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HONDA RC 160 (1959-1960) Specs, Performance & Photos

Segment: Sport / Super Sport
Production years: 1959, 1960

HONDA RC 160 1959-1960
HONDA RC 160 (1959-1960)

Even if it was produced for only one year, the 1959 model of the Honda sport bike RC 160 was able to reach a top speed of 200 km/h, mostly thanks to its four-valve engine which developed 35 horsepower at 14000 rpm.

HONDA RC 160 1959-1960

HONDA RC 160 249

engine specs
Type:Air-cooled four-stroke parallel four-cylinder
Displacement:249 cm3
Bore X Stroke:1.7x1.6 in OR 43 mm
Compression Ratio:-
Horsepower:35/14000 KW(hp)/RPM
Torque:14.5/12000 lb-ft/RPM OR 20/12000 Nm/RPM
Fuel System:21mm Keihin caburetor
transmission specs
Gearbox:5 Speed
Clutch:Dry multi-plate
Primary Drive:-
Final Drive:Chain
chassis specs
Frame:Diamond
Front Suspension:Swing arm
Rear Suspension:-
Front Brake:Drum
Rear Brake:Drum
dimension specs
Overall Length:-
Overall Width:-
Seat Height:-
Wheelbase:-
Ground Clearance:-
Weight:273 lbs OR 124 kg
Fuel Capacity:-
tyres specs
Front:-
Rear:-
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