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[[Image:Honda vfr750r.jpg|right|thumb|Honda RC30]] | |||
The [[Honda]] '''RC30''', first released to the Japanese market in the late 1980s, American enthusiasts had to wait until 1990 to get their hands on an RC30. Even then, a lofty price and limited availability made them a rare sight on public roads. | |||
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[[ | Though the 750 cc, [[double overhead camshaft|double-overhead-cam]] V-4 produced just 86 horsepower (in it's US release form, European bikes made around 100hp) —not a class-leading figure by 1990—they contained race-inspired components such as [[titanium]] [[connecting rod]]s that reduced reciprocating weight and wheel and [[brake pad]]s that had quick-release mountings. Likewise the rear wheel, which carried a brake disc to the inside and a chain sprocket to the outside of a single-sided [[swingarm]], and attached with a single lug nut. Its engine was based on a tuned and lightened version of the [[Honda VFR750F]]'s 748cc Liquid cooled 90-degree V4 engine, modified with an RVF-style 360 degree crankshaft instead of the 750F's 180 degree set-up. | ||
It [[redline]]d at 12,500 rpm and weighed a relatively heavy 216 kg (475 pounds). | It [[redline]]d at 12,500 rpm and weighed a relatively heavy 216 kg (475 pounds). | ||
The RC30 was superseded by the [[Honda_RVF750|RVF750 RC45]] in | The RC30 was superseded by the [[Honda_RVF750|RVF750 RC45]] in [[1994|1994]] | ||
==1989== | |||
==1989 | |||
[[Image:honda_Vfr750rj.jpg|left|thumb|1989 VFR750 RJ]] | [[Image:honda_Vfr750rj.jpg|left|thumb|1989 VFR750 RJ]] | ||
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1989 VFR750 RJ | |||
==1990== | |||
==1990 | [[Image:1990_honda_Vfr750r.jpg|left|thumb|1990 Honda RC30]] | ||
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The VFR750R'90 RC30 was sold in 1990 and was available in one color scheme: Ross White with Wistaria Blue, Seychell Blue, and Red. The bike had twin round headlights. There was a single-sided swingarm. The exhaust system was stainless steel. The engine had titanium connecting rods. The engine was a 748cc [[DOHC]] 16 valve liquid-cooled V-4 linked to a 6-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2RC300*LM200001. | The VFR750R'90 RC30 was sold in 1990 and was available in one color scheme: Ross White with Wistaria Blue, Seychell Blue, and Red. The bike had twin round headlights. There was a single-sided swingarm. The exhaust system was stainless steel. The engine had titanium connecting rods. The engine was a 748cc [[DOHC]] 16 valve liquid-cooled V-4 linked to a 6-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2RC300*LM200001. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://VFRworld.com VFRworld - Everything about the Honda VF / VFR , Honda V-4's, and the VFR800 Interceptor] | *[http://VFRworld.com VFRworld - Everything about the Honda VF / VFR , Honda V-4's, and the VFR800 Interceptor] | ||
[[Category:Honda motorcycles|VFR750R]] | [[Category:Honda motorcycles|VFR750R]] | ||
[[Category:V-4 motorcycles|VFR750R]] | [[Category:V-4 motorcycles|VFR750R]] | ||