VFR 750 R - RC30 (748cc) 1988

Here we have a really nice rc30, only one previous owner, 1988 10k km, original paint, only the tank has been done by dream machine.

New service including carbs cleaning, be will come with new mot and NOVA certification for UK registration.

Model code ‘RC30’, the Honda VFR750R was designed and built for homologation purposes to enter the new for 1988 World Superbike Championship. The bike was built by the Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) being first released to the Japanese domestic market (JDM) in 1987, and Europe the following year.

The compact 748cc 90° V4 features gear driven double-overhead camshafts with a 360° ‘big bang’ crank arrangement/firing order. Titanium connecting rods reduced reciprocal weight (but cost 8x more than steel), a single piston-ring to reduce friction coupled to a close-ratio 6-speed gearbox (with tall 1St gear) and slipper clutch were standard.

Engine and transmission

Displacement 748.0 ccm (45.64 cubic inches)

Engine type V4, four-stroke

Power 112.0 HP (81.8 kW)) @ 11000 RPM

Compression 11.0:1

Bore x stroke 70.0 x 48.6 mm (2.8 x 1.9 inches)

Valves per cylinder 4

Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Cooling system Liquid

Gearbox 6-speed

Transmission type Chain (final drive)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front tire 120/70-17

Rear tire 170/60-18

Front brakes Dual disc

Rear brakes Single disc

Physical measures and capacities

Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 210.0 kg (463.0 pounds)

Fuel capacity 18.00 litres (4.76 US gallons)