2014 Honda RCV1000R production MotoGP bike

Yesterday (7/11/13), just before the start of the Valencia MotoGP weekend, Honda officially unveiled their new bike that will be offered to privateer MotoGP teams as an alternative to their Prototype RC213V from next year called the Honda RCV1000R.



The RCV1000R prototype will compete in the 'Open' class category. Based on the current RC213V, the RCV1000R uses the standard Magneti Marelli ECU hardware and software compared to RC213V uses Honda's own hardware and software, uses 24-litre fuel tanks and 12 engines per season, compared to the RC213V, which uses 20-litres and 5 engines per season. The bike will be sold, not leased, to the teams compare to RC213V. Also, the other differences that the RCV1000R will use featuring steel valves rather than pneumatic valves and a conventional rather than seamless-shift gearbox compare to the RC213V. The RCV1000R is powered by V4 engine producing over 230 bhp at 16,000rpm. Also, the RCV1000R has been developed in testing by former two-time MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner, who's help its development in recent weeks.

Three teams already be using the RCV1000R next season, teams includes Aspar, Gresini and Cardion. And more teams rumoured as-well.

End of blog for now. New post soon. Bye.