Honda RC213V
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| Manufacturer | Honda Racing Corporation |
|---|---|
| Production | 2011 |
| Predecessor | Honda RC212V |
| Engine | 1,000 cc (61 cu in) four-stroke V4 |
The Honda RC213V is a road racing motorcycle developed to race in the MotoGP series for the 2012 season. Rules for 2012 allow motorcycles up to 1,000 cc (61 cu in) in capacity, with a limit of 4 cylinders and a maximum 81mm cylinder bore.[1]
The model name designates the following:
- RC= Honda's traditional racing prefix for 4-stroke bikes
- 213= third works bike of the 21st century
- V= V engine
In 2012, Honda fielded two factory RC213Vs, ridden by Repsol Honda teammates Casey Stoner and Dani Pedrosa; a third and fourth will be used by Álvaro Bautista in the Gresini Racing team and Stefan Bradl in the LCR team.[2][3] Johnny Rea, also competed in two Grand Prix as a replacement rider for Casey Stoner, following his crash at Indianapolis.
At the first pre-season test Pedrosa and Stoner were at the top of the timesheets with the new RC213V.[4] [5]
From their combined efforts, with the Repsol riders winning 12 races of 18, and finishing 2nd and 3rd in the riders championship, the RC213V won its maiden constructors championship, under the first year of 1000c regulations.
In 2013, Marc Marquez, the reigning Moto2 champion replaced the retiring Casey Stoner, in the Repsol Honda team, while on route to become the youngest ever rider for either a Pole or race victory, both at the inaugural Texan Grand Prix.
Specifications
| 2013[6] | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 2,052 mm (80.8 in) | ||||
| Overall width | 645 mm (25.4 in) | ||||
| Overall height | 1,110 mm (43.7 in) | ||||
| Wheelbase | 1,435 mm (56.5 in) | ||||
| Road Clearance | 115 mm (4.5 in) | ||||
| Weight | over 157 kg (346 lb) | ||||
| Engine Type | Liquid-cooled, Four-stroke, DOHC 4 Valve, V-4 | ||||
| Displacement | 1,000 cc (61 cu in) | ||||
| Max Power | Over 170 kW (228 hp) | ||||
| Fuel Capacity | 21 L (4.6 imp gal; 5.5 US gal) | ||||
| Frame Type | Aluminum Twin-tube | ||||
Summary MotoGP results
Titles Won:
1 Constructors: 2012
1 Teams: Repsol Honda 2012
Best standing in riders' championship: Pedrosa 2nd in 2012
Races won
Total: 15
2013: Pedrosa 2, Marquez 1 (3 in total)
2012: Pedrosa 7, Stoner 5 (12 in total)
Poles
Total: 15
2013: Marquez 2, Pedrosa 2 (4 in total)
2012: Pedrosa 5, Stoner 5, Bautista 1 (11 in total)
These results are accurate up to 15 June, 2013.
Complete MotoGP results
(key) (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)
| Year | Tyres | Team | # | Rider | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Points | RC |
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| 2013 | B | QAT | AME | ESP | FRA | ITA | CAT | NED | GER | USA | IND | CZE | GBR | RSM | ARA | MAL | AUS | JPN | VAL | |||||
| Repsol Honda | 26 | Dani Pedrosa | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 103 | 1st* | |||||||||||||||
| 93 | Marc Marquez | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Ret | 77 | 3rd* | ||||||||||||||||
| Go&Fun Honda Gresini | 19 | Alvaro Bautista | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | Ret | 38 | 8th* | |||||||||||||||
| LCR Honda MotoGP | 6 | Stefan Bradl | Ret | 5 | Ret | 10 | 4 | 30 | 9th* | |||||||||||||||
| 2012 | B | QAT | ESP | POR | FRA | CAT | GBR | NED | GER | ITA | USA | IND | CZE | RSM | ARA | JPN | MAL | AUS | VAL | |||||
| Repsol Honda | 1 | Casey Stoner | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | Ret | 8 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 254 | 3rd | |||||
| 26 | Dani Pedrosa | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | Ret | 1 | 1 | 1 | Ret | 1 | 332 | 2nd | |||
| 56 | Jonathan Rea | 8 | 7 | 17 | 21st | |||||||||||||||||||
| San Carlo Honda Gresini | 19 | Alvaro Bautista | 7 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 4 | Ret | 7 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 178 | 5th | ||
| LCR Honda MotoGP | 6 | Stefan Bradl | 8 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 8 | Ret | 5 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | Ret | 6 | Ret | 6 | Ret | 135 | 8th |
*Season ongoing
References
- ^ "MotoGP changes for 2012". MotoGP.com. 2009-12-11. Retrieved 2011-11-09.
- ^ "Gresini confirms Bautista signature for 2012". MotoGP.com. 2011-11-09. Retrieved 2011-11-09.
- ^ "LCR Honda sign Bradl on two-year deal". MotoGP.com. 2011-11-17. Retrieved 2011-11-18.
- ^ "Repsol Honda Team leads the way on the first day of Valencia Test with the new RC213V". Honda. 2011-11-08. Retrieved 2011-11-09.
- ^ "Valencia Test draws to a close with Pedrosa quickest". MotoGP.com. 2011-11-09. Retrieved 2011-11-09.
- ^ "Honda Worldwide - Motor Sports - MotoGP – Spec". Honda Racing. Retrieved 2012-02-23.
External links
- Honda MotoGP official site