I've had the pleasure if riding pretty much every type of NSR from stock MC16 upwards. Unfortunately not an F3 MC16 though. The best of the range, with just HRC parts bolted on is the MC21 F3. Lovely smooth engine, free revving and good performance.

This RS300 engine is pretty much spec for spec the same as an F3. RS and F3 cranks are very similar. The gearbox is the same as near as you can see. But the RS300 cheats in that the clutch and primary drive components are much lighter.

Would I put it up against Steve's F3? Of course. Never shy away from a challenge.......or Steve's F3