Honda RC212V

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Honda RC212V
Honda RC211V MotoGP bike for 2007
Manufacturer: Honda Racing Corporation
Production: 2006-present
Predecessor: Honda RC211V
Engine: 800 cc four-stroke V4
Related: Honda CBR600RR
Honda CBR1000RR
Similar: Ducati Desmosedici GP7
Ilmor X3
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-RR
Suzuki GSV-R800
Team Roberts KR212V
Yamaha YZR-M2

The Honda RC212V is a road racing motorcycle created to race in the 800 cc MotoGP series. Officially introduced on October 30, 2006 as the RC211V replacement in the MotoGP series, it was developed by Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) throughout 2006 and will begin to race for the 2007 season.

The RC212V features an 800 cc liquid-cooled four-stroke DOHC 4 valve V4 to power the all new chassis built with mass centralization and handling as top priority.

Dani Pedrosa and Nicky Hayden (2006 MotoGP champion) have already begun testing the new bike. The RC212V is expected to continue to evolve before the 2007 MotoGP season opener and all throughout next season.

[edit] Specifications

  • Overall length: 2050 mm
  • Overall width: 645 mm
  • Overall height: 1125 mm
  • Wheelbase: 1440 mm
  • Road clearance: 125 mm
  • Weight: over 148 kg
  • Engine type: liquid-cooled four-stroke DOHC 4 valve V-4
  • Displacement: 800 cc
  • Maximum power: N/A
  • Frame type: twin-tube
  • Front Wheels: 16.5 in
  • Rear Wheels: 16.5 in
  • Front Suspension: Telescopic fork
  • Rear Suspension: New Unit Pro-link
  • Fuel tank capacity: 21 L

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