(June 12, 2015) TORRANCE, Calif. — Honda has confirmed that the revolutionary RC213V-S is to be sold as a premium 2016 model, with a limited number set to be made available to U.S. customers. Every sport bike enthusiast has dreamt of climbing aboard a MotoGP machine and experiencing firsthand these bikes' exceptional engineering and performance, but with rare exceptions, only top-echelon racers have had that opportunity — until now.

With the RC213V-S, a fortunate few will have the chance to purchase what is essentially a pure MotoGP weapon, with only minimal changes for a street application.  The price is set at $184,000 and reservations for this limited-production model will be taken exclusively through the official model website: www.RC213V-S.com beginning at 3 p.m. PST on July 12.



Originally unveiled in prototype form at Italy's EICMA show last November, the RC213V-S is based on the RC213V that Marc Marquez rode to the last two MotoGP world championships, and is closer to a MotoGP bike than any road-going model ever offered to the public.

"Ever since the modern four-stroke era of MotoGP began, fans have demanded a road-going version of Honda's legendary RCV," said Lee Edmunds, Manager of Motorcycle Marketing Communications at American Honda.

"With Honda's dominance in recent years, that call has become unrelenting, so we're excited to announce the RC213V-S. This motorcycle reflects the same attention to detail and precision in assembly found in the factory machine. It's an amazing bike that is sure to be a hit with a select group of U.S. customers."

Like the RC213V upon which it is based, the RC213V-S is powered by a compact 90º V4 999cc engine with titanium connecting rods and a sand-cast aluminum crankcase. Mass on the lightweight machine is highly centralized, and it's race-derived features include an under-seat fuel tank and carbon-fiber-reinforced-plastic fairing.

Among the components inherited directly from the race bike are the swingarm, slipper clutch, magnesium Marchesini wheels (17 inch size for the RC213V-S), pressurized Öhlins fork and adjustable footrests and foot controls, as well as most of the Brembo brake components. In recent years, MotoGP has ushered in huge advances in the area of electronic rider aids, and this is reflected in the RC213V-S, which boasts throttle-by-wire, selectable power modes, engine-brake control and traction control, with position-detection technology developed through Honda's ASIMO project.