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{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = Honda RC 160 | |||
|photo=honda-rc-160-1960-1960-0.jpg | |||
|aka = | |||
|manufacturer = Honda | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1960 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = | |||
|successor = | |||
|class = Sport Bike | |||
|engine = Air-cooled [[four-stroke]] parallel four-cylinder | |||
|bore_stroke = 43.2mm x 43.2mm | |||
|compression = | |||
|top_speed = | |||
|power = 35.0 HP (26.1 KW) @ 14000RPM | |||
|torque = 14.75 ft/lbs (20.0 Nm) @ 12000RPM | |||
|fuel_system = 21mm Keihin caburetor | |||
|ignition = | |||
|spark_plug = | |||
|battery = | |||
|transmission = Gear box: 5 Speed <br> | |||
Final Drive: Chain <br> | |||
Clutch: Dry multi-plate <br> | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension =Front: Swing arm <br> | |||
|brakes =Front: Drum <br>Rear: Drum | |||
|front_tire = | |||
|rear_tire = | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = | |||
|length = | |||
|width = | |||
|height = | |||
|seat_height = | |||
|dry_weight = | |||
|wet_weight = 124.0 kg | |||
|fuel_capacity = | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|recommended_oil=Honda GN4 10W-40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = | |||
|competition = | |||
}} | |||
The '''[[Honda]] RC 160''' was a Air-cooled four-stroke parallel four-cylinder Sport Bike [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] in 1960. Max [[torque]] was 14.75 ft/lbs (20.0 Nm) @ 12000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 35.0 HP (26.1 KW) @ 14000 RPM. | |||
==Engine== | |||
A 43.2mm [[bore]] x 43.2mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 249.0 cubic centimeters. | |||
==Drive== | |||
The bike has a 5 Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Dry multi-plate. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. | |||
==1960 Honda RC 160== | |||
[[File:honda-rc-160-1960-1960-0.jpg|600px|1960 Honda RC 160]] | |||
Even if it was produced for only one year, the 1959 model of the Honda sport bike RC 160 was able to reach a top speed of 200 km/h, mostly thanks to its four-valve engine which developed 35 horsepower at 14000 rpm. | |||
[[Category:Sport Bike motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Honda motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1960s motorcycles]] | |||