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2006 KR Proton KR211V – Kenny Roberts Honda Powered MotoGP Machine

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The legendary Kenny Roberts and team (Proton KR) took on the task of developing their own motogp weapon. They had previous versions to the one you see here. As opposed to the other KR Protons (KR3, KR5..) this was was designated the KR211V. As you guessed, it’s because it utilizes the 990cc Honda RC211V V5 powerplant instead of the Proton V5. Proton V5 is pictured at the bottom of this post. This 2006 Kenny Roberts Proton KR211V raced by Kenny Roberts Jr was on display at the Barber Motorsports Museum. It only saw action in the 2006 MotoGP season. Enjoy the photos.

2006 Kenny Roberts Proton KR211V
2006 Kenny Roberts Proton KR211V
06 Kenny Roberts Proton KR211V
06 Proton KR MotoGP Machine raced by Kenny Roberts Jr
2006 Kenny Roberts Proton KR211V Titanium Exhaust
That titanium exhaust was extensively developed. Beautiful on the Proton KR211V
2006 Kenny Roberts Proton KR211V Honda Motogp V5 Engine
990cc Honda RC211V Powerplant in the Proton GP Machine
Marchesini 2006 Kenny Roberts Proton KR211V
Nissin Motogp Rear Caliper RC211V KR211V
Nissin MotoGP Brake Calipers Ohlins KR211v
2006 Kenny Roberts Proton KR211V Exhaust Shield
Carbon Shield between the exhaust and fuel tank
2006 Kenny Roberts Proton KR211V Airbox ECU
ECU and the 3 bank of throttle bodies in the airbox
That’s a tight clearance between the exhaust and radiator
They don’t run bars like that anymore
… Odd how that exhaust looks like another GP machine…
proton v5 motogp engine
The Proton V5 engine which was not used in the 2006 RC211V above.

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