An incredible feat to accomplish. The reconstruction of the legendary Honda RC116 50cc 2-cylinder All which Ralph Bryans in 1965 Became world champion. Nico Claasen the Reconstructor, shows me some time ago how much work and energy was inserted. And everything looks like it comes from the Honda racing department. Nico my congratulations.
I think it is complete ‘folklore’ to say that Japanese race bikes were crushed… Certainly they were of no further use to the factories, but there is no evidence to say that they were ‘crushed’. In any case, this one didn’t “escape”, it is a replica made by Mr Nico Claasens (and a beautiful work of art too)!
I believe this is like the last version of the 50cc twin. They could not make more power as they went to 22k rpm, so this was smaller and lighter. Note the front rim brake.
And people today mock small engined motorcycles and 2 strokes but have no idea what came before. Machines that would leave their NCAP safety cubes in the dust and predate their own existence. Some still exist, the rgv,RS of rhe world. But alas Litre 4 banging twist and goes are all the rage.
I'm glad someone else sees it that way to, they had some truly remarkable bikes you just don't see anymore. My Honda cb400t still runs as strong as it did back in its prime. If that doesn't say quality engineering I don't know what does.
Amazing engineering. Minarelli and Kreidler took the 50cc even further with 22+ hp. They were 2T bikes, to this one which is a 4T. The build tolerance and use of materials must fanatical if the bike is expected to do more than a lap.
I feel like, in a way, this one takes it further then the two stroke options did. If only for it maintaining such amazing efficiency at such a high RPM. Where when we see 2 stroke NA 50's hitting 20hp at 16,000, we'd expect them to be making closer to 25hp at 16,000 if they ran that same kind of efficiency...which should be even higher given the lower mechanical losses of the lower RPM- or if someone could manage to make one run as efficiently at the same 21500 RPM as the RC116 here, it'd be making 33hp. But woah is the issues of trying to make air/fuel flow fast and efficiently enough inside a crossflow 2 stroke, as is the task of the 2strokestuffing PIP engine...which on paper is suppose to make 30hp+ at 20,000rpm. So, actually on par/advancement/impressive VS old guys all reading and following a engine design book from the 70's.
...and yet people are reconstructing the honda 50 twin and the 250 6 cylinder (maybe even the 125 5 cylinder someday) while no one really cares much about the Minarelli and Kreidler. Those Hondas have become mythical in ways no other race bike ever has. It was the Honda 4T that took technology to its limit. Had the FIM not changed the rules to effectively make it impossible to build a competitive 4T race bike, who knows how far they would have gone.
@@CaptHollister ..people do care about the Minarelli and kreidler engines...they have a huge and loyal following at all levels. The difference is they still exist and are quite common. Race replicas are also common and are relatively easy to reproduce.. The Honda wasn't openly manufactured and reconstructing is more of a challenge. Not sure the Honda 'reconstruction' programme is that vast...but it's good to see...and I welcome it.
@@kokiruchi it's not a 2 stroke, are you stupid? Look it up rc 116 four stroke, twin cylinder 16 BHP @ 21,500 rpm Like a ton of people already said o.O
Ja Joep, uiteindelijk toch gelukt, ook de mensen uit Japan hadden er niet veel vertrouwen in! het was niet eenvoudig vooral de gietmallen maken en de nokkenassen omdat ik geen gegevens kreeg van Honda maar gewoon proberen dan maar1
The racing carburetors used in Honda's RC engine didn't have idling jets. As at those times, the driver needed to push start their bikes idling jets were not necessary.
QUESTA È UNA MOTO DEGLI ANNI 60 UN AUTENTICO GIOIELLO BICILINDRICO 4 TEMPI 16 GIRI QUASI 180 KL ORA VISTA GIRARE A MONZA I TUBI DI SCARICO ERANO DIVENTATI ROSSI DAL CALORE UNO SPETTACOLO NELLO SPETTACOLO
Früher, nach dem Ende des Krieges ab 1945, wurde der Motorsport wieder populär und für Motorräder gab es die Hubraum-Klassen: 50(später 80), 125, 250, 350 und 500ccm, sowie die Seitenwagen bis 500ccm!! Habt ihr Alle mitgezählt?? Und dann noch die ganze Armada in der Ausweis- und Lizenz- Klasse, das sind dann je 6 unterschiedliche Rennklassen, die an EINEM Wochenende gezeigt wurden!! Und heutzutage fahren gerade mal noch 3‼️ verschiedene Klassen an einem Wochenende rum!! Und sowas wird unsereins, die Alles von Anfang an verfolgt haben, als GROSSES Event verkauft!! Das ich nicht lache!! Es gibt ja auch keine Klassen mehr, sondern jetzt gibt's die Moto3, Moto2, MotoGP!! MotoGP, Motorräder, die OHNE elektronische Hilfen keine Sau mehr fahren kann!! Was soll denn der Quatsch?? NEIN, das ist nicht mehr interessant, auch wenn sich die Fahrer die allergrößte Mühe geben und man vor ihnen den Hut ziehen muss, was sie auf diesen Monstern leisten!! Oldtimer-Rennen sind da viel interessanter!! Kann jeder sehen, wie er will! 🙋
Wow , what a sound . The Honda engineers were years ahead of their time . The tacho starts at 5000 rpm !
9 gears
If I'm not mistaken, this machine is not original but a perfect copy. It's incredible.
An incredible feat to accomplish. The reconstruction of the legendary Honda RC116 50cc 2-cylinder All which Ralph Bryans in 1965 Became world champion. Nico Claasen the Reconstructor, shows me some time ago how much work and energy was inserted.
And everything looks like it comes from the Honda racing department.
Nico my congratulations.
this is awesome to hear these old bikes running
Totally incredible...
Congratulations to the restorer for quality of work.
Bryans did an 86mph lap at the iom on one of those in 1966
So many Japanese race bikes were crushed when seasons ended, so I'm happy to see the ones which escaped that fate.
I think it is complete ‘folklore’ to say that Japanese race bikes were crushed… Certainly they were of no further use to the factories, but there is no evidence to say that they were ‘crushed’. In any case, this one didn’t “escape”, it is a replica made by Mr Nico Claasens (and a beautiful work of art too)!
@peterg2yt i wouldn't be surprised if its true. They also destroy old race cars and TRD are known for smashing holes through their engines
An engineering marvel & the original was influential in the design of the Ford Cosworth V8 F1 engine.
John R oldtimer
0:35 when that man looked at the camera and went "come closer he won't bite."
A wee bit before my time, but the 60s are my favourite GP era.
I believe this is like the last version of the 50cc twin. They could not make more power as they went to 22k rpm, so this was smaller and lighter. Note the front rim brake.
Beautiful job !, such a sweet sound ! THUMBS UP GUYS
just read up about this. I'm very curious about these bikes can i ask you some questions?
Wonderfull sounds! I love a tachometer that reads to 22.000 R.P.M. , also...!!
Jeez. Will it idle?. Even fast idle?
And people today mock small engined motorcycles and 2 strokes but have no idea what came before. Machines that would leave their NCAP safety cubes in the dust and predate their own existence. Some still exist, the rgv,RS of rhe world. But alas Litre 4 banging twist and goes are all the rage.
I'm glad someone else sees it that way to, they had some truly remarkable bikes you just don't see anymore. My Honda cb400t still runs as strong as it did back in its prime. If that doesn't say quality engineering I don't know what does.
lugi taveri rode the 125 5 incredible!!!! but this is also incredible for its technology
Die 125 fünf Zylinder Honda mit Luigi Taveri als Fahrer hab ich in Hohenstein Ernstthal erlebt Das Ding hatte einen Sound für die Götter!!!!😊😊
@@herbertprzybilla8594 top speed 400 kmh
When your bike is idling at your car's redline
No pilot jet?
work of art
Mooi gemaakt ik hoop dat we nog meer video opnames krijgen te zien.
The 50cc RC116 Honda Twin revved to 22,500 Rpm.
Noel Shortt Formula legends
That is so insane the power this bike makes.. Does it leave a stop unassisted?
Yes, 9 speed
Wish my 1965 Honda 50 Sport had that engine.
C était le bon temps
Moins d argent plus de passion des bi et tricylindres c était pas de la moto mais de l horlogerie
Amazing engineering. Minarelli and Kreidler took the 50cc even further with 22+ hp. They were 2T bikes, to this one which is a 4T. The build tolerance and use of materials must fanatical if the bike is expected to do more than a lap.
I feel like, in a way, this one takes it further then the two stroke options did. If only for it maintaining such amazing efficiency at such a high RPM.
Where when we see 2 stroke NA 50's hitting 20hp at 16,000, we'd expect them to be making closer to 25hp at 16,000 if they ran that same kind of efficiency...which should be even higher given the lower mechanical losses of the lower RPM- or if someone could manage to make one run as efficiently at the same 21500 RPM as the RC116 here, it'd be making 33hp.
But woah is the issues of trying to make air/fuel flow fast and efficiently enough inside a crossflow 2 stroke, as is the task of the 2strokestuffing PIP engine...which on paper is suppose to make 30hp+ at 20,000rpm. So, actually on par/advancement/impressive VS old guys all reading and following a engine design book from the 70's.
...and yet people are reconstructing the honda 50 twin and the 250 6 cylinder (maybe even the 125 5 cylinder someday) while no one really cares much about the Minarelli and Kreidler. Those Hondas have become mythical in ways no other race bike ever has. It was the Honda 4T that took technology to its limit. Had the FIM not changed the rules to effectively make it impossible to build a competitive 4T race bike, who knows how far they would have gone.
@@CaptHollister ..people do care about the Minarelli and kreidler engines...they have a huge and loyal following at all levels. The difference is they still exist and are quite common. Race replicas are also common and are relatively easy to reproduce.. The Honda wasn't openly manufactured and reconstructing is more of a challenge. Not sure the Honda 'reconstruction' programme is that vast...but it's good to see...and I welcome it.
Ik lees net een artikel over dit onvoorstelbaar mooie stuk werk in : Bromfiets..........., petje diep af Nico !!!!!
WAIT. 25CC TWIN. 4 STROKE? I am impressed!
Mark Veits very well over 22000rpm at 16ps winner grand prix
50cc twin cylinder 2 stroke. You can tell by the sound that's its a 2 stroke.
+Simon B nope, its 4 stroke
It sounds 2 poke because of the very high revs ... but it's defo a 4 poke
@@kokiruchi it's not a 2 stroke, are you stupid? Look it up rc 116 four stroke, twin cylinder
16 BHP @ 21,500 rpm
Like a ton of people already said o.O
compleet! awesome. thanks for keep it.
Amazing replica !!!
So, a replica, right? Runs super, less temperamental than the original perhaps?
Jeez, I wish my ss50 looked and sounded like this baby.
Gefeliciteerd, Nico! Schitterend!
Ja Joep, uiteindelijk toch gelukt, ook de mensen uit Japan hadden er niet veel vertrouwen in! het was niet eenvoudig vooral de gietmallen maken en de nokkenassen omdat ik geen gegevens kreeg van Honda maar gewoon proberen dan maar1
why don't set the iddle?
The racing carburetors used in Honda's RC engine didn't have idling jets. As at those times, the driver needed to push start their bikes idling jets were not necessary.
Who else noticed the bicycle style caliper front brake?
Probably, it was more than enough to stop a motorbike probably weighing more or less like a bicycle.
Just to remind the driver, that braking doesn't make you win a race.
Wot. An. Ancheevment. 👍❤️😊. Now. Ride. It. M8. Vid it. Yes. 👍
very very beautiful..........
2022 hadir bang😀
mooi ding lekker geluid
Would be great to see it ridden!
Superb!!!
Perhaps dorna should introduce a 50cc or 80cc class , just so you can hear some of these bikes
Edan anjirr 50cc rc 116
okay start engine at 5000rpm
whoaa!
Max 22.000 RPM ?? WTF ?!
Will the damn thing not idle? Useless other than WOT if not.
Twee Cylinder?
must be Ironwood...
QUESTA È UNA MOTO DEGLI ANNI 60 UN AUTENTICO GIOIELLO BICILINDRICO 4 TEMPI 16 GIRI QUASI 180 KL ORA VISTA GIRARE A MONZA I TUBI DI SCARICO ERANO DIVENTATI ROSSI DAL CALORE UNO SPETTACOLO NELLO SPETTACOLO
smiths 5000-22000rpm
Früher, nach dem Ende des Krieges ab 1945, wurde der Motorsport wieder populär und für Motorräder gab es die Hubraum-Klassen: 50(später 80), 125, 250, 350 und 500ccm, sowie die Seitenwagen bis 500ccm!! Habt ihr Alle mitgezählt?? Und dann noch die ganze Armada in der Ausweis- und Lizenz- Klasse, das sind dann je 6 unterschiedliche Rennklassen, die an EINEM Wochenende gezeigt wurden!! Und heutzutage fahren gerade mal noch 3‼️ verschiedene Klassen an einem Wochenende rum!! Und sowas wird unsereins, die Alles von Anfang an verfolgt haben, als GROSSES Event verkauft!! Das ich nicht lache!! Es gibt ja auch keine Klassen mehr, sondern jetzt gibt's die Moto3, Moto2, MotoGP!! MotoGP, Motorräder, die OHNE elektronische Hilfen keine Sau mehr fahren kann!! Was soll denn der Quatsch?? NEIN, das ist nicht mehr interessant, auch wenn sich die Fahrer die allergrößte Mühe geben und man vor ihnen den Hut ziehen muss, was sie auf diesen Monstern leisten!! Oldtimer-Rennen sind da viel interessanter!! Kann jeder sehen, wie er will! 🙋
can i get that engine with an E-starter for my Kymco MXU 50? :3
Lol no
Nazimelonhamster VRT Woerden 2016
meer meer !!!!!!
Hmm... I will say , yes.
レスポンス怖いなあ
うかつにアクセル閉じられないよ
the exhaust its unnesesary loud
tiny engine, if you put mufflers on it, won't rev as high
boia......
I have a Dt50!.....
Never 20000 umin Never !!!fake Fake!!!!!!
Blödsinn !!!
Scheissvideo , wo sind die zwei Zylinder ? Gabelbrücken Gasgeben und roter Tank ist langweilig !!! Also scheisse !!!
WHAT A HORRIBLE SOUNDING BIKE!!!
Hello John,are you sure about that? regards Nico Claasen.