 Casey Stoner's Honda RC213V in 2012 | |||||||||
| Category | MotoGP | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constructor | Honda Racing Corporation | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Honda RC212V | ||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||
| Chassis | Patented[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 | ||||||||
| Length | 2,052 mm | ||||||||
| Width | 645 mm | ||||||||
| Height | 1,110 mm | ||||||||
| Wheelbase | 1,435 mm | ||||||||
| Engine | Honda 1,000 cc (61 cu in) Liquid-cooled, 90° V4, DOHC, 16-valves, four-valves per cylinder | ||||||||
| Transmission | 6-speed sequential manual transmission cassette type | ||||||||
| Weight | 160 kg | ||||||||
| Fuel | Repsol | ||||||||
| Lubricants | Repsol | ||||||||
| Tyres | Bridgestone (2012–2015) Michelin (2016–present) | ||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||
| Notable entrants | Repsol Honda Team LCR Team Gresini Racing Marc VDS Racing Team | ||||||||
| Debut | 2012 Qatar Grand Prix | ||||||||
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| Constructors' Championships | 7 | ||||||||
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]
- ^ "MotoGP changes for 2012". MotoGP.com. 2009-12-11. Archived from the original on 2013-06-07. Retrieved 2011-11-09.
- ^ HONDA RC213V-S (2015 - 2018) Review Motorcycle News, 16 July 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2021
- ^ MotoGP Super Sport Motorbike RCV Spirit of Honda, honda.co.uk Retrieved 9 May 2021
- ^ RCV Sports Kit honda.co.uk Retrieved 9 May 2021
- ^ Honda RC213V-S Padgett's Motorcycles. Retrieved 9 May 2021