UMC President Arthur Coldwells on Honda RC213V-S at Valencia
Honda RC213V-S Test Video
In September, we were able to ride one of the most exclusive motorcycles on the market – the RC213V-S, Honda’s MotoGP replica.
We rode the RC213V-S that mimics Marc Marquez’s championship-winning RC213V prototype at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain, the same track that will host the final round of 2015 MotoGP.While there, we rode two versions – Euro-Spec with 157 horsepower at the crankshaft, and the uncorked edition with a Sport Kit that produces 214 horsepower. These bikes carry a huge price tag – $184,000 for the US spec version, which only creates around 101 horsepower; add in the Euro-sourced only Sport Kit and the price exceeds $200,000.Part of the steep price is due to its engine; the RC213V-S is powered by a compact 90-degree V4 999cc engine, which is basically the same engine offered in the RCV1000RR. The RC213V-S engine is basically lacks the pneumatic valves and seamless transmission offered in the RC213V prototype.Yes, the steep price equals to exclusivity, but so does the ride. The RC213V-S, which weighs 379 lbs. dry – 80 less than the 2015 YZF-R1 and 130 less than Kawasaki’s supercharged H2/H2R – is the most balanced motorcycle we have ever ridden.Attached above is some video of the Honda RC213V-S from our testing at Valencia. We will feature a full review of the bike in our next issue of Ultimate MotorCycling. For more, read our top 10 What the Facts story on the Honda’s race-spec V4.UMC President Arthur Coldwells on Honda RC213V-S at Valencia
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In our second segment, Associate Editor Teejay Adams chats with multiple Emmy award-winning writer, Producer, Director, and actor, Thom Beers. the former Chairman & CEO of Fremantle Media North America, responsible for American Idol and America’s Got Talent.
Thom’s fertile imagination led to most of the really big reality TV shows such as ‘Deadliest Catch’ (now in its 17th season!), and many others. Of course for us in the motorcycle world, you’ll be interested to hear the genesis and story of how he started the first real fabrication reality show ‘Monster Garage’, that showcased Jesse James, and then how that led to ‘Biker Build Off’ and the ‘Zombie Choppers’ movie.
You’d imagine that most of Thom’s time is spent sitting behind a desk and on his phone. Not so. His intense stories of capturing much of the content for these shows make for some hair-raising listening.
