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The [[Honda]] '''RC30''', first released to the Japanese market in the late 1980s, 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. | The [[Honda]] '''RC30''', first released to the Japanese market in the late 1980s, 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 camshaft|double-overhead-cam]] V-4 produced just 86 horsepower (in it's US release form, European bikes made around 100hp) —not a class-leading figure by 1990—they contained race-inspired components such as [[titanium]] [[connecting rod]]s that reduced reciprocating weight and wheel and [[brake pad]]s 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]], and attached with a single lug nut. | Though the 750 cc, [[double overhead camshaft|double-overhead-cam]] V-4 produced just 86 horsepower (in it's US release form, European bikes made around 100hp) —not a class-leading figure by 1990—they contained race-inspired components such as [[titanium]] [[connecting rod]]s that reduced reciprocating weight and wheel and [[brake pad]]s 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]], and attached with a single lug nut. Its engine was based on a tuned and lightened version of the [[Honda VFR750F]]'s 748cc Liquid cooled 90-degree V4 engine, modified with an RVF-style 360 degree crankshaft instead of the 750F's 180 degree set-up. | ||
It [[redline]]d at 12,500 rpm and weighed a relatively heavy 216 kg (475 pounds). | It [[redline]]d at 12,500 rpm and weighed a relatively heavy 216 kg (475 pounds). | ||