Richard Hammond And James May Are Selling Some Of Their Classic Bikes At Auction

Following Jeremy Clarkson’s sacking from Top Gear, you may have had the pleasure of watching James May’s hilarious doorstep interviews. In between politely inviting journalists in for tea and discussing his new found love for the recorder, May kept referring to the fact he had to get back to selling his motorbike.

It turns out he’s actually selling a few bikes from his collection, as is (former?) co-host Richard Hammond. All-in there are 12 classic motorcycles going under the hammer, listed below with guide price:

The property of James May:
Lot 326: 1974 Yamaha 49cc FS1-E – £2,000-2,400
Lot 327: 1976 Suzuki AP50 E – £2,000-2,400
Lot 328: 1980 Ossa 250cc MAR Trials Motorcycle – £1,200-1,500
Lot 329: 1979 Suzuki TS250 – £800-1,200
Lot 330: 1973 Honda CD175 – £1,400-1,800
Lot 331: 1975 Honda CB200 – £1,500-1,800
Lot 332: 1971 Kawasaki 250cc A1 Samurai – £5,000-6,000
Lot 333: 2010 Yamaha SR400 ‘Grievous Angel’ by Deus Ex Machina – £8,000-12,000

The property of Richard Hammond:
Lot 334: 1977 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing – £4,000-6,000
Lot 335: 2010 Norton Commando 961SE – £14,500-18,500
Lot 336: 1970 Triton 500cc ‘Café Racer’ – £6,500-8,500
Lot 337: 1975 Yamaha 49cc FS1-E – £2,500-3,500

The pair wanted to make it clear that they aren’t selling the bikes because they’re unemployed, with the auction planned well before the whole ‘fracas’ incident blew up. May told Bonhams: “I was going to sell these bikes anyway. And those paintings, and my collection of Scalextric cars. Honest”. Hammond agreed, saying “I also have a canoe…if anyone’s interested”.

The collection will go under the hammer at the Bonhams Stafford Sale on 26 April, hosted by the International Classic MotorCycle Show at Staffordshire County Showground.