The Honda VFR750R RC30 motorcycle was released in 1987 with a four-stroke, 90-degree V-four cylinder DOHC engine with a capacity of 748cc. It had a liquid cooling system, compression ratio of 11.0:1, and was equipped with 4x 38mm Keihin CV downdraft carburetors with a manual choke. The maximum power output is 83.5 kW/ 112 hp at 11500 rpm with a maximum torque of 71.7 Nm/7.3 kgf-m/53 lb-ft at 10500 rpm. The clutch was a wet multiplate, sprag slipper on outer plates, and it had a six-speed transmission with a final drive of chain. The motorcycle weighed 185 kg/402 lbs dry and 206 kg/450 lbs wet with a fuel capacity of 20 litres/5.3 US gal and fuel reserve of 3.5 litres/1.2 gal. Its top speed was 244.3 km/h/151.8 mph and could reach 60 km/h/37 mph – 0 in 13.4 m/44 ft and 100 km/h/62 mph – 0 in 35.1 m/115 ft. The VFR750R RC30 had 43mm telescopic USR fork adjustable compression and rebound damping with a single nut quick change front wheel clamps and a pro-arm progressive rate, single-sided/single nut wheel, inboard brake, pro squat linkage rear suspension adjustable for preload and compression & rebound damping. The motorcycle had a length of 2045 mm/80.5 in, width of 700 mm/27.5 in, height of 1100 mm/43.2 in, and wheelbase of 1410 mm/55.5 in. Its seat height was 785 mm/30.9 in, which allowed for a capacity load of up to 114 kg/251 lbs. The Honda VFR750R RC30 was a highly sought-after motorcycle, known for its exceptional handling, speed, and looks.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda VFR 750R RC30
| Year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degreesV-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity | 748 cc / 45.6 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke | 70 x 48.6 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Induction | 4x 38mm Keihin CV , Downdraft CV with manual choke |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Spark Plug | NGK CR9EHIX-9 (For a modern Iridium tip) |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 83.5 kW / 112 hp @ 11500 rpm |
| Max Power Rear Tyre | 70.7 kW / 94.8 hp @ 8250 rpm |
| Max Torque | 71.7 Nm / 7.3 kgf-m / 53 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate, sprag slipper on outer plates. |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Primary Drive | Straight cut gears with pre-load |
| Primary Drive Ratio | 1.939:1 (64/33) |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 2.400:1 36/15 – 83.2 mph at redline 12,500 rpm 2st 1.941:1 33/17 – 102.9 mph at redline 12,500 rpm 3rd 1.631:1 31/19 – 122.4 mph at redline 12,500 rpm 4th 1.434: 1 33/23 – 139.2 mph at redline 12,500 rpm 5th 1.291:1 31/24 – 148.5 mph at 12,000 rpm 6th 1.192:1 31/26 – 154.1 mph at power peak 11,500 rpm |
| Frame | Backbone Type – Diamond layout with 3 section extrusions and cast headstock, engine lugs and rear section. Tig welded. |
| Front Suspension | 43mm Telescopic USR fork Adjustable compression & rebound damping, single nut quick change front wheel clamps |
| Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Arm progressive rate, single sided/single nut wheel, inboard brake, Pro Squat linkage, adjustable for preload and compression & rebound damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 130 mm / 5.1.in |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 310mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 V17 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/60 V18 |
| Rake | 24 degrees |
| Trail | 94 mm / 3.6 in |
| Dimensions | Length 2045 mm / 80.5 in Width 700 mm / 27.5 in Height 1100 mm / 43.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm / 55.5 in |
| Seat Height | 785 mm / 30.9 in |
| Capacity Load | 114 kg / 251 lbs |
| Dry Weight | 185 kg / 402 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 206 kg / 450 lbs |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal |
| Fuel Reserve | 3.5 Litres / 1.2 gal |
| Consumption Average | 6.8 L/100 km / 14.8 km/l 34.8 US mpg |
| Braking 60 km/h / 37 mph – 0 | 13.4 m / 44 ft |
| Braking 100 km/h / 62 mph – 0 | 35.1 m / 115 ft |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 10.9 sec / 199.5 km/h / 124 mph |
| Top Speed | 244.3 km/h / 151.8 mph |
| Road Tests | In.Moto YB4 vs RC30 Moto Sprint Group Test Motociclismo YB4 vs RC30 Moto Sprint Group Test 1990 |
| Related Links | La RC30 dans la presse Hondavfr.de Clubrc30.net Technique RC30 |
