Lot details Registration No: L423SCD Frame No: RC302200090 Engine No: RC30E2200050 cc: 748 MOT Expiry Date: April 2008
Judged at any level the Honda the VFR750R or RC30, is one of the greatest motorcycles ever produced. Built as an homologation special to provide a competitive machine in the new World Superbike championship this "racer on the road" acheived numerous competition successes and prooved to be an excellent road machine.
The new model was developed from the factories existing RVF750 which dominated the TT Formula 1 championship, winning it in 1985 and 1986, and the 1985 and 1986 Endurance Championships. The engine employed four cylinders with a bore and stroke of 70 x 48.6mm mounted in pairs at 90 degrees producing a compact power unit displacing 748cc. Double overhead cams and 35 mm carburettors were employed and a one way clutch helped to minimise rear wheel hop during downchanges.
Attention was paid to minimising the weight of the machine and producing a compact motorcycle. Twin aluminum radiators were employed and the frame, constructed from extruded aluminium alloy was complimented by a single sided swinging arm with "Pro Link" suspension which saved weight whilst maintaining ridigity. Conventional 43mm forks with multiple adjustment graced the front end and carried twin four piston calipers which acted upon twin 310mm discs.
"Out of the box" the machine was claimed to generate 112bhp with full road equipment, however this could be increased to 135bhp when prepared for competition use with the aid of the HRC race kit.
The investment made in the models development was vindicated in its first season when Fred Merkel secured the Superbike World Championship in 1988, repeating the success in 1989. The new model instantly became one of the most sought after road bikes, recieving praise from all those who tested it, although its high price and limited availability ensured that those lucky enough to accquire one joined an exclusive club envied by others, today the RC30 remains as desirable as it was twenty years ago.
This lovely, one owner from new machine is described by the vendor as being in very good condition throughout. Never raced, the genuine mileage of 2,386 miles has been recorded in the dry. The machine is accompanied by the original bill of sale, service book, tool kit, stand, owners maintenance manual and a Swansea V5C.
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