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Pedrosa chose a revised 2008 chassis while Hayden chose the 2007.^[14] The pneumatic engine was race-debuted by Hayden at the Donington round, and he was charged with developing the new engine for the rest of the season (Pedrosa deciding to continue using the conventional valve engine).^[15] An electronic problem at the subsequent Assen round caused Hayden to run out of fuel just before the line, allowing Colin Edwards to come around him and take the remaining podium positionThe 2008 pneumatic valve version has only been available to the Repsol Honda team, and in pre-season testing it has been highly problematic. The original intent of running an all-new engine and chassis was shelved when the engine did not perform to expectations. Pedrosa and Hayden then tested a 2007 engine in a 2008 chassis, and after still being near the bottom of testing timesheets, the Repsol Honda team used the 2007 version in the first round’s practice for comparison purposes.^[13] For the race,

General information
Model:	Honda RC212V
Year:	2009
Category:	Custom / cruiser
Rating:	80.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
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Engine and transmission
Displacement:	1250.00 ccm (76.28 cubic inches)
Engine type:	Six cylinder boxer
Stroke:	4
Compression:	9.8:1
Bore x stroke:	71.0 x 64.0 mm (2.8 x 2.5 inches)
Fuel system:	Carburettor
Valves per cylinder:	2
Fuel control:	SOHC
Cooling system:	Liquid
Gearbox:	5-speed
Transmission type final drive:	Shaft drive (cardan)
Physical measures
Seat height:	734 mm (28.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Wheelbase:	1,689 mm (66.5 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Rake (fork angle):	32.0°
Front suspension:	45mm inverted fork
Front suspension travel:	130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear suspension:	Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability
Rear suspension travel:	119 mm (4.7 inches)
Front tyre dimensions:	150/80-R17
Rear tyre dimensions:	180/70-R16
Front brakes:	Double disc
Rear brakes:	Single disc
Speed and acceleration
Other specifications
Fuel capacity:	20.06 litres (5.30 gallons)
Color options:	Black
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