DON’T be fooled by the fact it looks near-identical to the existing Honda GP machine – this 2014-spec RC213V is said to be almost entirely new.While the main bodywork change is a new ‘smiley’ face for the RC-V, with a single upturned mouth instead

REPSOL HONDA have presented their team and the new 1000cc RC213V ahead of the 2012 season.Officially unveiling the 2012 team at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia the occassion gave the first opportunity to see Casey Stoner's number 1 emblazoned on the front

ALL of the Honda riders were absent from the second day of testing at Sepang today after an engine failure on Dani Pedrosa's RC213V yesterday.The historical Honda reliability came into question after Pedrosa broke down whilst on a hot lap. A red

HONDA are planning on introducing a basic version of their RC213V prototype machine to sell to teams, as revealed by MotoMatters.com.HRC Vice President Shuhei Nakamoto revealed that the production racer will based on the existing design of the bike

AFTER signing a deal that sees Marco Simoncelli continue with Gresini on a factory Honda next season, the Italian got to sample the 1000cc RC213V project at Motegi yesterday.The test was a bonus for the recent contract extension

GERMAN magazine Motorrad have produced a mock-up of what they believe the forthcoming new Honda RCV will look like. The mock-up shows something akin to a 2012 Fireblade combined with a MotoGP RC213V, sporting racing swing arm, suspension and stubby

not choose to be alone, but of course you have to agree with the HRC."Dovi has not been offered a factory RC213V, as that seems to be going to Marco Simoncelli - if they can agree on the contract - despite Andrea outperforming the Gresini rider this season

GRESINI RACING have announced that Alvaro Bautista will ride for the Honda team next season.An agreement was reached between Bautista and Gresini for the Spaniard to ride a Honda RC213V with Team San Carlo Honda Gresini in 2012.Gresini commented

a great record at Phillip Island, could only achieve seventh on the day. MotoGP Race Results Phillip Island 20121. Casey Stoner AUS Repsol Honda (RC213V)2. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Yamaha Factory Racing (YZR-M1)3. Cal Crutchlow GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3

Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda (RC213V) 2m 0.100s2. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Yamaha Factory (YZR-M1) 2m 0.429s 3. Valentino Rossi ITA Yamaha Factory (YZR-M1) 2m 0.542s 4. Marc Marquez ESP Repsol Honda (RC213V) 2m 0.636s 5. Cal Crutchlow GBR Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1) 2m 0