| Got to be honest here, i also like the idea of a reliable V4 motor. i love my old 1995 916 twin for its gruffness, and low down grunt, but the proper honda V4's are superb and far better than their V twin attempts.
DC the grunt from the RC30 is pretty good but not as raw as the 916, but up top the RC is just something else and would leave the 916 standing after 60 - 70mph if it was a drag from the lights. The smoothness from the honda is lovely and the harmonics start at around 7k where it all starts to come together.
The little NC30 / RVF makes a superb road bike and is often dismissed as a birds bike but even for an old design and heavyweight its great fun.
Never took to the VFR750/800 variants, great bikes but the motors are not the same as the RC, sound is quite different and its quite frantic for a sports / tourer.
I think ducati could make a fantastic V4 motor which would make a superb riding experience. i openly admit i am no hero on a bike, but i know what i like and feels good to ride and i think a V4 takes some beating.  |