Honda RC166

[AllanB]

This popped up in my e-mail today. I always wondered why they revved the shit out of them - if you don't the engine dies - explained in the text and happens on the TT lap a few times. Must have been difficult to ride.

I like the way he short shifts at 17,000 to respect the old motor!

Amazing stuff for the era - come on Honda what's next?

https://www.cycleworld.com/calming-crankshaft-hondas-six-cylinder-racer?CMPID=ene040118

Video is 360 degree as well - play with the dial at the top left

[mulletman]

Reminds me of this

http://matoxley.bigcartel.com/product/stealing-speed

[husaberg]

This popped up in my e-mail today. I always wondered why they revved the shit out of them - if you don't the engine dies - explained in the text and happens on the TT lap a few times. Must have been difficult to ride.

I like the way he short shifts at 17,000 to respect the old motor!

Amazing stuff for the era - come on Honda what's next?

https://www.cycleworld.com/calming-crankshaft-hondas-six-cylinder-racer?CMPID=ene040118

Video is 360 degree as well - play with the dial at the top left
You will like this then.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d3hdDgFMrQ&list=LLv4MStBHOKteSXOsihJQKpw&index=116
When Beale built a replica he had the materials and hardening analysed some were unknown to man.
some of the oilways are not much wider than the width of a human hair.
https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/honda-rc174-rc-reborn