Difference between revisions of "Honda RC51"

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Honda stopped manufacturing the RC51 in [[2005]], [[2006]] being the last model year. Honda stopped official support for Superbike racing in 2003 (though various teams have had some factory support) and the RC51 was replaced by the [[Honda_CBR1000RR|CBR1000RR Fireblade]] as the Honda superbike racer (Superbike rules changed to allow 1000cc 4 cyclinder bikes in 2003).
Honda stopped manufacturing the RC51 in [[2005]], [[2006]] being the last model year. Honda stopped official support for Superbike racing in 2003 (though various teams have had some factory support) and the RC51 was replaced by the [[Honda_CBR1000RR|CBR1000RR Fireblade]] as the Honda superbike racer (Superbike rules changed to allow 1000cc 4 cyclinder bikes in 2003).
==Engine==
; configuration : 999cc liquid-cooled 90-degree V-twin
; Bore and Stroke : 100.0mm x 63.6mm
; Compression Ratio : 10.8:1
; Valve Train : DOHC; gear driven camshafts, four valves per cylinder
; Carburetion : Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with two injectors per cylinder
; Ignition : Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
==Drive train==
;Transmission : Close-ratio six-speed
;Final Drive : #530 O-ring-sealed chain
==Chassis, suspension, brakes==
;Front Suspension : 43.0mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability, 5.1-inch travel
;Rear Suspension : Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability, 4.7-inch travel
;Front Brakes : Dual full-floating 320.0mm discs with four-piston calipers
;Rear Brake : Single 220.0mm disc with single-piston caliper
;Front Tire : 120/70ZR-17 radial
;Rear Tire : 190/50ZR-17 radial
==Dimensions==
;Rake : 23.3 degrees
;Trail : 94.6mm (3.7 inches)
;Wheelbase : 55.9 inches
;Seat Height : 32.5 inches
;Dry Weight : 439 pounds
;Fuel Capacity : 4.8 gallons, including 1.2-gallon reserve