Honda RC213V

Honda RC213V
Casey Stoner's Honda RC213V in 2012
CategoryMotoGP
ConstructorHonda Racing Corporation
PredecessorHonda RC212V
Technical specifications
ChassisPatented[citation needed] twin-spar aluminum frame, multi-adjustable steering geometry, wheelbase, ride height, with aluminum swing arm, carbon fiber composite fairings
Suspension (front)Öhlins fully adjustable inverted telescopic forks
Suspension (rear)Aluminum swingarm with single Öhlins Pro-Link suspension system
Length2,052 mm
Width645 mm
Height1,110 mm
Wheelbase1,435 mm
EngineHonda 1,000 cc (61 cu in) Liquid-cooled, 90° V4, DOHC, 16-valves, four-valves per cylinder
Transmission6-speed sequential manual transmission cassette type
Weight160 kg
FuelRepsol
LubricantsRepsol
TyresBridgestone (2012–2015)
Michelin (2016–present)
Competition history
Notable entrantsRepsol Honda Team
LCR Team
Gresini Racing
Marc VDS Racing Team
Debut2012 Qatar Grand Prix
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
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Constructors' Championships7

The Honda RC213V is a Japanese motorcycle developed for road racing by Honda Racing Corporation to compete in the MotoGP series from the 2012 season and onwards. Rules for 2012 allowed motorcycles up to 1,000 cc (61 cu in) in capacity, with a limit of 4 cylinders and a maximum 81mm cylinder bore.[1]

The model name designates the following:

  • RC= Honda's traditional racing prefix for 4-stroke bikes
  • 213= third works bike of the 21st century
  • V= V engine

A limited-production run of a hand-built, road-going version designated RC213V-S was introduced in 2015 as a MotoGP replica.[2][3] Honda merchandised a Sports Kit upgrade package to allow owners to improve the specification for non-road use.[4][5]

  1. ^ "MotoGP changes for 2012". MotoGP.com. 2009-12-11. Archived from the original on 2013-06-07. Retrieved 2011-11-09.
  2. ^ HONDA RC213V-S (2015 - 2018) Review Motorcycle News, 16 July 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2021
  3. ^ MotoGP Super Sport Motorbike RCV Spirit of Honda, honda.co.uk Retrieved 9 May 2021
  4. ^ RCV Sports Kit honda.co.uk Retrieved 9 May 2021
  5. ^ Honda RC213V-S Padgett's Motorcycles. Retrieved 9 May 2021