Honda RC211V
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The Honda RC211V was developed in 2001 by HRC (Honda Racing Corporation) to replace the Honda NSR500 because regulations for the World Championship motorcycle road racing 500 cc class were changed drastically for the 2002 season. The regulations changed, two-stroke engines were as before limited to 500 cc and 4 cylinders, but four-stroke engines were allowed to grow up to 990 cc and from three to six cylinders. The name of the class was modified to MotoGP, and is limited to race prototypes only.
In its debut year, 2002, the RC211V was a unique machine, featuring a V-5 engine. Honda claims more than 240 hp (179kW), 148 kg, and over 340 km/h top speed. Rider Valentino Rossi dominated the 2002 season on the new race bike and claimed championships in both 2002 and 2003 on the RC211V. In 2006, RC211V again won the championship with Nicky Hayden as the rider.
MotoGP rules and regulations change again for the 2007 season. Four-stroke engines limited to 800 cc and 21 liters of fuel are the major guidelines. Due to these changes, Honda replaced the RC211V with the RC212V for 2007 season.
[edit] 2006 Specifications
- Length: 2,050 mm
- Width: 645 mm
- Height: 1,130 mm
- Wheelbase: 1,440 mm
- Road Clearance: 130 mm
- Weight: Over 148 kg
- Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, Four-stroke, DOHC 4 Valve, V-5
- Displacement: 990 cc
- Max Power: Over 240 hp
- Frame Type: Twin-tube
- Front Tire: 16.5 in
- Rear Tire: 16.5 in
- Front Suspension: Telescopic
- Rear Suspension: New Unit Pro-link
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 22 l
[edit] External links
- Honda Worldwide | MotoGP - official Honda MotoGP site
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