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: RC301000654. It came to Iconic as an import from Japan.
The odometer shows 9,574 miles. The original odometer for this bike would have been in kilometers – we do not know when it was swapped. True mileage is unknown.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us clean and sync the carbs, change the oil and oil filter, flush the clutch and brakes, replace the fork seals, and serviced the rear hub. We also repaired the spot welds on the exhaust and sandblasted and repainted the side stand, the radiator guard, and the water pump cover. Ollie did the work, he notes the following in his condition report:
Tire Life – Front/ Rear: 100%
Brake Life – Front/ Rear : 70%
Hydraulic Fluid – Front: Ok; Rear: Ok;
Clutch: Ok
Oil – Level: Ok; Quality: Ok
Coolant – Level: Ok; Quality: Ok
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Killswitch: Ok
Horn: Ok
While the bike was in the shop, we had the rearsets, lower triple, and torque arm vapor honed. What’s more, the wheels were stripped and powder coated by M.B. Powder Coat, and the fairing upper, the front fender, the belly pan, the fuel tank, and the tail section were refinished by Matt Polosky of Colorzone Designs.
Modifications:
This RC30 appears to be completely stock.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart IV tires with date codes of 4020 and 0321.
The sale includes two keys.
The sale also includes a Honda history book.
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Honda is offered on a clean Oregon title. Have any RC30 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Continental US: Haul Bikes will ship anything sold through Iconic for a starting rate of $750 in the Continental US (prices may increase in rural markets), and Iconic will handle the paperwork on your behalf. You do not need to crate your bike or drain the gas/disconnect the battery if you go with Haul Bikes. We are glad to work with the shipper of your choice as well, but you will have to arrange it.
Please note:
spares/extras will have to be shipped separately via FedEx or similar.
the fee includes $15,000 of insurance with a $500 deductible. Additional insurance can be purchased at a cost of $50 per additional $5,000 of value.
$5,000 for US to Europe/Asia is a VERY ROUGH ballpark which includes transport as well as customs fees and duties. Please contact Shippio for an exact quote.
