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[[Image:1992_Honda_NR750.jpg|300px|thumb|right|1992 Honda NR750]] | |||
The [[Big Four]] of the Japanese motorcycle industry ([[Yamaha]], [[Kawasaki]], [[Suzuki]], and [[Honda]]) are engaged in a bitter struggle for technological supremacy . The majority has chosen to produce mass-market: Yamaha offers the [[Yamaha FZR1000|FZR1000]], Kawasaki has its [[Kawasaki ZX750N|ZX-7RR]] and Suzuki-with models like the [[Suzuki RGV250|RGV250]] -markets replicas of its Grand Prix racers. | The [[Big Four]] of the Japanese motorcycle industry ([[Yamaha]], [[Kawasaki]], [[Suzuki]], and [[Honda]]) are engaged in a bitter struggle for technological supremacy . The majority has chosen to produce mass-market: Yamaha offers the [[Yamaha FZR1000|FZR1000]], Kawasaki has its [[Kawasaki ZX750N|ZX-7RR]] and Suzuki-with models like the [[Suzuki RGV250|RGV250]] -markets replicas of its Grand Prix racers. | ||
==High-Tech Superbikes== | ==High-Tech Superbikes== | ||
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 [[homogolated]] 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. | ||
==Return to GP Racing== | ==Return to GP Racing== | ||
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 [[Honda RC166|1966 RC166 250cc GP racer]] and the 1978 [[Honda CBX|CBX1000]] 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. | 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 [[Honda RC166|1966 RC166 250cc GP racer]] and the 1978 [[Honda CBX|CBX1000]] 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. | ||