Segment: Sport / Super Sport
Production years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
The Honda RC211V race motorcycle was developed by Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) in 2001 to replace the two-strokes Honda NSR500. The bike was powered by a 990cc four-stroke engine.
When it debuted in 2002, Honda and Valentino Rossi won the constructor's championship with more than 100 points over its nearest rival. Over the season, the bike went through minor modifications and packed a handlebar-mounted power management system with three race settings.
In 2003, the RC211V underwent several performance modifications that increased power from 200 to 240 hp but also introduced the traction control system, enhancing its handling capabilities.
In 2004, the racing machine underwent other modifications, including a link inverted rear suspension and a new exhaust system introduced at the Sachsenring round.
In 2005, the Japanese manufacturer lost the constructor's championship in the premier class for the first time in four years. The RC211V chassis was constantly revised and rewelded, while after the race at Brno, Honda tested an improved bike, after that known as the Brno bike.
In 2006, the RC211V machine came in three versions: the Brno bike ridden by Hayden, a 2006 motorcycle with a unique chassis for Pedrosa, and a 2006 model for Melandri, Elias, Stoner, and Tamada.
In addition, in five seasons of MotoGP racing, the RC211V was the winner of 48 races out of 82, the winner of three World Championships, and gathered four constructors' titles.
engine specs | Type: | Liquid cooled, four-stroke, DOHC 4 valves, V5 | Displacement: | 990 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | - | Compression Ratio: | - | Horsepower: | 200/14000 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | / lb-ft/RPM OR 0 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Injection |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 6 Speed | Clutch: | - | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Chain |
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chassis specs | Frame: | - | Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork | Rear Suspension: | New unit pro-link | Front Brake: | - | Rear Brake: | - |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | 80.7 in OR 2050 mm | Overall Width: | 23.6 in OR 599 mm | Seat Height: | - | Weelbase: | 56.6 in OR 1438 mm | Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in OR 130 mm | Weight: | 319 lbs OR 145 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 6.3 gallons OR 23.8 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | - | Rear: | - |
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power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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