Friday bike

Thinking about a new sportsbike for the summer? Have some spare cash in your bank account? Then this could be the bike for you.

Honda RC213V-S

The RC213V-S is a road going version on Honda's Moto GP bike. Built as one of those 'look what we can do' projects, like the NR back in 1979, the RC213V-S is bound to equally unlikely to be seen outside of a private collection, and almost certainly not on the road.

There has been some speculation as to price, but the latest figures I could find were:

21.9 million Yen = £114,000 = 157,000 Euros = US$ 177,000.

Honda will be taking orders from 13^th July, and as they are only going to be building a limited number, be sure to get your order in early to avoid disappointment.

To put the price into perspective, you could buy a Yamaha R1M, a BMW S1000RR, Kawasaki H2, a Ducati Panigale R, and an Aprilia RSV4 RF, and still have money left over!

2016 Honda RC213V-S: Tech Specs

Engine: Fuel-injected 999cc liquid-cooled DOHC 16-valve V4
Power and Torque: 210+ bhp (with the optional track-use-only kit) and 118Nm
Transmission: Dry multiplate clutch, 6-speed constant mesh
Fuel tank capacity: 20 litres
Wheels and tyres: 17-inch (front and rear), 120/70 (front), 190/55 (rear)
Weight: 170kg dry

Dedicated RC213V-S website.