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{{Motorcycle | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = | |name = Honda RC 160 | ||
|photo=honda-rc-160-1960-1960-0.jpg | |photo=honda-rc-160-1960-1960-0.jpg | ||
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|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = Honda | ||
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|production = 1960 | |production = 1960 | ||
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|class = | |class = Sport Bike | ||
|engine = Air-cooled [[four-stroke]] parallel four-cylinder | |engine = Air-cooled [[four-stroke]] parallel four-cylinder | ||
|bore_stroke = 43.2mm x 43.2mm | |bore_stroke = 43.2mm x 43.2mm | ||
Revision as of 20:42, 23 November 2019
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| Honda RC 160 | |
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| Production | 1960 |
| Class | Sport Bike |
| Engine | Air-cooled four-stroke parallel four-cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 43.2mm x 43.2mm |
| Horsepower | 35.0 HP (26.1 KW) @ 14000RPM |
| Torque | 14.75 ft/lbs (20.0 Nm) @ 12000RPM |
| Fuel System | 21mm Keihin caburetor |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5 Speed Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: Swing arm |
| Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
| Weight | 124.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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
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.