Honda VFR750R
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The Honda RC30, first released to the Japanese market in 1988, 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 its US release form, European bikes made around 100 hp) —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 (developed in partnership with ELF), and attached with a single lug nut and R clip.
The Honda RC30 was fitted with a 'Pro Squat Rear Brake Linkage' that linked the rear caliper to the frame via a linkage through the swingarm (reducing rear wheel hop under braking).
While being inspired by the Honda RVF endurance racer (not to be confused with the RVF750 RC45) the VFR750R instead had its engine based on the 1986-7 VFR750F (RC24).
It redlined at 12,500 rpm and weighed a relatively heavy 216 kg (475 pounds).
The VFR400R (NC30) closely resembles the VFR750R (RC30).
The RC30 was superseded by the RVF750 RC45 in 1994
