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Honda, on the other hand, has chosen a different route by opting for more realistic mass-market models while building its high technology superbikes in limited editions. After the fabulous [[Honda VFR750R|RC30]], a 750cc replica of its victorious endurance racers, the latest in this vein is the NR750, the most advanced [[superbike]] ever built. | Honda, on the other hand, has chosen a different route by opting for more realistic mass-market models while building its high technology superbikes in limited editions. After the fabulous [[Honda VFR750R|RC30]], a 750cc replica of its victorious endurance racers, the latest in this vein is the NR750, the most advanced [[superbike]] ever built. | ||
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Its story started back in 1979 when Honda returned to [[Grand Prix]] racing with a four-stroke bike. That original NR was a failure, despite Honda's determination to make it work, and it was replaced by a two-stroke racer. The idea of a V4 with oval pistons was conceived by the brilliant engineer S. Irimajiri, who had earlier created the 1966 250cc GP racer and the 19-:'8 1000 CBX production six-cylinder. Irimajiri returned to the idea in | Its story started back in 1979 when Honda returned to [[Grand Prix]] racing with a four-stroke bike. That original NR was a failure, despite Honda's determination to make it work, and it was replaced by a two-stroke racer. The idea of a V4 with oval pistons was conceived by the brilliant engineer S. Irimajiri, who had earlier created the 1966 250cc GP racer and the 19-:'8 1000 CBX production six-cylinder. Irimajiri returned to the idea in 1990 with the NR750,the ultimate V4. It combined Honda's most advanced technology with the wide use of exotic materials. | ||
In 1992 Honda produced around 300 street versions of a 750cc model, the NR (often mistakenly referred to as the NR750), with a 90-degree V angle, the bike became the most expensive production bike at the time when it was selling for $50,000 and with the rarity, they nowadays rarely change hands. | In 1992 Honda produced around 300 street versions of a 750cc model, the NR (often mistakenly referred to as the NR750), with a 90-degree V angle, the bike became the most expensive production bike at the time when it was selling for $50,000 and with the rarity, they nowadays rarely change hands. | ||
==1992== | ==1992== | ||