Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

Roll… and STOP!

After last month’s successful test run of my 374cc six-cylinder engine I’m now really excited to be making a start on the rest of the bike. My aim was to make a six-cylinder RC174 tribute that has the right feel, correct scale, and most important to me the right sound, but not necessarily an exact replica.

I have named my bike the RC374 due to its actual engine capacity of 374cc. The original Honda RC174 was in fact 297cc. With this in mind I needed some nice clear photos of the original RC174 to follow while I was making parts, so as to capture the fine details. My birthday was approaching so I hinted to my wife Tracey that I needed a reference

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