2005 Honda RC 51

Honda RC 51 2005


2005 Honda RC 51 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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 Honda RC 51
Year of manufacture 2005
Type Sport
Price as newUS$ 11599. 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 (PGM-FI) 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) 23.5°
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. Full-floating. 4-piston calipers.
Diameter 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. 1-piston calipers
Diameter 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 195.0 kg (430.0 pounds)
Seat height 820 mm (32.3 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
Starter Electric
Comments Model ID: RVT1000R
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