Honda RC213V Contender 1000cc in MotoGP

Honda RC213V Contender 1000cc in MotoGP

Honda RC213V Contender 1000cc in MotoGP - In 2012 the rules have changed … and so has the bike. MotoGP class ruling now sets a maximum engine capacity of 1000cc, amaximum cylinder bore 81mm and a maximum of 4 cylinders, although it can be a V-4, inline 4 or 4 flat … and no, 4 radial will not work. Minimum dry weight of the motorcycle was set at 153 kg. Multi-World Champ Valentino Rossi has been a strong supporterof the increase in engine capacity from 990cc to 800cc from the reduction in 2007.

For this means going from Honda RC212V RC213V 800cc to 1000cc.

Speaking about the new bike, Shuhei Nakamoto, Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) Executive Vice President, continues his cards close to his chest.

“The engine and chassis were developed last year due to regulatory changes,” said Nakamoto. “We kept the same concept from last years 800 engines We hope that this machine is quite competitive to win the championship again this year .. Even with a 800 engine you have to reduce the power of the first through fourth gear. With the 800, fifth gear, sixth gear, we can use the full power, then in a straight line course, this machine is a bit faster. But time is obtained only at five-and six-gear acceleration in the area .. at the same time, the top speed is higher, which means sometimes you have to brake earlier on then cornering performance., if the chassis or the tires are almost the same, it means that cornering performance is exactly the same. So the new engine can not make a big difference. Then if you want to get the time, so you need more braking stability and also we have our chattering problems that we have to fix. Then I hope, of course., lap times better than the 800, but not such a big difference, I expect. ”

Honda RC213V Contender 1000cc in MotoGP -  Repsol Honda Team has released its newest product is powered 1000cc. Honda RC213V, look almost identical to its predecessor, only the machine that changed to 1000C. With the new rules above, the Honda RC213V motorcycles are expected to compete in the new class. As a whole Honda RC213V motorcycles are still with orange design that characterizes the Repsol Honda team.

Honda RC213V specifications
Overall length (mm): 2.052
Overall width (mm): 645
Overall height (mm): 1.110
Wheelbase (mm): 1.435
Road clearance (mm): 115
Weight (kg): over 153
Engine type: liquid-cooled, four-stroke, DOHC 4 valve, V-4
Displacement (cc): 1000
Maximum power (KW): Over 170
Frame type: Aluminum twin-tube
Wheels: Front (inch): 16.5, Rear (inch): 16.5
Suspension: Front: Telescopic fork, Rear: Pro-link
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 21

Honda RC213V Contender 1000cc in MotoGP