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RC213V-S

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58 /100 Balanced
Power/Weight
0.59 hp/kg
Torque
90 Nm
Engine
999 ccm

2018 Honda RC213V-S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Honda's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2018 Honda RC213V-S utilizes a 999 cc (61 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 101 HP (73.7 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 90 Nm (66.4 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 101.1 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the RC213V-S measures 172 kg (379 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.59 HP/kg (1.7 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 830 mm (32.7 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,465 mm (57.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 21-liter (5.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2015 to 2018, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
101.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.59 HP/kg (1.7 kg/HP)
Standover Height
830 mm (32.7 in)
Engine
Displacement 999.0 ccm (60.96 cubic inches)
Engine Type V4, four-stroke
Power 101.0 HP (73.7 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque 90.0 Nm (9.2 kgf-m or 66.4 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
Compression 13.0:1
Bore x Stroke 81.0 x 48.5 mm (3.2 x 1.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 4
Fuel System Injection. PGM-DSFI electronic fuel injection with 48mm throttle bodies
Fuel Control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Cooling Liquid
Transmission
Gearbox 6-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Dry, multiplate with coil spring
Chassis
Frame Type Diamond, aluminium
Front Suspension Telescopic with gas-charged TTX25 (Ohlins) spring preload ,compression and rebound damping adjustment, 130mm stroke
Rear Suspension Pro-Link with gas-charged TTX36 (Ohlins) spring preload, compression and rebound damping adjustment, 64mm stroke
Wheelbase 1465 mm (57.7 inches)
Ground Clearance 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre 190/55-ZR17
Front Brakes Double disc. Brembo. Hydraulic. Four-piston calipers.
Front Brake Ø 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear Brakes Single disc. Brembo. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
Rear Brake Ø 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Wheels 7-spoke forged magnesium (Marchesini)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 172.0 kg (379.2 pounds)
Power/Weight 0.5872 HP/kg
Seat Height 830 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height 1120 mm (44.1 inches)
Overall Length 2010 mm (79.1 inches)
Overall Width 790 mm (31.1 inches)
Fuel Capacity 21.00 litres (5.55 US gallons)
Other
Starter Electric
Color Options Red/blue/white, Cabon
Notes

RC213V-S is the road-going version of RC213V.

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Manageable weight for most riders
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