Does anyone know how the build numbering sequence works? I assumed (maybe wrongly) that the last 3 digits of the VIN would signify the build number of the Repsol Special editions here is OZ. Mine does not seem to match on the Certificate of Authenticity. Can anyone clarify? Anyone else on here have a '13 Repsol Blade in Oz?
Locate the first character. This letter or numeral represents the country of manufacture. In this case, a "J" for Japan should be present. Locate the second character, "H." This represents the name of the manufacturer, Honda. Locate the third character. This letter or digit represents the vehicle type. Most Honda motorcycles use a "2," which refers to a motorcycle, although "A" or "1" may also be used. Locate the fourth through the eighth characters. These letters and digits are used by each individual manufacturer to identify the model or engine type of the motorcycle. For example: SC57 refers to a CBR1000RR sport bike, while RC040 refers to a CB750F motorcycle. Locate the ninth character. This is a check digit that ensures that no two machines built in the last 30 years will have identical VIN numbers. Locate the 10th character. This letter or digit represents the year the motorcycle was manufactured. A "6" would represent 2006, while a "Y" would represent the year 2000. The letter code descends from "Y" to "A" (1980). Locate the 11th character. This letter or digit represents the specific plant where the motorcycle was manufactured. In this case, "M" refers to the Hamamatsu plant in Japan Locate the 12th through 17th digits. These are the motorcycle's individual serial numbers.
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Thanks just_me_and_me_bike for the info.. very useful. However, I'm talking about the correlation between Repsol "build number" and the VIN. I was under the impression that the repsols had a different "serial" number which correlated to the build number. Is this right? In Australia, they are marketed as a "limited edition"
With regards to being limited edition, id be very surprised if they are ( imo ) as there is not any difference bar the colour scheme. Limited editions bikes normally have loads of goodies thrown at them and usually cost more to purchase, so they maintain the " limited edition " tag?? I maybe wrong am sure sum1 will come along any second to correct me, but thats the way i see limited edition bikes??
And u just gorra see how many weirdos on this website have repsol bikes to know they aint " limited edition " they're like door handles, everyone has had a turn on one Oohhhh the drama
I think they are limited in the sense that only 130 are imported into Australia in 2013. I think in 2011, there were 180. In 2009 I think it was 280. (something like that) Honda Australia provides a Certificate of Authenticity, which has a "build number", for example 110/130 and the VIN. I would have assumed the VIN would be Jxxxx0110 for example in this case. Need to find another repsol owner in Oz to compare.
Just one other thing... I know some people think the LE thing is wanky, BUT it means that the Repsols hold their value here in Oz... If they were a dime a dozen, then yes, they would be nothing special. In our market here in Oz, they are not a dime a dozen.
not a limited edition model, sorry to bust your bubble.... Since Oz import their bikes, Honda choose how many of each colour, model they will import, obviously the less, the beter it is for the model, like you say only 130 repsols were imported, so these would become sought after bikes... If it's a limited Editioon, there would be a LE number on the yokes or somewhere
No problem... no bubble to bust. I already know that there is NO difference between an ordinary blade and a Repsol blade apart from the colour scheme on the plastics and the wheels. They do hold their value though in our market, because they are limited in numbers in our market, and come with a certificate of authenticity to distinguish it from Repsols with aftermarket plastics and sprayed wheels. My initial question was surrounding the VIN versus the "build" number (last 3 digits). I'm guessing they don't necessarily line up. I was under the impression they did. Need someone else here in Australia with a Repsol to verify if that's the case with their Repsol.
give me 3 more years and I'll be back "home" and might have a repsol.... Just not sure how long I could hold my license for with points
