2016 Honda RC213V-S
Key Points: Official Honda Race Kit, One of 213 Examples, Delivery Mileage
The 2016 Honda RC213V-S represents the ultimate expression of road-going MotoGP technology, developed by Honda Racing Corporation as a near-exact, street-legal interpretation of the machine that carried Marc Márquez to multiple MotoGP World Championship titles.
Hand-assembled at Honda’s specialised Kumamoto facility at a rate of just one motorcycle per day, the RC213V-S shares approximately 80% of its components with its racing cohort. At its core is a hand-fabricated Moriwaki twin-spar aluminium frame paired with an under-braced swingarm, housing a 999cc 90-degree V4 engine constructed with sand-cast aluminium crankcases and titanium connecting rods. The result is exceptional mass centralisation and razor-sharp manoeuvrability, delivering one of the most authentic MotoGP-derived riding experiences ever offered in a road-legal motorcycle.
For road durability and homologation, Honda Racing Corporation replaced the race-spec pneumatic valves with a sophisticated coil-spring valve system and substituted the seamless-shift transmission for a conventional six-speed constant-mesh gearbox. In standard road configuration, the engine produces 159bhp.
The optional HRC Sports Kit transforms the RC213V-S into a true track-focused machine, increasing output to over 212bhp at 13,000rpm while reducing dry weight to approximately 160kg. This comprehensive track package includes a race ECU, lightweight titanium exhaust system, front ram-air duct, and race-pattern quickshifter.
With production originally planned for 250 examples, it is widely reported that only around 213 units were ultimately completed, making the RC213V-S one of the rarest modern Hondas. Each machine features premium racing components including Öhlins TTX25 gas-charged front forks, a TTX36 rear shock, and forged magnesium Marchesini 17-inch wheels, complemented by advanced electronic rider aids such as a six-axis IMU, nine-level traction control, and adjustable engine-braking modes derived directly from MotoGP technology.
