There’s just something special about rare motorcycles and when there’s a tasteful story behind one, things only get better. The Petronas FP1 is one of the few motorcycles that meet both these criteria, which is why it is the perfect collector’s item.

Want to buy one? Well, lucky for you, Iconic Motorbike Auctions has put up an oven-fresh example of the FP1 with a side of extra-loaded bragging rights for free.

2003 Petronas FP1 Race Bike For Sale At Iconic Motorbike Auctions

So why is the Petronas FP1 so special? There are a couple of things, actually. To start off, the Petronas FP1 was the company’s one and only sportbike back in the day. Built solely for WSBK homologation purposes, Petronas produced only 150 units, out of which 100 ever went on sale. Or at least they were supposed to because a couple of years later, it came to light that 129 units were left unsold, which makes the FP1 a rare find.

In addition, since the FP1 was a homologation special, it boasted top-shelf everything to make it a race bike for the streets. For instance, the chassis components included fully adjustable Ohlins topped with high-spec Brembo brakes at both ends. The power output, however, was a bit low at 127 horsepower, but it featured the same screaming 899cc, triple-cylinder engine from the WSBK racer.

Once aboard it, the FP1 greeted you with a fully digital LCD instrument cluster and there were no electronics prohibiting you from enjoying each pony.

Another special aspect was the FP1’s unique design. The motorcycle looked race-ready even in its road form, thanks to the neatly hidden headlight setup and the sleek nose. Plus, Petronas offered the motorcycle in an eye-catching bright blue carbon-fiber bodywork exactly like its WSBK race bike, which helped hide its road-legal nature further.

What’s The Price?

With such an insane history, there’s no way a bike this rare will be cheap and you shouldn’t expect it either. According to previous auctions, a Petronas FP1 can sell for upwards of $40,000, so that should you be your bidding goal here. If you think that’s doable, make sure to put in your bid soon, as the bike doesn’t have any serious buyers so far.