Honda RC30

The RC30, or VFR750R, is one of most sought after Honda sports bikes in history. It all began in the mid 1980's when Honda was looking to make a splash in the new World Super Bike series. Honda decided to pump up their racing offerings with the RC30, a special edition VFR750F. The bike had race components such as titanium connecting rods, and light weight brake rotors. A single sided swing arm and an elegant design give the RC30 a timeless look. To ensure exclusivity the bike was only produced in very limited numbers and at a price roughly twice that of the "regular" 750cc model. Honda's effort payed off and their bike won the first two seasons of the Superbike World Championship, later they would face strong opposition form Ducati's twins. Today the RC30 is a collectors item, and is one of the rare specialty Hondas.

The RC30 didn't make the most horsepower in it's class even in it's day. But it's lightweight and exotic materials made it the sportsbike to lust after. But the RC30 was a rare beast and wasn't around very long. Just enough were produced to satisfy homologation into the WSB. By 1994 Honda was having trouble keeping up with the Ducatis. The RC45 was introduced to take the place of the RC30. Today Honda does not offer a special edition sports bike, though their new CBR1000RR seems to be quick enough.