 Dani Pedrosa's 2007 Honda RC212V | |
| Manufacturer | Honda Racing Corporation |
|---|---|
| Production | 2006–2011 |
| Predecessor | Honda RC211V |
| Successor | Honda RC213V |
| Class | MotoGP prototype |
| Engine | 800 cc (49 cu in) four-stroke V4 75.5° [1] |
| Bore / stroke | 76 mm × 44 mm (3.0 in × 1.7 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1,440 mm |
| Dimensions | L: 2,050 mm W: 645 mm |
| Weight | 148 kg (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 21L |
The Honda RC212V is a Japanese motorcycle created for road racing in the 800 cc (49 cu in) MotoGP series. Officially introduced on 30 October 2006 as the RC211V replacement in the MotoGP series, it was developed by Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) throughout 2006 and began officially racing in the 2007 season.
The model name designates the following:
- RC= Honda's traditional racing prefix for 4-stroke bikes
- 212= second works bike of the 21st century
- V= V engine
The RC212V features an 800 cc (49 cu in), liquid-cooled, four-stroke, DOHC 4-valve V4 to power an all-new chassis built with mass centralization and handling as top priority.
- ^ "Evolution of the Repsol Honda engine: The RC212V and the RC213V". 24 March 2021.