Segment: Sport / Super Sport
Production years: 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 |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 5 Speed | Clutch: | Dry multi-plate | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Chain |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | Diamond | Front Suspension: | Swing arm | Rear Suspension: | - | Front Brake: | Drum | Rear Brake: | Drum |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | - | Weelbase: | - | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 273 lbs OR 124 kg | Fuel Capacity: | - |
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| tyres specs | Front: | - | Rear: | - |
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