Honda RC213V-S - A Motorcycle That Stands Above The Rest

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[@636theofthebeast8]

I finally went to see the Isle of Man TT this summer with my dad. While everyone was riding CBR1000 RR-Rs, S1000 RRs and R1s, this rider called Michael Rutter was racing on a RC213V-S and the sound was just deafening compared to all other bikes. When he flied by at nearly 200 mph on the public streets, even with your eyes closed you could absolutely tell who it was. It really added to the whole experience.

[@megapet777]

oh damn. That's amazing that someone is willing to race with such rare and expensive bike. I really have to witness the TT someday.

[@mechveteran01]

Going to see the IoM TT is definitely on my bucket list

[@blowmeyotbweknowugoodfklit2549]

If you got the RC 213 V and the update kit it makes it illegal for the street if you put it on .

[@lonpfrb]

The Padgett Honda race team is a testament to the determination of Mr Clive Padgett and his investment in Honda Racing Corporation in the UK. Michael Rutter has the skills and experience to race on the Mountain course so let us hear what it would be like if the TT was still a GP round as it once was.

[@lonpfrb]

​@@blowmeyotbweknowugoodfklit2549 It clearly does pass scrutiny to race on the island so you know where to see that...

[@nomojo1110]

I'm not a genius, nor wealthy, however those whom complained over the price didn't know what they were looking at. This and the '08 Desmo RR are the two most amazing machines of this century thus far.

[@HeroRR]

It's the same type of crowd that complains about the price of the ZX-4RR. They think horsepower is everything, but it certainly isn't.

[@nomojo1110]

@@HeroRR Indeed! Besides, if they want something to really complain about, the RC213 was $244,000 Australian ;) Cheers. *edit: Ugh. I meant to add that you're absolutely right, too. A looked after example will be worth an astonishing amount in not a lot of time.

[@J.D.Shelnutt]

@@HeroRRi hate greta tunberg

[@Speedy00]

Welp, I'd put the Aprilia X-Trenta and Panigale Superleggera up there, too.

[@TheNykademos]

well, considering they are selling for 200K....It does seem like an aburd profit margin

[@brynstephens4624]

Build quality on Honda is of a veryhigh standard. I can only imagine the quality on this machine. Stunning.

[@itzerisadomeeiot4980]

thats the reason why marc marquez got alot of crash 😂

[@HasanDot555]

​@@itzerisadomeeiot4980yeah thats right, stay in ur way hating him on LOL , and dont forget ur daily task to kiss those rossi old ass LMAO😂

[@maciejrutkowski638]

@@itzerisadomeeiot4980don’t forget he made 6 MotoGP championships with Honda.

[@jake88ci]

30 years ago???? now hondas quality has gone down the tubes . Read up on new cbr 1000rrr 2020 had all con rods recaled , massive over heating problem list goes on and on

[@lirux5121]

Honda really is one of the best manufacturers, for me it's my favourite

[@salvadordollyparton666]

not one of... THE best. only one who has always been the most reliable, and if not the fastest, at least usually competetive. still being innovative. there have been faster bikes, but all around, they're it. i mean, the goldwing is the standard for touring. the cb750 gave birth to sport bikes, vfr 750 best street bike ever. rc51, the blackbird, on and on. and those are just street bikes. XR400, XRR, 250R, how many people's first ride was on a honda? and they KEPT riding, because every time it just works instead of ride once, then spend weeks or longer wrenching. mine was our little honda 70 fourtrax when i was 2. i love kawis and ducatis, and i can appreciate other bikes but those are basically the only others i'd buy. and even then, pretty much only in addition to my hondas though. and they have something for everybody. every niche, every rider level. or they did, at least. still, probably more than any other single manufacturer. just the fact that when they finally built a side by side, they didn't just stick with the status que, and go with a stupid cvt belt. which is just one of the many reasons i hate side by sides. but if i had 30k just laying around, i'd maybe get one. but i'd probably just build a rail buggy. but still... that's the market, people don't buy quads anymore, they like the false sense of security of a little 1 inch tubing roll cage... so honda builds what sells, but even then, the give it a dct. you can get a honda wave runner, and tow it with a goldwing easily, or a honda automobile. if you choose, you can have a honda for any and every occasion, other than heavier hauling... and they're all reliable. then, use your honda generator, clean them all with your honda pressure washer. and again, they all just work, basically always. doesn't matter how fast you are, to finish first, you must first finish. i only wish they'd bring back some of the older legends.

[@salvadordollyparton666]

i mean, how many could take on ducati at their own game, and not only beat them but dominate? AND do it with a bike you could put thousands of worry free miles on... might not be comfortable, but it wasn't meant to be.

[@imyuuki3310]

I'm lucky and privileged enough to know person who own this bike with HRC package and to rode them on race track, this bike is absolute monster like no bike could give this feeling, I've rode HP4, panigale V4R and H2 and this bike is nothing like those the experience is just... I can't described it you need to ride it to know it

[@HeroRR]

Dang. You make me want to ride one so bad.

[@imyuuki3310]

@@HeroRR do it you won't regret it

[@Google_Does_Evil_Now]

​@@imyuuki3310describe it. If you've really ridden it then you'll be able to say what it's like.

[@cheeseburger3209]

​@@HeroRRthe Honda Motorcycle distributor in NewZealand still has one for sale.

[@ampm9771]

YEah, this Honda garbage better than V4r, only in your dreams. This overprices junk can hardly put out 190hp. Dude, think before you talk, Panigale V4R is putting out nearly 250hp and is a race machine, not a motogp look-alike like this honda :))

[@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13]

One day... one day I will have one in my collection. When Honda are let loose, they make the greatest motorcycles in the world.

[@racerxx9235]

I'm still riding an rc51 as a daily rider but it is 100% restored. I also have a 2000 Blackbird that is always underrated. Wish the would bring the Blackbird back for another land speed title. Ride safe boys

[@brentritchie6199]

What a beautiful machine I had a 2010 600RR and the finish on that bike was fantastic it was tricolor also. The performance was out of this world as was the quality. I could only imagine what a hand built Honda must be like.

[@mechveteran01]

Great video man. Very informative and engaging, bringing the relevant/interesting info that many people arent aware of while not going so in depth that it becomes boring minutiae. Well done sir. Ive watched a handful of your videos here and there but this is the one that made me decide to subscribe.

[@jonbonnell7086]

This is the video I was waiting for. Great job with the history leading up to the S, and the detail and footage of the bike itself.

[@franktaylor7617]

😎🇺🇲👍 I owned a RC30, #236. I know what it's like to have something special. Of course not $180k special but special nevertheless. Now I just have 93 NSR MC21 that strangely enough is a 500 cc two stroke. That was a really good video.👍 Cheers from the PNW Seattle WA area.

[@Westie_NZ]

Great video, thanks! As a long-time HRC fan (and owner of multiple past/current Hondas) I'd love to even see one of these in the flesh. Great to watch........

[@criticalmass181]

I recall owning a VF1000R....a long, long time ago. It was a direct result of the RS1000, and had a heap of HRC parts on it. I'd love to own something like this bike but it's just not possible, these days. Happy to have been fortunate enough to have had something really exclusive, if not this exclusive. Beautiful bike.

[@J4CK0-]

Definitely relate to this, I recall owning stuff I've owned too man.

[@criticalmass181]

@@J4CK0- But was it special stuff? That's the stuff that's fun to recall. GPz 750? Not special to recall. Ducati 1098S? Special to recall.

[@criticalmass181]

@@J4CK0- It's probably worth continuing on here, Jack. You've struck a chord. I recall becoming a Tank driver. I recall being the student of merit on my MBT course....the highest honour of that particular course. I recall owning an RG500...a VF1000R, an R1. I recall getting my rebreather ticket. I recall cutting all four of my childrens cords, as they came out of their mother. I recall completing the Finke desert race. I recall becoming a submarine master. I recall becoming a Tank Commander. I recall buying a house. I recall being promoted last week. I recall working hard to achieve things. I recall doing it fucking hard and taking all kinds of shit jobs to get where I am. I recall being someone, and working hard to get to where I am. We all recall, Jack. It's what we recall that matters. Recall some stuff for yourself, Jack. Do your best.

[@titaniummechanism3214]

I bet only a small portion of those US bikes actually stayed limited to 100hp.

[@sd5458]

One thing they for sure ALL don't have - seamless gearbox. And never will.

[@ChaseN194]

There are so far only about 3-4 (3 confirmed) that had the HRC kit of parts imported for them. Iconic has built at least 2 of them. Its an absolute crime these bikes werent made for the consumers. You know what makes the same power, with the same build quality? A Panigale V4R, literally no reason for a consumer to buy this out of date motogp tech that was made for test riders and rich old people, when there is a better bike for $25-30k.

[@Username-2]

@@ChaseN194Ducati build quality is nowhere near Honda and never will be. Ducatis are unreliable maintenance nightmares. Hondas run forever.

[@anthonypetro3212]

@@Username-2 Ducatis are pretty reliable honestly as someone who works for them. Main issues with v4s are water pump leaks and the occasional rear cylinder head being ruined by idiots not properly tensioning their chains. If you honestly think a road legal motogp replica honda is as reliable as a standard street bike you're smoking your morning coffee out of a glass pipe.

[@onearmedbandit_nz]

@@ChaseN194 well done, Honda didn't make this bike for consumers. It was made to reward loyal customers who wanted to own a piece of MotoGP tech for themselves...

[@ProdicalMan]

Those Ohlins FGR forks are just sexy.

[@Blackbirdrod81]

Thanks for sharing Hero. I have never heard of this bike and I am glad I got to hear about it. Hey, if you can afford it, it would be a no brainner.

[@undisputed1one]

Not just Hondas most crazy bike. But in my opinion, The craziest street legal bike of all time.

[@CU-nz9ud]

Have you heard about the Ducati Desmosedici RR ?

[@HasanDot555]

​@@CU-nz9udno matter LOL, this hondas beast is on another level dude...u drunk or somethin?😂

[@fqeagles21]

@@HasanDot555what about super leggera than

[@johnmagsarmdia3940]

The class and rarity of that bike is insane. No manufacturers would dare to do that building a street legal bike which is sharing a lot of technology and parts directly to a MotoGP bikes they are using in competition. Only Honda made such thing, anyone who owns a rc213v-s can be called as truly lucky.

[@wingsofsuspensionlifts6814]

Casey was lightning quick on these Honda's, he has a few in his garage too.

[@drasticthompson1995]

My Guy loves his CBR’s/ Honda’s 💪🏽

[@KeViNMCMXXCIX]

Interesting piece of history. Thanks for this!

[@rollakid]

Limited to 200 worldwide? 😮 I had the privilege of seeing one up close and touch it but I never knew its that rare. Didn't get to sit on it though.

[@R2_D3]

Initially they were to make 213, but in the end there were only a little over 100 made, due to an earthquake the production line was damaged, and they didn't start it up again...

[@GregoryStrauss-tk7pe]

Another great presentation. Looking forward to the Hurricane video!!!

[@fredriklonnborg885]

great video, loved the soundclips of the engine running..

[@chiragrai2574]

MAJESTIC WORK OF ART

[@oscarmarquez9209]

I’ve never owned a Honda. But I might do so

[@monsieurcommissaire1628]

Just to illuminate something you mentioned- The GP engines use pneumatic valve "springs", which would be too impractical and expensive for a street bike. The -S uses more familiar metal valve springs, which are probably some very nice, expensive hi-test Voodoo alloy items. I'm an American, so if I could afford one, I'd get the gelded version. I'd still buy it. Honda is being actually quite sensible, and I'm sure no insult is intended by halving the BHP. You see, Les États-Unis is a rarity among the many nations on our little planet. It does not employ a stepped Motorcycle licensing sytem, where you are limited in engine capacity at first to, say, 250cc. If you do fine with that, next you are allowed 400cc, then 600...you see what I'm getting at? Someone with riding experience and skill at zero can theoretically own a RC213V-S, Desmosedici RR, etc. Or even any modern 600cc I-4 sport bike, for that matter. In practice, there are, thank God, some barriers to beginners getting a hold of something possibly lethal to them, but it happens. Honda knows this, and are being very wise and responsible, Japan has Very Strict tiered motorcycle licensing, and they don't hurry things. An interesting result is that 400cc bikes are a pretty vital little class there, and there have been some cool bikes, like Honda's very own NC-45, with a tiny 400cc V4 (with geared cam drive), and🐣 was basically an RC-45 that been hit with the Shrink-O Ray. But I'm careening off the subject a bit. The RC213V-S is as awesome as it is possible for a Motorcycle to be. I hope they get ridden by people with the skills and experience to engage the machine confidently. I hope they get ridden. There's nothing worse for s vehice of any kind that was made to be in motion than for it to become immobile. It would be sad if in the future there's all these Honda RC213V-Ss that run like sh*t because they just sat One more thing, then that's it, I promise. I totally♥️the classic Honda Racing Corporation Red, Blue and White colours. Edit: As someone kindly pointed out, the 400cc V4 bike is NC35, not NC45. My apologies.

[@MrStr8den]

750cc rc45... 400cc nc35

[@monsieurcommissaire1628]

@@MrStr8den - Oh oops, thank you, my bad!

[@sasbar187]

Great video. i wouldn't know these bike exist wasn't for the video on bikes like this

[@Gtechpaving]

those bar end mirrors don't work on the road at 145mph plus still an amazing bike for the super rich ,great video bro

[@ivanjuras9450]

Amazing bike! ❤

[@BasHeijermans]

Still riding the VFR800FI 2000, that bike is the same, but better. Yeah different times, but just as much fun. 115HP and so smooth. Honda did use this VFR before for racing. The 750 version won. Strip the electronics of modern GP-bikes and they all crash. Ride the VFR750/800 and you smile all day long. In Germany, 250 at the clock, all day long, you do not see many bikers keep up.

[@reyalteedotcom]

These bikes are truly amazing.

[@nicholaschriss1706]

8:25 The US model has restricted the rpm to 9400 and it only makes 101hp?...I bet it can be unlocked...another great video brotherman!

[@rahulsudhir666]

From what I remember, you can have it unlocked from factory but it would deem it non road legal, except maybe in Florida 😂 Unlocking enabled it to get to a higher rpm too while making 205bhp or something along those lines.

[@paultanton4307]

@@rahulsudhir666 Also fitting the Official Honda Sports Kit automatically invalidates the Honda Warranty.

[@999deanb]

Wow, the Lexus LFA of the motorcycle world! Just to say they could...and lost money doing it...with complete honor as far as I'm concerned!!! Exellent presentation my man!

[@JGreen-le8xx]

It's insane that a full GP bike weighs less than my 2015 CBR300R which is just a glorified lawnmower on 2 wheels....

[@deborahchesser7375]

Missing a couple cylinders lol but hey you have to start somewhere be safe out there

[@JGreen-le8xx]

@@deborahchesser7375 Start?... I've been riding 30+ years..😂 The 300 is just my cheap grocery getter.

[@andycruzatx3387]

Not too mention is produces 250 hp like 10× as much as a cbr300

[@zagazagas]

Great vid 👍

[@paultanton4307]

Probably my favourite Motorcycle of all time which i'll never own - do have an owners Handbook from one though .

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

A mixture of technology and art.

[@Scrambler695]

Hondas are literally the best on earth ‼️ tech, performance, handling, reliability 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@english.ricardo]

Awesome bikes.

[@thedangdanger]

I'd love one. There's even one for sale here in Australia.....for $500,000!

[@kookiedabear]

The replacement parts are expensive, not bc they are rare, but bc the person spending $185k, will defintely spend $15k for the power upgrade, and therefore find themselves needing expensive replacement parts when it's chucked on public roads. For those buying it for the track-only...good for you. For those who thought they'd use this on public roads...good luck! I drooled all over the RC211v at Bike Week, but the 213 doesn't strike that magic spot for me in the way it looks.

[@antiquecollection8307]

Honda is dad of motorcycle world

[@g.narendiran3822]

Old is gold

[@J4CK0-]

The black one looks dope

[@Suck_Squeeze_Bang_Blow]

Again hats off to @Honda, providing race bikes to the general buyer, just think about the effort to provide this, thats why I love Honda motorcycles, the love of performance and the passion the customers/fans have is catered for by a company. Unreal.

[@brentbartley6838]

At $140,000+ per unit, without the race kit (not available in the U.S.) it's not exactly for the average motorcyclist. And the U.S. version was limited to 100hp, so it was basically a six figure supersport. Ducati at least sold the Desmosedici for less than half the Honda, made 50hp more in stock trim AND U.S. buyers could also get the race kit that boosted the power to around 200hp.

[@Suck_Squeeze_Bang_Blow]

@@brentbartley6838 Yes, Ducati are also great

[@ericdishington428]

I never even knew this bike existed. Insane.

[@asbiwhy7557]

This bike and desmosidici RR are the peak

[@cheeseburger3209]

Seen them both in the flesh, and I can assure you the Honda is a much better example of moto gp tech. The owner of the shop I used to work at had a desmosidici in his office, and Bluewing Honda have an RC213VS in their showroom/museum in NewZealand. I spent a bit of time there doing a Honda Sales academy course.

[@devinej8411]

I still want an rc51 i love that bike this bike is sick tho damn its crazy expensive but a factory bike of f1 caliber is going to be expensive wat a awesome bike.

[@menom7]

Lol. WHERE'S that winning lottery ticket when you NEED IT?!?! If I ever had the ability to own one of these,I'd TREAT THIS MACHINE just like Cameron's Dad treated his 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder in Ferris Bueller's day off! Lol. I'd hardly EVER ride it,and if I DID.......I'd TREAT IT better than my own family members and as he quoted............."rub it with a diaper"!!! Lol. But MAN,the minutes aboard this insane beast would be WELL WORTH EVERY SINGLE PENNY SPENT ON IT! ~Peace~

[@harcherclimbs2093]

Correct me if i am wrong, but the REASON this bike is manufactured for the public is due to MOTOGP rules "All Grand Prix riders are allowed to ride bikes on track, as long as they are standard production bikes, with a few changes allowed to make them fit for the track." which is why they built this bike and potentially lost money in the public market.

[@r0ckworthy]

Clearly, the only option would be to install the European performance upgrade kit, whether it's legal or not in the USA. How the hell would anyone know anyways? Is a cop going to pull you over and be like, "Ah yes, the RC213V. And I can see you've figured out some way to install the European version performance upgrade package. You're under arrest."

[@Kevin-ib4gv]

I don't understand the "limited to 101 horsepower" in the US? There are many bikes putting out more than150 horsepower and several going over 200 horsepower here in the US. Can someone explain this to me?

[@Treizez34]

Dream Bike. If I ever do somehow swindle an entire nation on Tax Embezzlement, I am getting one of these.

[@azguitar]

Does it have the unpredictable handling behavior like the RC213V of Marquez, Mir, Rins and Nakagami?

[@cheeseburger3209]

Completely different bikes now.

[@mikeneitte212]

Once again ..proof, that money can in fact buy happiness 😊

[@nizmo012000]

I remember when this was announced and unveiled, I was so excited. I thought this would be the next CBR1000 since Yamaha based the new R1 off their GP bike. I was poised and ready. Then the actual details and price emerged and Honda instead gave us a mediocre answer to the post '15 liter bikes with their new fireblade. If this machine came out as a normal bike, same look, V4 engine, the split exhaust, the solid swingarm, I'd change my blood overnight to Honda. I buy based off visual appeal and this is the only one that looks better to me than the pre '15 BMW. Only bike I even envy a little, except that price tag.

[@Fast_Flick]

This was Honda's reply to Ducati for the Desmosedicii GP-RR

[@EverythingHenry]

Been watching for long time knocked it outta the park with this one great vid great info

[@HeroRR]

Thank you so much!

[@francishallare204]

would this bike run circles around the Ducati V4S?

[@seanc6754]

I'm pretty sure they outlawed 5 cylinder engines too and most of the engine changes they made regulation wise they did specifically targeted it at Valentino Rossi because we all know what he did that year with that motorcycle... He straight curb stomps the entire field

[@cheeseburger3209]

He rode that bike for 2002 and 2003. They didnt change the rules until 2008. 4 years after he started riding the Yamaha. So wtf you talking bout?

[@512bb]

Although a Ducati fan, these Honda's are to be admired...Parts cost are absurd as they make Ferrari parts seem like a bargain.

[@sonnyinaz]

Hmmm leaving out the original 1984 Honda V65 Sabre... Honda's first V4 bike Fastest bike on the planet in 1984

[@chrisgunther109]

Awesome Honda, can we get one that's trimmed down, factory-made and mass produced so it isn't some exclusive thing just for professionals and the uber-rich? It might also make it easier/cheaper to maintain your motoGP bikes.

[@TheMachRider]

Your understanding of the naming for “RC” is a bit flawed. The name RC51 wasn’t used in EU and Asia. Other RC’s like the RC30 and RC45 have names following their chassis code, R meaning 601-799cc and C meaning On-Road. The chassis code on the RC51 is actually SC45 (S meaning 800cc+). The old RC chassis back in the 50’s and 60’s did follow that name convention, but the 30/45 and subsequently the 51 were named for a call back to that. The 51… was a unique one that really only the USA wanted to use. Look at the. in of some pretty mundane bikes and you’ll find “RC” chassis codes as well, including the lauded race bike the Honda Shadow.

[@sonik954]

So, it's almost as good as a CBR954RR?

[@HeroRR]

It has no piston slap so it’s even better than the 954. 😜

[@bendutro4787]

Please Honda - let as much of this tech trickle down to the next VFR. I'm ok if it's not MotoGP sharp but the HRC legacy of the VFR needs this DNA.

[@mylexicon2]

In my opinion, it's also important to mention the role MotoGP played in Honda's decision to make the RC213V-S. At the time Honda conceived the bike, MotoGP was experimenting with the CRT (claiming rule team) and Open Class concepts. The privateers of that era were using poorly tuned Superbike engines, and spending considerable money to prototype a chassis for their machines. Honda examined the situation for private teams, and determined that HRC could sell the privateer teams a better bike at lower cost than they could build themselves. The RC213V-S is the real deal because it was meant to compete in MotoGP -- it's basically a modern NSR500V. Unfortunately, the V-S never raced for a variety of reasons, mainly because Ducati threw a spanner in the works by declaring themselves as an Open Class team, which forced the GPC to renegotiate the class concepts to ensure factory teams did not try to race as Open Class teams. The negotiations ultimately killed the Open Class, and re-created the satellite bike system we see today. The death of the Open Class was a great shame for MotoGP, and it deprived fans of seeing the RC213V-S circulate a race track in anger.

[@HeroRR]

Wow very interesting. I didn’t know that - thanks for sharing!

[@cheeseburger3209]

This is not correct. Ducati ran as an open class team for several years until they lost their concessions after taking several podium places. Further the RC213V-S had little to do with actual moto gp competition and was never built for that. You are confusing this with the RC213RS which did compete in moto gp for a few years and in one instance Nicky Hayden rode one for a season. Don't know how you managed it, but your grasp on the history of the sport seems very confused, and a quick search online would clear it up.

[@cheeseburger3209]

​@@HeroRRhe's very wrong.

[@cheeseburger3209]

Also, the negotiations you're talking about that killed the open class never happened. The open class ceased to exist when all teams including the full factory efforts had to change over to using the unified software. Quite frankly I find it incredible how you managed to get so much wrong in your statement.

[@mylexicon2]

@@cheeseburger3209 Dorna designed the Open Class to lure factories away from the MSMA's 1000cc formula. However, the MSMA were not interested; therefore, the Open Class was going to operate, in their minds, as a place for private teams without the specter of claiming rules. In other words, the MSMA thought the Open Class would replace CRT. The MSMA remained united until Ducati broke ranks in March of 2014, and announced they would run definitely compete as an open class team. That was the end of the Open Class as the MSMA intended to use it. It became a weird melange of superbikes and retro-fitted GP bikes with spring valves. The usefulness of a bike for racing, is its ability to generate revenue for the team. When Ducati entered the Open Class, and it was unclear what Suzuki and Aprilia would do the following season, the RC213V-S no longer had a place. Yes, for two years Ducati technically ran as an Open Class team, until Michelin and Dorna ended the 3-tiered-circus, but that has little to do with the shifting competitive landscape and the political maneuvering within the MSMA to keep the other factories out of the Open Class when Ducati broke ranks. Ultimately, the MSMA succeeded in steering Suzuki and Aprilia towards "factory" team designation, but in the end, the GPC made a grand compromise and somehow unified the entire mess of classes under new factory rules with satellite bikes. That was the end of production race bikes in MotoGP, and it's a shame, imo.

[@memphysmoto2649]

It’s a shame, the Honda from yesterday vs today, look at the MotoGP Team today, they can’t even keep up, and just few years back Honda was killing it. Why? 😢

[@mylexicon2]

because ride height devices

[@ThermicLight]

@@mylexicon2 - Aero too. But much more is involved too.

[@cheeseburger3209]

Japanese economy is in the toilet. Look at Yamaha recently. Heck, look at Suzuki.

[@SingleTrackMined]

It's RC Twenty One ThreeV-S -- Twenty one for 21st century and 3 because it's the 3rd iteration of the 4 stroke Motogp bike.

[@danielklopp7007]

@3:05 - Honda didn't choose a V-5 layout "to dial in the firing order", but rather to take advantage of the rules. Part of the original rules package for MotoGP was different minimum weight limits for different numbers of cylinders; V-2s got the lowest minimum weight, while V-6 engines would get the highest minimum weight (the rules specified anywhere from 2 to 6 cylinders). Honda would have built a V-6 if the weight penalty part of the rules didn't exist..., but they built a V-5 because they thought that was the best compromise between minimum weight and maximum revs.

[@Onlineghost2ohm]

This is a “Dream Ride” I would buy, and ride daily…..YOLO and $$$ was not a issue; I’d buy 2 & yes it’s a lot of money, but HyperCars are 1M$+ and are sold out mostly……Plus it’s a Honda so drive it hard, put away wet and it will start every time…..worth every penny and will hold its value too. Even the ‘21 RR-R is a great bike for 1/4 price of a V4 RC213VS (street legal 1 of 200) MotoGP clone). I’m just happy that Honda even decided to make/sell a GP to the public. Actually got a account specifically for this 100K$ machine ;)

[@mochabear88]

the goat

[@franzkoviakalak6981]

Absolutely stunning machine, and about 100 times cooler than a modern Ducati GP-based bike, but 1/3rd less revs and half the power? That's one fuck of a compromise.

[@viktorskarlatov8227]

Casey Stoner wasn't too happy about it :D

[@davidhowell7901]

HRC When price is no factor. We make the best.

[@megapet777]

MotoGP bikes are just insane. 800cc bike making similar power over a decade ago what a V4R makes now. Interestingly brand new cbr1000rr-r makes same power what the rc213v-s makes. I know it's much more than just the horsepower but it's just cool that you can get such bikes without spending 6 figures. But of course the rc213v-s is way lighter, has much more precise technology (Can bring wheelie down gradually, not slamming it) etc.

[@mylexicon2]

Both the CBR-1000RR-R SP2 and RC213V-S have spring valves. That's the limiting factor for both bikes.. If the RC213V-S had a pneumatic valvetrain like the GP bike, it would rev higher and make more power than the CBR.

[@lonpfrb]

​@@mylexicon2True but at what cost in reduced service intervals and replacement parts... Racing is a money pit!

[@R2_D3]

It made 159HP here in Europe at a curb weight of 188KG, and with the racekit it went up to 215HP and would weigh 10KG less.

[@R2_D3]

​@@mylexicon2 That's not why it doesn't make more HP (101).... It's due to emission regulations in the US.... In Europe it makes 159HP (or with race kit 215HP) A standard CBR-1000RR-R SP2 makes 217HP at curb weight of 201KG here in Europe... It's the weight of the pistons and rods what limits the RPMs, way more than the valve train.. BTW: A 1994 CBR250RR MC22 has its redline at 19k RPM.....

[@andrealettich]

​@@R2_D356 more horsepower and 10 kg less? amazing!! the cost? 10/12 thousand euros the cost? obviously without suspension, only the horsepower upgrade and the weight cut

[@Frank_Torre]

You just know at least 95% of them will NEVER see track use, much less street use. With those parts prices it's truly a garage queen only meant to increase in value then be sold.

[@lonpfrb]

Yes, that's true. In fact most are in storage still in the crate as they left the factory. Dealer principals I have spoken to said that theirs may come out for showroom display at a special anniversary but otherwise will rest quietly. So sad...

[@mikepierce4739]

The V65 magna was completely insane for it's day.

[@mikepierce4739]

This is a 1099 vfour with 10k readline and water cooled.

[@ajkourafas]

No mention of the rc30 in the short list? damn, harsh.

[@HeroRR]

Haha you know I love the RC30.

[@aspjake123]

Not a Honda fan at all but this RC is SICK!

[@AlucardFeeds]

Gone is the Era of sexy bikes

[@zubesR]

What about ducati's v4 superleggera?

[@cheeseburger3209]

Its a flashed up, stripped down production bike.

[@superwrench9445]

You mentioned the legendary rc45 😂 or early Fireblabe nothing legendary about them, the legends are the Rc30 and the VFR 750 which you did not name 😮

[@kaiser98berlin]

In my country you had to pay 220k usd for this baby. One of a kind

[@rm25088]

I wish someone would do this again, but make it actually affordable. Yes, I know the panigal and m1000rr exist. But this is in a different league.

[@heresjohnny6377]

Beautiful bike ❤

[@YBGuy]

I like to pronounce it 21 3V but great vid. :)

[@aryansingh59]

Reminds of Ducati Desmosedici RR

[@jimgordon3468]

You meet the nicest people on a Honda.

[@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443]

Im mildly surprised someone hasn't broken into its ECU to "unlock" this things full performance...

[@paultanton6721]

Why would anyone bother when Honda actually supply an ECU that does just that 😮

[@NudaMan]

I still wanna know why the cbr1000rr-r sp is $27,999 but can’t win races in WSBK lol same goes for bmws m1000rr, I know these are 200+hp bikes but nobody’s gonna ride them like they are attended to at the track only freeway races 😐

[@lagerx61]

Hi, the Honda is definitely a fantastic motorcycle. But i think the Ducati Panigale V4R is near a Moto GP bike.

[@user-qq4wh9uo6c]

"And mr miyagi went further by saying " "Daniel San, wax on wax off "

[@williamclark4759]

There’s literally two for sale near me lol, padgetts Honda centre google it😂

[@paultanton4307]

Padgetts are the official agency/dealer for RC213V-S sales wordwide.

[@PG-je2yj]

RC213V-S v Superleggera V4?

[@MukiMuki688]

If anyone's wondering why this is so expensive for something not all that different from a $18k liter street bike, appearance-wise; this is why: With an F1 car, it's easy to tell it's a prototype racer, not a production sportscar like a Corvette. All MotoGP bikes are prototype racers, not production superbikes like a Yamaha R1 or GSXR1000R, the same as F1 cars. But sportbikes, as it happens, all have the same general appearance, hence it's not intuitive as to why the RC213 is so expensive. It's a ultra-high precision prototype racer, incomparable to a production superbike.

[@marijnkramer6897]

When does the video come about the Ducati desmo’s😏

[@jvillain9946]

They should make an inline 6 engine that revs to 26k. I don't care how they do it, but I want it. Place it lengthwise. IDC just get it done.

[@jordanragin1615]

If I hit the lottery this is something I'd have to get

[@califuturist]

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