A late Christmas gift arrived in the mailbox the other day from Motorcycle Classics in the form of their latest issue, featuring an article on Honda's RC30. We're treated to a detailed background on the model along with some exceptional photos showing this one-owner restored example from all angles.
The writer, Robert Smith, does a great job of putting the RC30 in its historical context; how Europe's Formula TT and America's AMA Superbike rules changes in the late 70's brought the 750cc class to the racing forefront. Then with the advent of World Superbike (WSBK) in 1988, the stage was set for the the appearance of Honda's entry, the VFR750R. The author goes on to explain the relationship of the various designators — VF, VFR, RVF and RS. And that the RC30 was first envisioned for World Endurance racing, which also had a 750cc limit (for 4-cylinder machines) imposed in 1984.
The RC30 enjoyed a successful racing history but seems to be equally cherished and respected as a beautiful street bike, even though only about 3000 were built worldwide, with 300 going to the U.S. (1990 only). The bike pictured in the article has spent its life in the Milwaukee, WI area and has been exquisitely restored by Retrospeed in Belgium, WI. Visit their site for examples of some stunning work.
The writer, Robert Smith, does a great job of putting the RC30 in its historical context; how Europe's Formula TT and America's AMA Superbike rules changes in the late 70's brought the 750cc class to the racing forefront. Then with the advent of World Superbike (WSBK) in 1988, the stage was set for the the appearance of Honda's entry, the VFR750R. The author goes on to explain the relationship of the various designators — VF, VFR, RVF and RS. And that the RC30 was first envisioned for World Endurance racing, which also had a 750cc limit (for 4-cylinder machines) imposed in 1984.
The RC30 enjoyed a successful racing history but seems to be equally cherished and respected as a beautiful street bike, even though only about 3000 were built worldwide, with 300 going to the U.S. (1990 only). The bike pictured in the article has spent its life in the Milwaukee, WI area and has been exquisitely restored by Retrospeed in Belgium, WI. Visit their site for examples of some stunning work.
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