RCV1000R

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The Production of Honda Racer was unveiled today in Valencia. " A competitive bike at a reasonable price , "according to Shuhei Nakamoto, executive vice president of HRC, just before removing the veils. His name is RCV1000R and the appearance and technical data reveal the close relationship with the RC213V this season . Unmistakable the hull, even the frame geometry is identical to the MotoGP 2013. His heart is the 90 degree V4, credited for this version of 175 kw (240 hp) and 110 Nm of torque .

The weight is 161 kg, while the Ohlins suspension and brakes are Nissin. Lack some technical refinements such as the distribution pneumatic valve and the change seamless . As far as the electronic brain is entrusted - as regulation - the Marelli control unit Magnates with unique software. Particular already tried to Motegi by Stoner and that the designer defines Sato: " not bad . "

Curiosity largest, after having admired statically is to find out what will be its performance. I do not have to wait long, because on Monday after the race, there will be two copies on the track led by Scott Redding, Nicky Hayden and the second Aspar team rider, so it is now certain the name of Aoyama.

He thinks Nakamoto come to make your mouth water. " We did a comparison at Motegi - he says - the same driver with the same tires and the same day was on the Production Racer just three tenths slower than the MotoGP. Using the softer compound available to the Open, the gap down to 17 milliseconds . " When asked if that pilot was Stoner or a Honda test driver, the boss HRC responds with a joke: " Casey is a Honda test driver . "

Leaving aside the proclamations perhaps a little 'optimism on lap times, the fact remains that the RCV1000R Ezpeleta is what he sees as the future of MotoGP. Nakamoto is cautious on this point, " these are choices that do not depend on Honda , "he concludes with a smile.