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Honda RC51 20062006 Honda RC51 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| Honda's profilation of this bike |
| Broadband power and torque. Incredibly stable, razor-sharp cornering. There´s only one sportbike in the Honda line with this combination of race-honed performance and handling: the stellar RC51™, a machine that´s won both the AMA and World Superbike crowns. Built around a 90-degree V-twin engine and twin-spar chassis, it´s all about high tech — without the high maintenance. |
| General information | |
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| Model name | Honda RC51 |
| Year model | 2006 |
| Type | Sport |
| Price as new | US$ 11999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Rating | 3.9 Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Engine size | 999.0 ccm (60.96 cubic inches) |
| Type of engine | V2, four-stroke |
| Compression | 10.8:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 100.0 x 63.6 mm (3.9 x 2.5 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Programmed Fuel Injection with two injectors per cylinder |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Rake (fork angle) | 23.3° |
| Trail | 95 mm (3.7 inches) |
| Front suspension | 43.0mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability |
| Front wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability |
| Rear wheel travel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/50-ZR17 |
| Front brakes | Double disc |
| Diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Diameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 199.1 kg (439.0 pounds) |
| Seat height | 826 mm (32.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Wheelbase | 1420 mm (55.9 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 18.16 litres (4.80 US gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options | Black/Metallic Gray |
| Comments | Model ID: RVT1000R |
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| Further information | |
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| Ask questions | Join the 06 Honda RC51 discussion group or the general Honda discussion group. |
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