2001 Honda RC51

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I am selling one of my babies because my interests have changed from sports bikes to muscle cars. I bought this sport bike in 2006 and immediately started putting every performance part I could get onto this bike. When I received this bike in 2006 it didn't look to be abused at all. I have spent an excess of 20 thousand dollars on upgrades, so my loss is someone's gain! I know of NO issues with my bike and have to lean forward on the gas tank to keep it down when I get into the throttle! The V-twin pulls hard and turns heads everywhere I go. I have NEVER raced or dropped this beauty! I have all original fairings, parts and gas tank to go with this sale, so the buyer could easily wreak and have everything replaced by the next day. This sport bike is very clean and the buyer will not be disappointed. All that is left is for your own personalization with paint, or just clear coat! What you get installed with this bike! (All Carbon Fiber is from OPP racing and not even painted or clear coated yet, Ready for YOUR Personalization!)Carbon Fiber FairingsCarbon Fiber Fuel TankCarbon Fiber Rear HuggerCarbon Fiber Undertail with LED taillightsCarbon Fiber Radiator FinsCarbon Fiber Pigspotter MirrorsBlack Double Bubble WindscreenRed Carbon Fiber Micron ExhaustExhaust Tubing Heat WrappedHID Blue HeadlightsMagnesium color Sato ReasetsMagnesium color Front Brake LeverMagnesium color Front Clutch LeverPower and Commander (Programmed and Tuned)Scotts DampenerSargent Gel Seat1/4 Turn Full Throttle KitRed Rear Tire StandBattery Tender What you get NOT installed with this bike!All original fairings (2004 Grey and Black Color Scheme)Blue Steel Brake LinesCarbon Fiber Enlarged Front Air ScoopTurn One Carbon Fiber Air Box I am sure I have forgotten something but will include it with the sale if I remember or find it. I will help however I can with but the buyer is responsible for shipping. I will also work with you on payment but I will not accept payments or SCAMS!! Please feel free to ask any questions! A little bit of History and Specs Honda RC51 (RVT1000R) - Great Sportbikes of the Past The Bike That Represents When Big Red Played The V-Twin Superbike Game By Don Smith posted Aug 27th, 2009 at 12:00am With the homologation approval period for its limited-production RC45 coming to an end in '99, Honda surprisingly announced that it would be introducing a new liter-size V-twin superbike in its upcoming 2000 model lineup to run alongside the then-new CBR929RR inline-four superbike. With four-cylinder machines still limited to 750cc in superbike racing, it was an obvious sign that Honda was dumping the multi-cylinder route and looking to take on Ducati at its own twin-cylinder game. HRC (Honda Racing Corporation, the racing arm of Honda Japan) played a major role in the design of the new twin, which was designated the VTR1000 SP1 everywhere in the world except the U.S., where it was known as the RC51 (even though its actual model designation was RVT1000R). In its first year, the Honda RC51 proved its performance potential by winning the '00 World Superbike title with Colin Edwards aboard. Meanwhile in the AMA Superbike series, a young Nicky Hayden just missed out on the title to Mat Mladin by a slim five points. Edwards grabbed another world title in '02, and Hayden would pick up a win in the Daytona 200 in his march to the '02 AMA Superbike championship. The $9999 retail price only lasted one year and by the time the 2001 models were released, the price had already bumped up to $10,999. In 2004 the price increased to $11,599 and then to $11,999 in 2006. In looking at the current NADA retail prices, one might notice that the RC has done better than the Honda one-liter CBRs. Engine and transmission · Top of Form Bottom of Form Engine type: 2 cylinders, 4-stroke, V-twin Displacement: 999 cc (61.04 cubic inches) Bore × stroke: 100 mm × 63.6 mm (oversquare - shortstroke) Cooling system: Water cooled Power: 180.83 HP (133 kW) @ 10000 rpm Torque: 96.3 Nm (9.82 kg-m) @ 8000 rpm Throttle: Cable operated Valves Valve train: DOHC, variable Valves per cylinder: 4 Fuel and ignition Sparks per cylinder: 1 Fuel supply system: Fuel injection Ignition type: Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.) Funnel diameter: 62 mm Compression: 10.8:1 Engine mounting: Transverse Lubrication system: Wet sump Gear box: Manual 6-speed Clutch: Wet, cable operated Final drive: Chain Spark plug pipe type: NGK, FR9BI-11 Motor oil: Semi-Synthetic, 10W/40 Starter: Electric Dimensions Wheel base: 1420 mm Trail: 95 mm Seat height: 820 mm Weight Curb weight: 217 kg Dry weight: 195 kg Chassis and suspension Frame type: aluminium, twin spar Front Suspension: Cartridge - upside-down Suspension travel: 130 mm Fork angle: 24° Brake: Twin Disk, Ø320 mm Tire: 120 / 70 R17 ZR Tire pressure: 2.48 bar, with pillion: 2.48 bar withpilion Rear Suspension: mono shock, Swingarm Suspension travel: 120 mm Brake: Disk, Ø220 mm Tire: 190 / 50 R17 ZR Tire pressure: 2.9 bar, with pillion: 2.9 bar withpilion Other ABS available: No Power-to-weight ratio: 0.61 HP/kg (1.63 kg/HP) Acceleration (0-100 km/h): 3 sec Top speed: 290 km/h Fuel capacity: 18.2 l Number of riders: 2 persons