Honda RC212V was developed for road racing motorcycle racing in the class 800 cc (49 cu in) in the MotoGP event. Officially introduced on October 30, 2006 as a replacement RC211V in the MotoGP series, developed by Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) throughout 2006 and officially began racing in the 2007 season.
The meaning of the term RC212V
RC = show prefix of each variant racing alerts honda 4 stroke
21 = indicates the 21st century,
2 = number 2 behind the second production of motor racing in the 21st century, and
V = mean V engine
| Name | RC212V |
| Overall length | 2052 mm |
| Overall width | 645 mm |
| Overall hight | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1435 mm |
| Road clearance | 115 mm |
| Weight | Over 150 kg |
| Engine type | Liquid-cooled 4 stroke DOHC 4valve V-4 |
| Displacement | 800 cc |
| Maximum power | Over 155 kw |
| Fuel tank capacity | 21 liter |
| transmission | 6 speed |
| Front wheel | 16,5 inch |
| Rear wheel | 16,5 inch |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Pro-link |
| Frame type | Aluminium Twin-tube |
