Honda has released the all
new RS factory racers. They went on sale last month ( August 2001 )
in Japan
and should be on sale for the North American market soon. Both models
have undergone major changes to improve their performance and Honda's
image into the 21st century. Starting
off with the all new RS 125. It's priced at 870,000 Yen and comes in
the new RS racing colors. Power is up by half a horsepower due to the
new reed valves and redesigned cylinder head ports. Performance is
awesome due to it's light weight
of 71 Kilograms and high power which is up to 44 hp. That may not seem
like a lot of power but then again it's HRC two stroke power and this
bike weighs almost nothing. It can blow away much larger bikes on a
track any day !!!
RS
125R Specs
Length : 1800mm
Width : 570mm
Height : 985mm
Seat Height : 700mm
Weight : 71 kg
Power : 44 ps / 12,250 RPM
Tank size : 14 liters
Rim Size : F2.50-17 R3.50-17
Honda totally changed
the RS 250.
It is the first major model change since the 1993 models
went on sale. One of the most noticeable things are the all new rear
suspension. HRC replaced the Pro-Arm
style swingarm with a beefed up new unit. The geometry of the bike has
been all reworked for increased handling. The engine has new mounts
and the engine is more compact by 15mm. The cylinder ports and the reed
valves are all new as well as a complete reworked ram air system that
increases top speed compared to previous RS 250 racers. Engine power
is also up by 5
horsepower. The bike puts out an amazing 92 horsepower. Unbelievable
when you think this bike only weighs 101 kilograms. That's nearly one
horsepower per kilogram. The
new RS 250R Racers are much faster than their predecessors, handle much
better and are a lot easier to ride due to the reworked frame, all new
rear suspension and front suspension as well. Brakes are awesome as
usual with the giant Brembo calipers needed to slow down this two stroke
monster on steroids. The 2001 RS 250R is priced at 1,840,000 Yen.
RS
250R Specs
Length : 1954mm
Width : 640mm
Height : 1090mm
Seat Height : 785mm
Weight : 101 kg
Power : 92 ps / 12,500 RPM
Tank size : 21 liters
Rim Size : F3.50-17 R5.50-17
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