THE SECRETS OF MOTOGP WITH A FIVE CYLER ENGINE
The Honda RC211V was the first bike to win the MotoGP World Cup, with Valentino Rossi at the helm. The Saitama Prototype was lined up from 2002 to 2006 and had one uniqueness: the V5 engine, that is five V-layered cylinders.
Recounting the last born in HRC was Engineer H. Kadu who, in a meeting with the press in the summer of 2002, told the creation of the Corsica Department that he had the honor and honor to lead.“The main aim was to create a lightweight, compact and easy to ride propeller and the results couldn’t be better, considering that the bike has won every race it has participated to date, with the exception of the Czech Republic Grand Prix.
The weight of the Honda V5 is distributed spherically to allow for greater engine-frame integration which allows you to fracture it optimally and position the center of gravity at the ideal point, to make the bike maximum maneuverable and to optimize its reaction.Most Honda's V engines are set up at a 90o angle, while the RC211V was set up at a 75.5o angle, allowing for a shorter engine.Even the position of the crankcase helps to make the complex lighter, more robust and more compact.
On the other hand, the fact that it’s a semi-dry crankcase excludes power drops and stabilizes oil pressure.Furthermore, there was no need for a separate oil compartment as was the case with dry crank engines.The possibility of exceptional handling of the RC211V is explained by the electronic injection engine reactions and the weight distribution on the loom.The frame and tank are designed to minimize oscillations in the bike's center of gravity caused by the bike's fuel consumption during race.The engine is positioned as low as possible so that everything is homogenous.
On the other hand, the tests carried out in Galleria del Vento have shown that the fairing of this motorcycle allows to achieve an optimal balance from the aerodynamic point of view in the cooling of the engine and, in addition, facilitates driving.The frame was developed from the NSR500 and redesigned to achieve increased lateral flexibility and stiffness.With this, you achieve more bending speed and more stability. In addition, Honda HRC has introduced a new type of rear suspension, the "Pro-Link Unit", which allows the bike to keep trajectory at acceleration when exiting the curves. A basic look when dealing with a 990cc 4 Stroke engine.
"The RC211V raced in MotoGP from 2002 to 2006, winning four times at the Builders World Cup (2002, 2003, 2004 and 2006), but above all 3 times the Drivers World Cup (Valentino Rossi 2002 and 2003, Nicky Hayden 2006) and achieving a total of 48 Grand Prix victories, 26 of which with colours from the Factory team.It was replaced in 2007 by the Honda RC212V with a V4 engine, due to the change of regulations that will see the cylinder drop from 990 to 800cc.
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