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[[Image:1962-Honda-RC112.jpg|right|thumb|1962 Honda RC112]]
[[Image:1962-Honda-RC112.jpg|right|thumb|1962 Honda RC112]]
The RC112 is a twin, with bore and stroke of 33 x 29 mm, giving a total capacity of 49.6 cc.
The '''Honda RC112''' is a twin, with bore and stroke of 33 x 29 mm, giving a total capacity of 49.6 cc.
There are 2 valves per cylinder. Ignition is by magneto and still works with contact [[breaker points]] (!), lubrication is with wet sump system, and the gearbox is nine speed.
There are 2 valves per cylinder. Ignition is by magneto and still works with contact [[breaker points]] (!), lubrication is with wet sump system, and the gearbox is nine speed.
Power is given as over 10 bhp at 17,500 rpm, torque is 0.45 kg-m at 15,000 rpm. Dry weight is 62.5 kg.
Power is given as over 10 bhp at 17,500 rpm, torque is 0.45 kg-m at 15,000 rpm. Dry weight is 62.5 kg.
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[[Category:Honda motorcycles|RC112]]
[[Category:Honda motorcycles|RC112]]
[[Category:Honda RC series|RC112]]
[[Category:Honda RC series|RC112]]
[[Category:1960s motorcycles]]

Revision as of 01:40, 9 February 2011

1962 Honda RC112

The Honda RC112 is a twin, with bore and stroke of 33 x 29 mm, giving a total capacity of 49.6 cc. There are 2 valves per cylinder. Ignition is by magneto and still works with contact breaker points (!), lubrication is with wet sump system, and the gearbox is nine speed. Power is given as over 10 bhp at 17,500 rpm, torque is 0.45 kg-m at 15,000 rpm. Dry weight is 62.5 kg. Tommy Robb wins the race, giving Honda its only 50 cc win of the season.

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