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 is, “For those few who can appreciate the finest Motor Sports has to offer.”
This example is VIN: RC301000289; Serial #: 880242. The seller purchased the bike in February 2023 from a private party in Japan.
During his ownership the seller has covered approximately 200 miles. The odometer shows 23,066 miles.
Maintenance:
The seller reports no recent maintenance. The seller had one of his technicians perform a safety inspection. He notes the following in his condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: OK
Tire Year Front & Rear: 1811/2211
Tire % Front & Rear: 80/80
Tire Press Front/Rear: 32/36
Brake % Front/Rear : 90/90
Front hydraulic fluid: clean
Rear Hydraulic Fluid: clean
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid: clean
Oil: level ok, color ok
Coolant: clean, level ok
Low Beam: OK
High Beam: OK
Turn: OK
Tail Light: OK
Brake Light: OK
Plate Light: OK
Kill: OK
Horn: OK
Fork: OK
Shock: OK
Final Drive: OK
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.4
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.2
Modifications:
Not shown: ETC JRM-11 ECU.
Custom OKI-themed paint with gold wheels – a tribute to Honda’s RVF750 Suzuka 8 Hours racer.
Full HRC exhaust system.
Sato rearsets.
Steel braided brake lines.
Aftermarket PIAA sports horn.
Billet reservoir caps. Yoshimura digital multimeter.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax tires with date codes of 1811 and 2211.
The sale includes the original RC30 carbon key as well as Japanese import documentation.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Bloomington, Indiana, this Honda is offered on a clean Indiana title. Have any RC30 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
