The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection, 1994 Xingfu 250cc XF250 Frame no. XF250C*9397...

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection 1994 Xingfu 250cc XF250 Registration no. L889 APD Frame no. XF250C*9397879 Engine no. XF250 93150324 Xingfu motorcycles were manufactured by the Shanghai Xingfu Motorcycle Company in China. The company's staple product appears to have been a 250cc single-cylinder air-cooled two-stroke with twin exhaust ports, which was made in various forms over a period of years during the late 1980s/early 1990s. The piston-port engine developed a maximum of 10bhp at 4,500rpm and drove via a four-speed gearbox, while the cycle parts were entirely conventional albeit somewhat dated by Japanese and European standards: tubular steel frame, telescopic front fork, swinging-arm rear suspension, and drum brakes at both ends. Some versions featured large enclosing side panels. This example of a Chinese motorcycle rarely encountered in the UK was acquired new by Tony East in July 1994 and has covered only 352 kilometres from new. Last taxed in June 1996, the machine is offered with an old-style V5C document. Footnotes: All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Lot to be sold without reserve. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com