Honda RC181
Honda RC181
| Manufacturer |
Honda |
| Class |
racing (500ccm class) |
| Engine |
inline 4 cylinders, four stroke |
The Honda RC181 was a race motorcycle built by Honda which raced in the 500cc class of Grand Prix motorcycle racing in the 1966 and 1967 seasons. The bike debuted in 1966 and won 5 out of 9 races that season, 3 with Mike Hailwood and 2 with Jim Redman. Hailowood finished second in the championship standings behind Giacomo Agostini on a MV Agusta. The Honda however won the constructor championship. The next season Hailwood finished again second in the championship having the same amount of points as the winner Agostini. At the end of the 1967 season Honda withdrew from the Grand Prix motorcycle racing. In the two seasons of racing in the 500cc class the Honda RC181 won 10 races out of 19 entered.
See also
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Honda Grand Prix motorcycles
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| MotoGP |
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| 500cc |
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| 350cc |
RC170, RC171, RC172, 2RC172 • RC173 • RC174 |
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| 250cc |
RC161, RC162, RC163, RC164 • 3RC164, RC165, RC166 • NSR250 |
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| 125cc |
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| 50cc |
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