Always at the forefront of rumors from Japan, our colleagues from the magazine Young Machine have just published a very attractive cover presenting, among other futuristic models, a new version of the already legendary Honda RC 213 VS.
As a reminder, this real clone of Marc Márquez's RC 213 V adapted for the road was created in 2015 and incorporates both in its spirit and in its manufacturing all the know-how of the Tokyo firm, which does not is saying something (see the video at the bottom of the article).
Priced at 188 euros when it was released, this exclusive model which was to be manufactured in only 000 units (in fact, only 213 were made) therefore has a V150 developing 4 hp at 159 rpm, with the possibility of increasing to 11 hp thanks to an engine kit worth 000 euros.
Today, it can be found displayed at 287 euros, or 000 Bitcoins, which leaves one wondering about certain practices…
“New guide to predictions for the near future” is the title that accompanies Young Machine's graphic work, suggesting that this is more a series of hypotheses than information.
Unfortunately, this is clearly confirmed when reading the article since our colleagues admit to presenting around thirty infographic models likely to interest buyers, and therefore manufacturers, after the Covid-19 crisis, while no new model is available. has really been announced at the moment.
It nevertheless remains true that this motorcycle presented under a famous name of RVF 1000 R could constitute an intermediate step between the recent but classic CBR 1000 RR-R intended to defend the colors of the brand in Superbike, and the inaccessible RC 213 VS reserved for wealthy collectors.
Carbon rims, movable fins and variable distribution would then be there. As for the V engine, we would even dream of a 5-cylinder even if we would obviously be satisfied with a 4-cylinder…
So let's hope that the imagination of our Japanese colleagues arouses the interest of Honda... Or that they had a keen nose!
