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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== | ||
[[Image:Honda NR750 side profile view.jpg|left|thumb|Honda NR750 side profile view]] | |||
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 [[homologated]] 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 [[homologated]] 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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==Return to GP Racing== | ==Return to GP Racing== | ||
[[Image:Honda_NR750_Oval_piston.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Honda NR750 Oval piston]] | [[Image:Honda_NR750_Oval_piston.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Honda NR750 Oval piston]] |