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| Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Honda’s participation in World Championship racing, the RC142 has been restored. See footage of the RC142 in action at Twin Ring Motegi, tested by Naomi Taniguchi (age 73), who was placed 6th in the 1959 Isle of Man TT Race. |
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| Honda RC142 Specifications |
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| Model |
Honda RC142 |
| L × W × H |
1.874m × 0.650m × 0.930m |
| Wheelbase |
1.265m |
| Min. Ground Clearance |
0.150m |
| Dry Weight |
87kg |
| Engine |
Air-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, 2-cylinder |
| Displacement |
124.6cm3 |
| Bore × Stroke |
44mm × 41mm |
| Max Power |
18PS/13,000rpm |
| Carburetor |
Flat piston valve |
| Ignition |
Magneto |
| Lubrication |
Force-feed and splash |
| Transmission |
Constant-mesh,
6-speed |
| Tire Size |
Front |
2.50-18 |
| Rear |
2.75-18 |
| Braking System |
Front |
Twin leading drum |
| Rear |
Leading/trailing drum |
| Suspension |
Front |
Bottom link |
| Rear |
Swing arm |
| Frame Type |
Backbone |
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1959 World Championship Racing Isle of Man TT Race Results
Lightweight Class (125cc) |
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| Rank |
Rider
Name |
Maker
(Machine) |
Average Speed (km/h) |
| 1 |
T.
Provini |
MV
Agusta |
119.2 |
| 2 |
L.
Taveri |
MZ |
119.0 |
| 3 |
M.
Hailwood |
Ducati |
116.2 |
| 6 |
N.
Taniguchi |
Honda
(RC142) |
109.9 |
| 7 |
G.
Suzuki |
Honda
(RC142) |
107.4 |
| 8 |
T.
Tanaka |
Honda
(RC141) |
105.7 |
| 11 |
J.
Suzuki |
Honda
(RC142) |
102.7 |
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