2003 Honda RC51

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Up for sale is a 2003 Honda RC51 (RVT1000r) SP-2. These are pretty rare bikes but you probably already know that. I am an avid Motorcycle collector and I came across the beauty in 2007 with less than 4k miles on it. I actually purchased this off another collector who cared for this bike meticulously as did I. Never raced, never down. I pretty much took this out on weekends, and has NEVER, EVER seen rain. The exhaust headers have zero rust, which proves this bike was only driven in nice weather, never in rain. This bike is in pretty much mint condition. A solid 9 out of 10, and I have additional pictures to prove it. When I purchased this bike it was 100% stock, since that time I have added a Power Commander, Two Brothers Exhaust and K&N Air Filters and a few other light mods. The Power Commander is set for these pipes and the K&N's. I have the original exhaust which I will gladly give to the new owner. This bike most definetly turns heads with the V-twin roar. It truly sounds badass. Some other mod’s include a custom undertail, carbon fiber fins for the side radiators (increases cooling) and carbon fiber inlays on the OD readout display. As many of you know these bikes were geared for top end speed and were geared very high. Which sucked for cruising and driving in town. I upped the gearing with bigger sprockets and new chain when I purchased the bike. And in all actuality, because of this, the bike has less miles (b/c of gearing) that shows on the OD. It has had routine (yearly) maintenance and always stored in my climate control garage with gas treatment and on a battery tender. Battery is brand new. Oil was changed every year, regardless of how little I may have rode it during certain years. This bike was one of my many pride and joy bikes, but unfortunately the time has come to sell it. Do I need to sell it, no. But I want to thin out my motorcycle collection for new hobbies. This bike has never been abused, put on one wheel, or laid down. Take a look at the spikes I put on the windscreen and handle bars, like I said I primarily rode this bike as a head turner and took it to a handful of bike shows. Adding these spikes and racing/stunting it would have been a death wish. These bikes are ridiculously fast with a ton of low end torgue and so much fun to ride! Like I said I have to thin out my collection of my bikes. Thus far I have sold my 2005 Ducati 99 (Spring 2013), 2007 CBR 1000 (Winter 2012) and the only bike I have left is my Harley. It was either the Harley or the RC that was last to go and after taking much of the winter to decide, I have realized that I am not getting any younger and the Superbike days have to come to an end.This RC is truly in near mint condition and only has 7,400K miles on the clock. The only flaws are a few rock chips on the swing arm which can be touched up with black touch up paint. There is a scratch on one of the two brothers logo's on one of the cans for parking it to close to a concrete wall. Barely noticeable but I disclose everything to my buyers. The tank is dent free and scratch free, to keep it this way I added a second look bra that matches the paint scheme of the bike. There have been no engine mod’s done like I know others do to these bikes. All the fairings are in perfect condition. I have everything this bike came with out of the factory, including rear seat which I have never used bc I would never let a rider on the back of this bike for the fear that they (aka she) would scratch it, or melt her shoes on the cans. I have the owners manual and service manual. Like I said, the person I bought this bike from was a much bigger motorcycle collector than I am and they kept this bike 100% stock with everything from the factory. My intent of this bike was always to keep it stock, but to add the necessary touches to Mod it just right without affecting the value. I also changed out all the brake lines with steel braided Galfer brake lines and pads, which increased the stopping value tremendously. You cannot event catch a finger nail on the rotors, which goes to show how little this bike was driven. It should be mentioned that the rims on this RC are stock (Honda - Enkei) and as a Honda dealership confirmed these were included on only 6 2003 RC51’s.......another reason, I purchased this bike. The chrome with yellow spokes makes this bike really stand out Trailering it to many bike shows in PA I have always received accolades from other RC owners on the rims. The front tire has less than 1k miles on it. The back tire has some life on it but should be changed out. I have the Dunlop Sportmax tires on and personally love these tires. The back tire, again from cruising is worn in the middle, but the sides have full tread. Yes, I know I really didn’t get the full use of what this Superbike was built for but like I said I used it as a head turning cruiser with its loud and deep roar. I actually, loved this bike more than my Ducati which is why I sold the Ducati first. Both were equally fast, but the RC just had that head turning tone. Both were torque monsters off the line. The RC was actually known as the Ducati Killer back in the day. Be certain, that this is one of the best kept, cared for and loved RC’s that are out there.This bike is NOT for beginners. I also will not entertain tire kickers or joy riders that play games. I am requesting $500 from the winning bidder within 48hrs. I will not ship this bike. I will not travel. I will not sell this to anyone under 18 unless you have a parent with you. Again, not a beginner bike but money talks. That being said, if you don’t have a valid motorcycle license don’t bid. I have pit stands for this bike (which will be included for the buy it now price of the bike). I would be happy to make a video with the bike on the stands and run through all the gears, upon request. The clutch on this bike is 100%, thanks to the gearing mod I have done. I've included a review on this bike below from a motorcycle magazine article. REVIEW & RC51 SpecificsHonda goes racing! - 441 pounds, 126 hp, fuel injected V-Twin Honda claims this all-new RC51 is destined to dominate Superbike racing the world over. This incredible V-twin introduces a new chapter in Honda's storied racing legacy. Now, affordable world-class racing performance is available to enthusiasts seeking the most powerful, best-handling production-based Superbike.Features & Benefits - The RC51 ram-air engine is engineered to dominate Superbike competition. - Prodigious power is produced across a broad engine-rpm band, peaking with 126 bhp at 9000 rpm and 75 lb./ft. of torque at 8000 rpm in street-legal trim. Redline is at 10,000 rpm.* - Completely new twin-spar extruded aluminum frame features a modified Pro Frame™ design utilizing a combined swingarm pivot that incorporates both engine-crankcase and frame-mounted swingarm pivot points. * - Advanced, high-pressure programmed fuel injection (PGM-FI) with two injectors per cylinder and electronic digital ignition maximize power output and offer immediate throttle response in any gear. - Distinctive bodywork features a dual-headlight design, a narrow-profile fuel tank and a single-piece tail section. - Three optional HRC Racing Kits upgrade the RC51 engine and suspension for race track competition. Engine:-999cc DOHC eight-valve 90-degree V-twin engine is specially designed to withstand the rigors of Superbike competition. - Centrally mounted ram-air intake duct routes cool, pressurized air directly through the frame's steering head structure to the 10-liter airbox, improving intake efficiency while slimming the aerodynamic profile. The ram-air duct doubles as a front cowl stay, shaving 12 ounces off of a conventional mounting system. - Each cylinder head features large, 40mm intake and 34mm exhaust valves with a 24-degree included valve angle. This provides a short, direct path for the air/fuel charge entering the combustion chamber and results in high power output. - Gear-driven camshafts utilize three-axis drive gears to maintain accurate valve timing and durability at sustained high engine speeds. - Innovative head gaskets minimize distortion caused by head bolt tightening, improving sealing performance and maintaining combustion pressure for consistent high power output in competition conditions.- Direct shim-under-bucket valve actuation system ensures high-rpm durability, and allows 16,000-mile valve maintenance intervals. * - High-pressure programmed fuel injection (PGM-FI) delivers fuel at 50 psi to two injectors per cylinder, mounted opposite each other in huge, 54mm throttle bodies. Fuel is delivered through four nozzle tips in each injector, producing a very fine spray and a highly combustible air/fuel charge for maximum combustion efficiency and power output. - Cast aluminum pistons are screen-printed with solid LUB-Coat finish to minimize friction between the piston and cylinder wall. - RC45™-inspired aluminum composite cylinder sleeves are high-pressure-formed from sintered aluminum powder impregnated with ceramic and graphite. The lightweight composite sleeves provide better wear resistance and superior heat dissipation compared to conventional sleeves. - Nutless connecting rods feature bolts threaded directly into tapped holes in rods. Design is lighter than conventional bolt-and-nut combination. Carburized rods provide strength and durability under high loads. * - Crankshaft center lubrication system carries oil to main and connecting rod bearings through passages in the crankshaft as well as conventional journals, allowing lower main gallery oil pressure and a smaller oil pump design, consuming less horsepower at high engine speeds. - Electronic CPU provides digital 3-D fuel injection and ignition maps for each cylinder, creating ideal fuel mixture and spark advance settings for maximum power and throttle response. - Iridium-tipped spark plugs require less voltage and maintain ignition performance in demanding conditions. - Side-mounted dual radiators utilize low pressure of airflow passing over outer surface of cowling to draw air through from the inside. Side positioning allows optimal placement of engine for low center of gravity and superb handling and permits flow of air to reach cylinders and exhaust pipes for enhanced cooling efficiency. - Aluminum water pump. - Air-cooled aluminum oil cooler. - Magnesium head cover, clutch cover and left rear sprocket cover. - All-stainless two-into-one-into-two exhaust system with two 5.3-liter canister-style mufflers featuring a buffed finish. - New seven-plate clutch design is compact and tough, featuring durable friction plate material. - Smooth-shifting close-ratio six-speed transmission features ratios carefully matched to the engine's power band. - Durable #530 O-ring-sealed drive chain.Chassis/Suspension- Totally new, twin-spar extruded aluminum frame weighs 25.8 pounds and features a modified Pro Frame design utilizing a swingarm pivot that incorporates both engine-crankcase and frame-mounted pivot points. The frame sideplates extend underneath the swingarm and join to form a D-shaped swingarm mounting enclosure. This combination provides an extremely rigid chassis while offering excellent road feel.- Tapered and braced box-section swingarm provides exceptional lateral and torsional rigidity. - New 43mm inverted aluminum-slider Honda Multi-Action System (HMAS™) cartridge fork features spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability, and offers precise action and superb rigidity. - Pro-Link™ rear suspension features a high-quality 40mm HMAS shock with integrally cast damper reservoir. Spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability produce superior rear wheel control. - Braking system features 320mm front discs floating on seven stainless steel pins with four-piston calipers, and a 220mm rear disc with a single-piston caliper for exceptional stopping power. - Lightweight aluminum-alloy wheels have six U-shaped HRC-style spokes and feature race-spec 3.5-17-inch front and 6.0-17-inch rear dimensions.Additional Features- Removable aluminum rear subframe. - Fuel tank designed with sculpted indents for knees, arms and handlebars. * - Unique bank-angle sensor shuts off fuel supply to PGM-FI system if the motorcycle tips over, but is unaffected by bumps and vibration during normal operation. - High-output, 448-watt AC generator. - Smaller, lighter and electrically quieter regulator/rectifier eliminates interference with sophisticated PGM-FI and ignition circuitry. - Improved battery design is lighter, yet maintains output capacity for a longer period when inactive. - Dual-headlight features computer-designed multi-reflectors and two 55W H7 bulbs behind clear plastic lenses, providing a broad lighting pattern and superb illumination. - Lightweight instrument display includes electronic LCD tachometer and speedometer, LED low fuel indicator, odometer, tripmeter and temperature gauge. - Redesigned front brake lever has a new compact adjuster design and incorporates the return spring in the master cylinder, reducing overall weight by 5 ounces. - Convenient ignition switch/fork lock for added security. - Lightweight, recyclable oil filter cartridge.Specifications: RVT1000R Engine Type: 999cc liquid-cooled 90-degree V-twin Bore and Stroke: 100mm x 63.6mm Compression Ratio: 10.8:1 Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder Carburetion: PGM-FI with two injectors per cylinder Ignition: Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping Transmission: Close-ratio six-speed Final Drive: #530 O-ring-sealed chain Suspension Front: 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 4.7 inches travel Rear: HMAS Pro-Link single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 5.1 inches travel Brakes Front: Dual full-floating 320mm discs with four-piston calipers Rear: Single 220mm disc with single-piston caliper Tires Front: 120/70ZR-17 radial Rear: 190/50R-17 radial Wheelbase: 55.5 inches Rake: (Caster Angle) 24.5 degrees Trail: 100.5mm (3.96 inches) Seat Height: 32.0 inches Dry Weight: 432 pounds Fuel Capacity: 4.75 gallons, including 0.9-gallon reserve Color: Red/Metallic Silver Honda's RC51 won the 2002 AMA Superbike championship as well as dethroning Ducati as World Superbike champion. The 2003 RC51 offers incredible superbike performance for enthusiasts seeking the most powerful, best handling V-twin sport bike.Unique Features · Prodigious power is produced across a broad rpm band, peaking with 133 bhp at 10,000 rpm and 71 lb./ft.of torque at 8000 rpm in street-legal trim. · Large 62mm fuel injection throttle bodies inspired by HRC's championship works racers. · Two fuel injectors for each cylinder feature 12 laser-drilled jet holes in each injector tip for finer fuel atomization, resulting in more responsive throttle performance and faster, more efficient combustion for stronger power output. · Twin side-mounted radiators each have electric cooling fans to improve engine cooling. · Cone-shaped clutch spring plate quiets and smoothes clutch engagement. . · HRC-designed press-forged aluminum swingarm. · HRC-designed integrated remote rear shock reservoir is positioned for easy fitment of center-up high-performance competition exhaust. · Five-spoke wheels feature aerodynamic forward-facing V-shaped spokes and next-generation Dunlop D208 tires. · Windscreen shape is derived from Colin Edwards' championship World Superbike HRC racer.Engine/Drivetrain · 999cc DOHC eight-valve 90-degree V-twin engine is specially designed to withstand the rigors of superbike competition. · Centrally-mounted ram-air intake duct routes cool, pressurized air directly through the frame's steering head structure to the 9.0-litre airbox, improving intake efficiency while slimming the aerodynamic profile. The ram-air duct doubles as a front cowl stay, shaving 0.34 kg. off of a conventional mounting system. · Each cylinder head features large, 40mm intake and 34mm exhaust valves with a 24 degree included valve angle. This provides a short, direct path for the air/fuel charge entering the combustion chamber and results in high poweroutput. · Gear-driven camshafts utilize three-axis drive gears to maintain accurate valve timing and durability at sustained high engine speeds. · Innovative head gaskets minimize distortion caused by head bolt tightening, improving sealing performance and maintaining combustion pressure for consistent high poweroutput in competition conditions. · Direct shim-under-bucket valve actuation system ensures high-rpm durability, and allows 25,600-km valve maintenance intervals. · High-pressure programmed fuel injection (PGM-FI) delivers fuel at 50 psi to two injectors per cylinder, mounted opposite each other in huge 62mm throttle bodies. Fuel is delivered through 12 nozzle holes in each injector, producing a very fine spray and a highly combustible air/fuel charge for maximum combustion efficiency and poweroutput. · Cast aluminum pistons are screen-printed with solid LUB-Coat finish to minimize friction between the piston and cylinder wall. · Aluminum composite cylinder sleeves are high-pressure-formed from sintered aluminum powder impregnated with ceramic and graphite. The lightweight composite sleeves provide better wear resistance and superior heat dissipation compared to conventional sleeves. · Nutless connecting rods feature bolts threaded directly into tapped holes in rods. Design is lighter than conventional bolt-and-nut combination. Carburized rods provide strength and durability under high loads. · Crankshaft center lubrication system carries oil to main and connecting rod bearings through passages in the crankshaft as well as conventional journals, allowing lower main-gallery oil pressure and a smaller oil pump design, consuming less horsepower at high engine speeds. · Electronic Control Unit (ECU) provides digital 3-D fuel injection and ignition maps for each cylinder, creating ideal fuel mixture and spark advance settings for maximum power and throttle response. · Iridium-tip spark plugs require less voltage and maintain ignition performance in demanding conditions. · At operating speed, side-mounted dual radiators utilize low pressure of airflow passing over outer surface of cowling to draw air through from the inside. Side positioning allows optimal placementof engine for a low center of gravity and superb handling and permits flow of air to reach cylinders and exhaust pipes for enhanced cooling efficiency. · Aluminum water pump housing. · Air-cooled aluminum oil cooler. · Magnesium head cover, clutch cover and left-rear sprocket cover. · All-stainless two-into-one-into-two exhaust system with two 5.3-litre canister-style mufflers with a buffed finish. · Seven-plate clutch design is compact and tough, featuring durable friction plate material. · Smooth-shifting close-ratio six-speed transmission features ratios carefully matched to the engine's powerband.Chassis/Suspension · Twin-spar extruded aluminum frame features a modified Pro Frame(r) design utilizing a swingarm pivot that incorporates both engine-crankcase- and frame-mounted pivot points. The frame sideplates extend underneath the swingarm and join to form a D-shape swingarm mounting enclosure. This combination provides an extremely rigid chassis whileoffering excellent road feel. · Tapered and braced box-section swingarm provides exceptional lateral and torsional rigidity. · 43mm inverted aluminum-slider Honda Multi-Action System(tm) (HMAS(tm)) cartridge fork with 130mm of travel features spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability, and offers precise action and superb rigidity. · Pro-Link(r) rear suspension features 120mm of travel and a high-quality 40mm HMAS shock with integrally cast damper reservoir. Spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability produces superior rear wheel control. · Braking system features 320mm front discs floating on seven stainless steel pins with four-piston calipers, and a 220mm rear disc with a single-piston caliper for exceptional stopping power.Additional Features · Distinctive bodywork features a dual-headlight design with a centrally located ram-air duct, a narrow-profile fuel tank and a single-piece tail section. · Fuel tank designed with sculpted indents for knees, arms and handlebars. · Unique bank-angle sensor shutsoff fuel supply to PGM-FI system if the motorcycle tips over, but is unaffected by bumps and vibration during normal operation. · High-output, 335-watt AC generator. · Electrically quiet regulator/rectifier eliminates interference with sophisticated PGM-FI and ignition circuitry. · Dual headlights feature asymmetric low/high beam operation; computer-designed multi-reflectors and two 55W H7 bulbs behind clear plastic lenses provide a broad lighting pattern and superb illumination. · Lightweight instrument display includes electronic LCD tachometer and speedometer, fuel indicator,odometer, tripmeter and temperature gauge. · Convenient ignition switch/fork lock for added security.