Honda V-5 May be Close to Production
Rumors that Honda is far along in the development of a road bike with a V-5 engine configuration similar to its successful MotoGP bike.
Honda is also likely concerned about the extraordinary horsepower levels now being achieved by open class sport bikes, and, as a consequence, whether it should tune a V-5 for ultimate performance or deliver it in a conservative state of tune.
Honda may be struggling with is whether to make the V-5 a limited edition, expensive machine or whether it should be a mass produced, affordable sport bike.
Honda V-5 May be Close to Production
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Honda V-5 May be Close to Production
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I'm a big fan of Honda, I have had quite a few of their M/C's
A while back I even bought my Dad a Honda Legend Coupe....Nice Car!
"Honda arrived at the unique V-5 engine configuration after examining the revised Federation Internationale de Motorcyclisme (FIM) regulations for 2002. This engine was selected because Honda believes that it will best satisfy two design requirements that Honda has historically pursued: "concentration of mass" and "reduction of projected areas".
The five cylinders have round pistons and four valves each. For the intake system, PGM-FI (programmed fuel injection) has been adopted. The minimum weight as stipulated by the regulations for four- or five-cylinder engine motorcycles is 145kg (approximately 320 lbs.)."
I'm a big fan of Honda, I have had quite a few of their M/C's
A while back I even bought my Dad a Honda Legend Coupe....Nice Car!
"Honda arrived at the unique V-5 engine configuration after examining the revised Federation Internationale de Motorcyclisme (FIM) regulations for 2002. This engine was selected because Honda believes that it will best satisfy two design requirements that Honda has historically pursued: "concentration of mass" and "reduction of projected areas".
The five cylinders have round pistons and four valves each. For the intake system, PGM-FI (programmed fuel injection) has been adopted. The minimum weight as stipulated by the regulations for four- or five-cylinder engine motorcycles is 145kg (approximately 320 lbs.)."
