If there is one bike, and one colour scheme, which gets the hairs on the back of every bike racing fan’s neck standing up straight it is the Honda Fireblade in the stunning HM Plant livery of orange and black.
Now, there will be the chance to see one of these iconic machines exactly as it left Honda’s race headquarters in 2007.
The Honda will form one of the key exhibits at this year’s Thundersprint which will be held over the weekend of May 10/11 at the beautiful Darley Moor circuit.
Phil Morris is bringing the HM Plant Fireblade as part of his fantastic display of historic race bikes which will be taking centre stage at the Thundersprint.
Phil said: “The HM Plant bike we have is one of the 2007 factory machines. It took Ian Hutchison to third place in the TT that year.
“By a series of lucky chances, the bike remained exactly as it left Honda’s headquarters at Louth in Lincolnshire – even down to the original TT scrutineering stickers.
“We did a very thorough mechanical check on the bike when we acquired it but otherwise it is exactly as it finished the 2007 season – paint chips, scratches and everything else you would expect from a working race machine.
“We’ve only had the bike since October and it’s already proving a hit with our guest riders. There will no doubt be a queue to have a gallop on it at the Thundersprint.”
Frank Melling, organiser of the Thundersprint said: “We’re delighted to have the Phil Morris Motorcycle Musuem at the Thundersprint. Phil has some fantastic bikes and this HM Plant Honda is one of those legendary machines.
“The best thing is that not only will this unique machine be on show in the paddock but it will also be in action on the track – and you just can’t get any better than that!”
And here’s a video of Phil telling the story of the bike: HM Plant Honda
For more information contact Frank Melling on 01928 740 498 or e-mail info@thundersprint.com