Ian Falloon Retrospective

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Honda Six-Cylinder RC174

The Rarest, Most Charismatic, and Historically Significant Motorcycle

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Ian Falloon
Nov 08, 2025
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When it comes to rarity, charisma, and historical significance, no other motorcycle can match the Hondas six-cylinder. While all the sixes were spectacular, the 297cc RC174 represented the culmination of Honda’s project and was one of the most successful. Only one original RC174 has survived, owned by my friend in Tokyo Terry Murayama. This has to be th…

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