Kevin Cameron (Cycle World) writes an internet series of briefs about the significance of classic motorcycles, and in this installment he relates how the first VF750 Interceptor represented an all-out effort to bring a new-age redesign of the modern sportbike. The earlier 1000cc AMA Superbikes, even in race form, were never able to mesh their ever-increasing power to the inferior handling of the old school tube frames and wimpy suspensions. This was a big factor in the AMA's lowering of the Superbike class displacement to 750cc.
Engineered more as a "designed to race" bike, Cameron claims that Honda were caught a bit off guard when the street version proved to be a sellout success — Honda now had a winner on the street and track. Honda V4s would go on to win five straight Superbike titles.
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Engineered more as a "designed to race" bike, Cameron claims that Honda were caught a bit off guard when the street version proved to be a sellout success — Honda now had a winner on the street and track. Honda V4s would go on to win five straight Superbike titles.
(click on the image for a link to the article)
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