Honda VFR750R
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.
Though the 750 cc, 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 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, and attached with a single lug nut.
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The RC30 was superseded by the RVF750 RC45 in 1994
1989
1989 VFR750 RJ
1990
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.