I don't think so because the RC30 is a genuine Honda product, whereas the EVO is a Brit racing project 'special'. Nice bike all the same, but I don't think it holds its place in history at anywhere near the same level as the RC30 and RC45. Wouldn't knock it back, BUT I would be mindful that an extra five grand would buy a mint RC.
Further info: https://sites.google.com/site/myhondafireblade/Home/the-evo-fireblade
I have seen those matey, and I'll be honest (and a beggar yes, but not a chooser as I would not say no to it :wink), but I never liked that particular representation.
There are very few 900's (in my most humble opinion) that look good with the single sided swing arm. I've always thought that EVO TT100 looked "portly" and "bulbous". In addition to that, the three spoke wheel design is not appealing to me either. I know I'm knit picking, but I've always had a vision for my own 900RR (with a SSSWA) and it would have to be one of an RC30 or RC45 to look right with the multi-spoke design.
The coolest 900's I've seen with this done (and with my most coveted mod-the RVF upper fairing) are this special magazine build and the RVM.
I have seen those matey, and I'll be honest (and a beggar yes, but not a chooser as I would not say no to it :wink), but I never liked that particular representation.
There are very few 900's (in my most humble opinion) that look good with the single sided swing arm. I've always thought that EVO TT100 looked "portly" and "bulbous". In addition to that, the three spoke wheel design is not appealing to me either. I know I'm knit picking, but I've always had a vision for my own 900RR (with a SSSWA) and it would have to be one of an RC30 or RC45 to look right with the multi-spoke design.
The coolest 900's I've seen with this done (and with my most coveted mod-the RVF upper fairing) are this special magazine build and the RVM.
I saw my first blade on the way to work in 1992 at a petrol station. I asked the bloke what it was like and he answered “it’s ****ing wild” I knew then that I wanted one. Took me another 20 odd years to finally buy one
One of which was my Norwich Union Rider policy. For those not in the UK, this is about insurance from the (at the time) primary motorcycle insurer Norwich Union, who had Rider Policies up to specific engine capacity limits. In 1992, I had a CBR600F-N and my insurance was a Rider Policy enabling me to ride any bike up to 900cc, for about £80/$110 annual price. The FZR1000/GSX-R1100's of the day were all above that limit because they were a high risk, but then the “****ing wild” FireBlade turned up at 893cc. :devil
My first ride was on the way to the '93 Dutch TT, when one of our group (who I didn't really know) with a new RR-N painted in Rothman's colours, swapped keys and said, "Tell me what you think of it" ......... :grin :devil
This was my look from 1994 to 1999 when I had my first 93. I too came from a 600F (1987 Hurricane), and 15 years after I sold it in 1999 (to try my hand at adult life #epicfail :angel), I got my second one.
I would love to add one of Nigel's bikes to the paddock, but for now I have what I have with no complaints. But MAN TO BE MY 22 YEAR OLD SELF AGAIN :grin
This was my look from 1994 to 1999 when I had my first 93. I too came from a 600F (1987 Hurricane), and 15 years after I sold it in 1999 (to try my hand at adult life #epicfail :angel), I got my second one.
I would love to add one of Nigel's bikes to the paddock, but for now I have what I have with no complaints. But MAN TO BE MY 22 YEAR OLD SELF AGAIN :grin
Very nice, Ian. Is that a standard USA colour combination?
I see you've polished the frame and wheels - wheels look particularly good.
Also, the exhaust can is surprisingly 'thin' for the period aftermarket cans. I guess anything is better than the humongous standards! I have two of them in my shed.:smile
And which of my bikes do you have your heart set on? Still the SP2?:wink OR, are you trying to get advance dibs on the 4 months away 2020 RR-R SP?:grin
Yessir, OEM scheme, as it was the “dark sister” to the Red White and Blue blade.
The wheels were marketed and purchased that way by an American company called Performance Machine. They made them as their IMHO flagship product in both street versions and a thinner race version. If you YouTube WERA in the 90’s most privateer guys were running them. Kawi’s and Zuki’s used them a lot and anodized their as well. I had the street versions with a 6” wide rear. I put at least 3 sets of tires on them in their life, and kept them highly polished as you can imagine :nerd
The Exhaust was a gem, made by renown Honda tuner Mike Velasco (hence the MVR logo) who built race engines and tuned Freddie Spencer’s Two Brother’s Racing RC30 back in the early 90’s. Fantastic quality, and very rare.
Yes, the new blade please :nerd:angel:grin
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