VFR750R (RC30)
1987-90
748cc 16-valve liquid-cooled V4, 6-speed producing 112bhp@11,000rpm
A fully-faired solo seat only road & racing motorcycle created for homologation purposes for the World Superbike Championship by Honda Racing Corporation (HRC).
The RC30 was first released to the Japanese market in 1987 then Europe in 1988 and North America in 1990.
Less than 5,000 units were produced between 1987 and 1990! Today, a nice original example can reach over £50,000.00 at Auction!
1987 VFR750R-H
- Original model.
- Engine power restricted to 77hp@9,500rpm!
- Sold in Japan only.
1988 VFR750R-J
- First model on sale in Europe.
- Full power engine, 112hp@11,000rpm.
- 155mph (250kph) top speed.
1989 VFR750R-K
- Minor amendments.
1990 VFR750R-L
- Minor cosmetic changes such as tank wing logo.
- First RC30 model to be sold in North America.
Price at introduction:
£8,699.00 (UK, 1988)
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