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[[Image:1959-Honda-RC142.jpg|right|thumb|1959 Honda RC142]]
[[Image:1959-Honda-RC142.jpg|right|thumb|1959 Honda RC142]]
[[Image:1959-Honda-RC142-Engine.jpg|right|thumb|1959 Honda RC142 Engine (2 valve head)]]
[[Image:1959-Honda-RC142-Engine.jpg|right|thumb|1959 Honda RC142 Engine (2 valve head)]]
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[[Category:Honda motorcycles|RC142]]
[[Category:Honda motorcycles|RC142]]
[[Category:Honda RC series|RC142]]
[[Category:Honda RC series|RC142]]
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = '''Honda RC142'''
|image            =
|aka              = RC 142
|manufacturer    = [[Honda]]
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1959 - 1960
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Sport Bike]]
|engine          = Two valves per cylinder
|bore_stroke      = 43.2mm x 43.2mm
|compression      = 10.5:1
|top_speed        =
|power            = 18.51 HP (13.8 KW) @ 13000RPM
|torque          =
|fuel_system      = Carburetor
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      =
|battery          =
|transmission    = Gear box: 6 Speed <br>
Final Drive: Chain <br>
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: Leading link <br>
Rear: Swing arm
|brakes          =Front: Drum <br>Rear: Drum
|front_tire      =
|rear_tire    =
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        = 50.0 inches (1270 mm)
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      = 87.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}
The '''[[Honda]] RC 142''' was a Two valves per cylinder Sport Bike [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] between 1959 and 1960. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 18.51 HP (13.8 KW) @ 13000 RPM. 
==Engine==
The engine was a [[air cooled]] Two valves per cylinder. A 43.2mm [[bore]] x 43.2mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 124.6 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin [[cam]] (dohc). 
==Drive==
The bike has a 6 Speed transmission. 
==Chassis==
Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a  Leading link while the rear was equipped with a Swing arm. The wheelbase was 50.0 inches (1270 mm) long. 
==1960 Honda RC 142==
The bike, born in 1959, had a capacity of 124.6cc and a bore and stroke of 44x41mm with a compression ratio of 10.5:1. The engine developed 18.5bhp at 13000rpm and a weight of 87kg.
==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/nippon-motorsports-shi#honda-rc142 Nippon motorsports shi]
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[[Category:1960s motorcycles]]
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