Honda RC211V was developed in 2001, the company's HRC (Honda Racing Corporation), and replaced the motobike Honda NSR500. The exchange occurred mainly due to the change in the rules for grand prix when specials changed the content of the engine 2 - stroke 500ccm to 4 - stroke 990ccm.
The model name indicates that:
RC = traditional racing designation
211 = developed in the 21st century version 1
V = engine in V
Technical data motorcycle
Length: 2,050mm
Width: 600mm
Height: 1,130mm
Wheelbase: 1,440mm
Lightness: 130mm
Weight: cca. 148Kg
Engine type: water-cooled, four stroke, DOHC 4 - valve, V-5
Cylinder capacity: 990cc
Max.power: 177kw / 237 koní
Type of frame: deltabox
Front wheel: 16,5 inches / 42cm
Rear wheel: 16,5 inches / 42cm
Front suspension: telescopic
Rear suspension: a new unit „Pro – link“
Fuel tank capacity: 22 liters