1972 Hodaka Wombat 125 – 227 Original Miles – Museum Preservation Grade

Roy Thacker Collection – All-Original Survivor

Guys, feast your eyes on one of the most astonishing original Hodaka Originals we've ever showcased here at the New England Motorcycle Museum. This 1972 Hodaka Wombat 125, a street-legal on-/off-road Enduro, is as close to a brand-new Wombat as you will find anywhere on planet Earth.

This is not a restoration.

Please watch The video above for details
This is cucumber status—untouched, unmolested, and preserved exactly as it rolled out of the showroom 52 years ago.

With 227.6 original miles (trip meter 227.1) and nearly every factory component intact,

this machine is collector-grade in every respect.

It comes directly from the elite Roy Thacker Collection, the same extraordinary 93-motorcycle assemblage that produced some of the finest originals and restorations ever to pass through our hands. When I first saw this bike, I thought it was a high-level Bill Bucholz restoration… but no—Roy smiled and told me, “Ken, it’s all original.”

A True Time Capsule – What’s Original? Nearly Everything.

Unlike most Wombats—ridden into the ground by kids and hammered mercilessly—this one was pampered its entire life. Nearly every component on this bike is the one it left the factory with:

• Original chrome fuel tank
  
  

• Original decals (including the iconic Wombat graphic)
  
  

• Original saddle
  
  

• Original chrome fenders
  
  

• Original chrome luggage rack & toolbox
  
  

• Original headlight & taillight assembly
  
  

• Original chrome fork tubes, fork lowers & rims
  
  

• Original engine, never opened
  
  

• Original controls (one lever updated to match spec)
  
  

• Original sprocket (paired with new chain)
  
  

• Original tank badge & cap
  
  

At 53 years old, the chrome alone is jaw-dropping—bright, clean, and showing very little aging or wear. The tank badge, toolbox, rack, and spark arrester assembly are all extremely rare to find in this untouched condition.

What’s Been Updated? Only Sensible Preservation Items

To keep the bike roadworthy and safe, we performed a full Preservation Service, replacing only items that commonly deteriorate with age:

• New trials tires (superb ride, fantastic grip)
  
  

• New tubes
  
  

• New Gold chain
  
  

• New fuel lines & New inline filter
  
  

• Carb cleaned & tuned
  
  

• Tank flushed & cleaned
  
  

• Fresh VP ethanol-free fuel
  
  

That’s it. No repaint. No re-plating. No restoration.
Just respectful preservation.

The upgraded rear shocks appear period-correct and improve ride quality without affecting originality.

Mechanical Condition – Runs Like Brand New

We filmed a cold-start riding demo in ~30° weather. The bike fired, idled, and pulled flawlessly.

• Engine is unopened, original piston & crank
  
  

• Perfect compression
  
  

• Transmission shifts crisp
  
  

• Clutch action is smooth
  
  

• Carburetion is spot-on
  
  

• Brakes operate as new
  
  

• Handles beautifully on the new trials tires
  
  

This is what a Wombat feels like when it's not worn out—when it hasn't spent decades being abused. You simply cannot restore the “new bike feel” back into a machine once it's been turned into a proverbial pickle. This one is still a cucumber.

Street Legal – A Rare Factory Enduro

This is the street-legal Wombat 125, complete with:

• Keyed ignition
  
  

• Street-legal lighting
  
  

• Plate bracket
  
  

• Factory spark arrester
  
  

Most Wombats were off-road only—and those that were street legal usually didn’t survive. This one is the exception: a true antique Enduro in investment-grade condition.

Roy Thacker Provenance – The Best of the Best

Roy is a sophisticated multi-millionaire collector with a 250-acre estate who bought only top-tier machines. He originally acquired this Wombat with around 40 miles on it, added fewer than 200 miles, and preserved it as a pristine example of Hodaka’s golden age.

Bikes of this caliber simply do not come onto the market.

Cosmetics – As Good As It Gets

Everywhere you look, the bike presents as nearly new:

• Chrome tank shines like a mirror
  
  

• Chrome pipe with original Hodaka Krisman spark arrester is stunning
  
  

• Engine cases appear factory-fresh
  
  

• Pegs, shifter, hardware, and fasteners look new
  
  

• Original decals in remarkable condition
  
  

• Chrome toolbox & rack complete the iconic Wombat silhouette
  
  

There is exactly one of these in this condition for sale in the USA today.

This is it!

Why This Wombat Is Investment-Grade

✔ 227 original miles
✔ All-original survivor, not restored
✔ Street legal—rare for Hodakas
✔ Untouched original chrome, decals, tank, fenders
✔ Original engine never opened
✔ Full preservation service
✔ From a world-class private collection
✔ Museum display quality
✔ Runs like a brand-new machine

If you're a collector looking for the best original Hodaka Wombat 125 for sale in the USA, your ship has officially come in.

Museum Display & Shipping

The bike is currently displayed on the third floor of the New England Motorcycle Museum in Vernon-Rockville, CT.

We offer:

• White-glove door-to-door shipping (roll-on/roll-off)
  
  

• Financing options
  
  

• Worldwide Transport
  
  

Come see it in person Friday–Sunday or call with questions.

Call Us Today – This One Won’t Come Again

📞 860-454-7024

If you want a Wombat that looks, runs, and feels like it did in 1972—
this is the best one for sale anywhere online today.

Thanks for looking, and God Bless America.

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