Please Note: This bike is offered on a Bill of Sale only. The VINData Report notes that it was issued a salvage title in California in February 2001.
The successor to the legendary RC30, Honda’s RC45 (or RVF750R) was a limited run homologation special created to help Honda re-establish supremacy in World Superbike. Like the RC30, the RC45 was powered by a liquid-cooled, 749cc, DOHC, 16V, four-stroke, 90-degree V4, though unlike its carbureted predecessor, the RC45 was bestowed with tunable electronic fuel-injection borrowed from the development of the NR750. The bike also benefited from knowledge and experience gained in Honda’s RVF factory endurance race program. The RVF’s V4 boasted low-friction pistons, ceramic and graphite impregnated cylinder liners, titanium conrods, and a close-ratio six-speed gearbox with undercut shift dogs.
Even though the RC45 was built from 1994 to 1999, it was only officially sold in the US for its first year of production. In order to comply with WSBK homologation rules, 200 examples were produced the first year in ’94, followed by another 500 units made for the Japanese market. In total, only 50 units were ever made available in the US.
This example is VIN: JH2RC4507RM000010. The seller acquired it 18 months ago from a local private party “who bought it out of a storage unit.”
The odometer shows 10,081 miles.
“The local police department has ran the VIN, I have the bill of sale and police report. It is a non running project or parts bike, I do not have time for the project. I have the rear brake setup (not pictured).”
Maintenance:
“I have done no maintenance.”
Mechanical Issues:
“It is a project and does not run.”
Modifications:
Yamamoto exhaust.
HRC rear wheel.
17″ front wheel.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax tires that have aged out.
The sale does not include an ignition or keys. “Some things to note that are not obvious is that there is no fuel pump assembly in the tank. There are no mounting brackets present for the tank or seat. Other than that it is fairly obvious what else is missing.”
The sale includes “the rear caliper/bracket/rotor/new pads along with a NOS air filter, stock rear headers, and a couple of extra exhaust brackets.”
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“It does not have fairings, some light corrosion on frame and engine side casing.”
Currently located in Saint James, New York, this Honda is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any RC45 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
