HRC unveils RCV1000R
The production MotoGP racer that will make its debut in 2014, based on the current RC213V prototype machine. Four riders will race it in 2014Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) has unveiled its new RCV1000R production MotoGP machine at Valencia in Spain.
It is classified as an ‘Open’ prototype machine in the MotoGP class, which means it will have Magneti Marelli hardware and software, a 24-litre fuel tank and a limit of 12 engines per season.
Together with HRC Executive Vice President, Shuhei Nakamoto, Project leader, Tomonori Sato, presented the final machine to the World’s media, in anticipation of its first outing with the customer teams next Monday at the post-race Valencia test.
The RCV1000R chassis is based on the current RC213V prototype bike, as is the engine -- a 90-degree V-four producing over 235hp at 16,000rpm, utilising spring valves and a traditional gearbox. The bike will be delivered with Öhlins suspension and Nissin brakes.
Four riders will race on the RCV1000R in 2014: Nicky Hayden and a still to be confirmed second rider in the Aspar Team, Scott Redding (Honda Gresini Team) and Karel Abraham (Cardion AB Team).
HRC test rider and two-time world champion Casey Stoner has already tested the RCV1000R and provided positive feedback to HRC engineers. Two machines will be available for the three-day test that will begin on Monday.
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