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[[Image:1959-Honda-RC142.jpg|right|thumb|1959 Honda RC142]] | [[Image:1959-Honda-RC142.jpg|right|thumb|1959 Honda RC142]] | ||
[[Image:1959-Honda-RC142-Engine.jpg|right|thumb|1959 Honda RC142 Engine (2 valve head)]] | [[Image:1959-Honda-RC142-Engine.jpg|right|thumb|1959 Honda RC142 Engine (2 valve head)]] | ||
There are two valves per cylinder, as can be clearly seen from the position of the spark plugs in the picture. When during practice it becomes clear that the bikes are lacking in power, four-valve heads are flown in from Japan. Bore and stroke are 44 x 41 mm for a capacity of 124.6 cc, and with a [[compression ratio]] of 10.5:1, 18.5 bhp is developed at 13,000 rpm; maximum rpm is 14,000. The valve angle is 40 degrees for the inlet valves and 44 degrees for the exhaust valves; spark plugs for the four-valve heads are 10 mm. Carburetion is by flat-slided [[Keihin]] [[carburetor]]s with remote float chambers. Ignition is by [[magneto]], driven by the inlet-camshaft. Lubrication is by wet-sump system, carrying 2 liters of oil. The gearbox contains 6 speeds, and the total weight of the bike is 87 kg. The wheelbase is 1265 mm. In the TT, the bikes finish 6th, 7th, 8th and 11th, earning Honda the team prize. The American rider drops his bike and doesn't finish. The race proved that the Honda's were reliable, but not yet fast enough, although the results no doubt would have been better if top European riders, well acquainted with the TT course, would have ridden the bikes. After the race, Honda's team returned to Japan, having spent on this one trip as much as most factories would spend on a whole season of racing. | There are two valves per cylinder, as can be clearly seen from the position of the spark plugs in the picture. When during practice it becomes clear that the bikes are lacking in power, four-valve heads are flown in from Japan. Bore and stroke are 44 x 41 mm for a capacity of 124.6 cc, and with a [[compression ratio]] of 10.5:1, 18.5 bhp is developed at 13,000 rpm; maximum rpm is 14,000. The valve angle is 40 degrees for the inlet valves and 44 degrees for the exhaust valves; spark plugs for the four-valve heads are 10 mm. Carburetion is by flat-slided [[Keihin]] [[carburetor]]s with remote float chambers. Ignition is by [[magneto]], driven by the inlet-camshaft. Lubrication is by wet-sump system, carrying 2 liters of oil. The gearbox contains 6 speeds, and the total weight of the bike is 87 kg. The wheelbase is 1265 mm. In the TT, the bikes finish 6th, 7th, 8th and 11th, earning Honda the team prize. The American rider drops his bike and doesn't finish. The race proved that the Honda's were reliable, but not yet fast enough, although the results no doubt would have been better if top European riders, well acquainted with the TT course, would have ridden the bikes. After the race, Honda's team returned to Japan, having spent on this one trip as much as most factories would spend on a whole season of racing. | ||
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[[Category:Honda motorcycles|RC142]] | [[Category:Honda motorcycles|RC142]] | ||
[[Category:Honda RC series|RC142]] | [[Category:Honda RC series|RC142]] | ||