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|name = Honda VFR750R | |||
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|aka = (RC30) | |||
|manufacturer = [[Honda]] | |||
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|production = 90 | |||
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|engine = 750cc | |||
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|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|CR9EH-9}} '90 | |||
|battery = {{battery|YTX9-BS}} '90 | |||
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|front_tire = {{tire|120/70VR-17}} '90 | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|170/60VR-17}} '90 | |||
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The '''Honda VFR750R ''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] in 1990. | |||
[[Image:Honda vfr750r.jpg|right|thumb|Honda RC30]] | [[Image:Honda vfr750r.jpg|right|thumb|Honda RC30]] | ||
[[Image:1989 Honda RC30.jpg|right|thumb|1989 Honda RC30]] | [[Image:1989 Honda RC30.jpg|right|thumb|1989 Honda RC30]] | ||
Revision as of 00:01, 22 August 2010
| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Also called | (RC30) |
| Production | 90 |
| Engine | 750cc |
| Sparkplug | CR9EH-9 '90 |
| Battery | YTX9-BS '90 |
| Front Tire | 120/70VR-17 '90 |
| Rear Tire | 170/60VR-17 '90 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Honda VFR750R is a motorcycle produced by Honda in 1990.
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. They were limited the the bare minimum of 300 units required for homologation in the USA.
They contained race-inspired components such as titanium connecting rods that reduced reciprocating weight and wheel and brake pads 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 (later known as the Honda Pro Arm, and attached with a single lug nut. Its engine was based on a tuned and lightened version of the 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 produced a peak output of 112bhp.
It redlined at 12,500 rpm and weighed a relatively heavy 216 kg (475 pounds).
The RC30 was superseded by the RVF750 RC45 in 1994.
Racing Success
The RC-30 won countless National and International races, including the 1988 and 1989 World Superbike championships with American Fred Merkel in the saddle.
1987 VFR750R
1989 VFR750RJ
1990 VFR750R
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.
1991
This Honda RC30 motorcycle was prepared by Two Brothers Racing for Freddie Spencer to contest the 1991 AMA Superbike series. Spencer rode it to victory at the Streets of Miami event. In 1992, this same motorcycle was used as Spencer's backup bike, and he rode it to victory at Texas World Speedway. Some of the Special Honda Racing Corporation components on this machine are: frame, brakes, cartridge forks, wheels, exhaust system, 41mm carburetors, pistons, titanium valves, and connecting rods, transmission, ignition, radiator, handlebars, wiring harness, tachometer, water temperature gauge, rear shock absorber, deep sump oil pan, cylinder heads and cam shafts.