1959 Rikuo RT750 Motorcycle with Documents - Discontinued Japanese Harley-Davidson

This is a 1959 Rikuo (Riku-oh) RT750, a Japanese-built Harley-Davidson-derived motorcycle, model RT with a 750cc engine, finished in blue. The odometer reads 4010 km, and the vehicle inspection certificate notes 3,200 km as of June 2014. Listed dimensions are 235 x 88 x 110 cm with 2-person capacity. The seller states this is a rare surviving example still largely in its original 1959 configuration, with period-correct body and engine parts, and says it presents very well for a vehicle nearing 70 years old. The engine was serviced and the bike passed inspection and was ridden a few hundred kilometers between 1992-1994, then kept on display afterward. It came to the current seller about seven years ago after reportedly sitting on display, unridden, for decades before that. About two years ago a Harley shop confirmed the engine starts normally after a carburetor cleaning, though it requires some technique and the seller himself cannot test-ride it. Documents are included, and the seller states the engine number matches the chassis number (matching-numbers example). The seller prefers a buyer who intends to preserve its original patina rather than fully restore it.

Seller-listed condition is 'scratches and dirt,' consistent with a nearly 70-year-old vehicle, with some surface wear and possible light rust. Engine start was verified by a shop about two years ago after carburetor cleaning, but the seller cannot personally test-ride the bike and expects the buyer to perform mechanical checks/service after purchase.

Shipping: Seller strongly prefers direct pickup from their indoor showroom and can also arrange delivery via a transport company for an additional fee determined after sale. The auction system may display a nationwide flat rate of 0 yen, but the seller explicitly states the actual shipping cost is the buyer's responsibility. No specific carrier or shipping cost is quoted in the listing.