Honda's profilation of this bike |
World and AMA Superbike crowns. Multiple Daytona 200 wins. If these rewards from the pinnacle of motorcycle racing don´t say enough about the RC51´s peerless performance pedigree, its broadband power and torque plus scalpel-sharp cornering make it the most powerful, best-handing V-twin sportbike on earth. |
General information |
Model name
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Honda RC 51 |
Year of manufacture
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2005 |
Type
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Sport |
Price as new | US$ 11599. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
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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
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999.0 ccm (60.96 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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V2, four-stroke |
Compression
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10.8:1 |
Bore x stroke
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100.0 x 63.6 mm (3.9 x 2.5 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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4 |
Fuel system
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Injection. Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with two injectors per cylinder |
Fuel control
|
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Ignition
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Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping |
Cooling system
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Liquid |
Gearbox
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6-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Rake (fork angle)
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23.5° |
Trail
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95 mm (3.7 inches) |
Front suspension
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43.0mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability |
Front wheel travel
|
130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Rear suspension
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Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability |
Rear wheel travel
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119 mm (4.7 inches) |
Front tire
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120/70-ZR17 |
Rear tire
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190/50-ZR17 |
Front brakes
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Double disc. Full-floating. 4-piston calipers. |
Diameter
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320 mm (12.6 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Single disc. 1-piston calipers |
Diameter
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220 mm (8.7 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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195.0 kg (430.0 pounds) |
Seat height
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820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Wheelbase
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1420 mm (55.9 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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18.16 litres (4.80 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Black/Metallic Gray |
Starter
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Electric |
Comments
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Model ID: RVT1000R |
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