Honda 950ss
« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2018, 07:26:39 PM »
Do a google search for Japauto 950ss..should be plenty of info out there..


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Re: Honda 950ss
« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2018, 08:04:59 PM »

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One of the principle Honda dealers/Concessions in France since 1966.

They made alot of specials based on CB750 and competed in endurance racing with various specs.

Think the proprietor appears in the photos on the pre-production 750 launch in Paris. Can't remember his name though.

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Re: Honda 950ss
« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2018, 08:17:05 PM »
I think Classic Bike magazine done an article on Japauto a few years ago - seem to remember the article mentioning the 960.
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Re: Honda 950ss
« Reply #4 on: December 19, 2018, 09:16:06 PM »
Wow, what a fine looking motorbike. How much would that be worth if it is still around and came up for sale?
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Re: Honda 950ss
« Reply #5 on: December 19, 2018, 10:39:50 PM »
Does look good, they also made a litre bike it appears, note the cylinders. [ Guests cannot view attachments ]
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Re: Honda 950ss
« Reply #6 on: December 31, 2018, 09:54:09 PM »
Awesome...and that giuliari seat does look good too  8)

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Re: Honda 950ss
« Reply #7 on: January 01, 2019, 12:41:31 PM »
The cylinders on these bikes seem to have a interesting link.

I "think" they are made by a company called JPX of France that run aluminium and magnesium casting foundry that's very connected with interesting engines.

https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/honda-rc174-rc-reborn shows their involvement with this particular project,  and their scope.

Points cover,  alt cover disc and clutch etc are produced to dress the engine.

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Re: Honda 950ss
« Reply #8 on: January 01, 2019, 12:57:50 PM »
Shame about the ads.


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