Please note: This is part of the Greg Zydyk collection.
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1987 Honda RC30.
We obviously love our Honda RC30s here, but this one is pretty special — even for us. Honda gave Americans access to the RC30 in 1990, and our European colleagues were able to buy it as early as 1988. However, the first 1,000 examples were exclusively offered in Japan, and what you see before you is one of those very bikes.
When the first RC30s were announced in Japan in the summer of 1987, Honda essentially used a lottery to select who would be able to buy one. The lucky few were rewarded with one of the most iconic race replicas of all time — a homologation specifically created so that Honda could compete in the new-for-1988 World Superbike Championship.
There are several features that are unique to the original 1,000 RC30s, including smaller headlights, blue turn signal housings, a 77 horsepower restriction (the Japanese limit for 750cc motorcycles at the time), and a numbered plaque on the frame which said that this bike was “For those few who can appreciate the finest Motor Sports has to offer.”
This example is VIN: RC301000139. The seller imported it approximately twelve years ago.
During his ownership, the seller covered roughly 300 kilometers. The odometer shows 28,901 kilometers (17,958 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, we performed a hydro flush, coolant flush, oil and filter change, and chain clean and lube. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Mileage: 28,904 Km
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: New
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: Ok
Coolant Quality: New
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5% Moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5% Moisture
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5% Moisture
Final Drive Condition: Good
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 85%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 60%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 20/17
Tire Date Code Rear: 20/17
Tire % Remaining Front: 95%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 98%
Tire Press. Front: 36 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 38 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 13.09V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.04V
Running Condition: Ok, runs on bench
Test Ride Completed: Yes, unit operates as designed
Test Ride Distance: 2 Miles
Notes:
-Braided brake and clutch lines
-Cosmetic Imperfections:
-Chips on front fairing, fender
-Marks on RH fairing, LH fuel tank, LH lower fairing
REPAIRS RECOMMENDED
-Tires
Modifications:
SWAGE-LINE brake lines.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Roadsmart III tires with date codes of 2017 and 2017.
The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, this Honda is offered on a clean Ohio title. Please note that as an import, this bike lacks certain compliance and emissions stickers that the state of California would require to transfer a title. Have any RC30 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
