It was basically a simplified "production racer" version of the RC213V that non-Motorcycle Sport Manufacturers Association (MSMA) teams could enter in the Open class.
The RCV1000R lacks the seamless shift gearbox and the pneumatic operated valves of the RC213V.
The RCV1000R's 90-degree V4 valve-spring engine produces more than 175 kW at 16000 rpm, with torque of 110 N· m, and is equipped with a conventional transmission.
Teams can conform to the Open class 12-engine regulation by maintaining the supplied engines through 12 cycles.
"[4] (key) (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap) Note: Hiroshi Aoyama will debut the new Honda RC213V-RS Open class bike at 2014 Valencian Grand Prix, then become an official HRC test rider in 2015.