1988 Honda VFR750R (RC30)

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Price: 32,000.00 GBP

A very rare opportunity to acquire a regularly ridden, but never raced 1988 Honda VFR750R (RC30) in lovely condition. I am an RC30 enthusiast and specialist who owns, restores, services and upgrades the most successful homologation special of all time, I can assure you that one of the biggest problems with them is lack of use. This can lead to significant problems, particularly with the fuel system, but there are no such issues with this bike.

I am listing this on behalf of its 77 year-old owner who purchased it in 1989 when the machine was a little over one year old and during those 35yrs he has meticulously maintained it, regardless of cost. Despite many of the circa 5,000 RC30’s built between 1987 and 1991 going straight to race teams, this has been road-registered from new and is a genuine UK model.

The cylinder heads and valves were a known problem on early bikes due to regression issues and Honda replaced these under warranty. You can take comfort from the fact that these upgrades were carried out by a main dealer in 1990, with zero valve clearance issues since. Front discs are another known weakness, having a tendency to warp, particularly as they wear. Upgraded EBC discs were fitted by the owner less than 2,000 miles ago.

This machine would appeal to someone who wants to enjoy the unique RC30 experience on a regular basis, as opposed to wrapping it up and storing it away.

•First registered 1st May 1988 (E Reg.)

•Mileage 39,000

•MoT currently expired, but could be renewed prior to purchase if required

•Nearly new front discs

•Brand new Yuasa YTX9-BS battery

•Last serviced September 2023, checked over by me in November 2024 as part of preparing the bike for sale

•Oil & filter change (Motul 300V)

•Full Document Pack, including original purchase receipt, service book & owners card

•Owners manual (plus spare, bound reproduction copy) , service receipts and other memorabilia

•Delivery available (at additional cost)

Please see details in last photograph, should you wish to discuss in more detail. Viewing and any technical inspection welcome.

Genuine enquiries only please.

STRICTLY ELECTRONIC BANK TRANSFER ONLY.

For sale elsewhere – reserve the right to end listing at any time.