Honda RVT1000R RC51

Honda RVT1000R RC51
Manufacturer	Honda
Production	2000 - 2006
Class	Sport Bike
Engine	liquid-cooled 90-degree V-twin, 4-stroke DOHC
Bore / Stroke	99.1mm x 99.1mm
Compression ratio	10.8:1
Horsepower	133.03 HP (99.2 KW) @ 10000RPM
Torque	70.81 ft/lbs (96.0 Nm) @ 8000RPM
Fuel System	Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with two injectors per cylinder
Spark Plug	NGK IHR9H-11 `00-06
Battery	YUASA YTZ12-S `00-06
Transmission	Gear box: 6 Speed, manual, close ratio Final Drive: #530 O-ring-sealed chain Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual
Final Drive	Chain: 530 `00-06
Suspension	Front: 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 5.1 inches travel Rear: Pro-Link HMAS single shock w/spring-preload, rebound- & compression-damping adjustability; 4.7-in. travel
Brakes	Front: Dual full-floating 320mm discs with four-piston calipers Rear: Single 220mm disc with single-piston caliper
Front Tire	120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear Tire	190/50ZR-17 radial
Wheelbase	55.91 inches (1420 mm)
Seat Height	32.52 inches (826 mm)
Weight	199.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil	Honda GN4 10W-40
Manuals	Service Manual

The Honda RVT1000R RC51 was a liquid-cooled 90-degree V-twin, 4-stroke DOHC Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Honda between 2000 and 2006. Max torque was 70.81 ft/lbs (96.0 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 133.03 HP (99.2 KW) @ 10000 RPM.

Engine

A 99.1mm bore x 99.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 999.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a 6 Speed, manual, close ratio transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.

Chassis

It came with a 120/70ZR-17 radial front tire and a 190/50ZR-17 radial rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Dual full-floating 320mm discs with four-piston calipers in the front and a Single 220mm disc with single-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 5.1 inches travel while the rear was equipped with a Pro-Link HMAS single shock w/spring-preload, rebound- & compression-damping adjustability; 4.7-in. travel. The wheelbase was 55.91 inches (1420 mm) long.

2000 Honda RVT1000R RC51

Created to deliver race track performance, the 1999 RC51 is in fact a street-legal superbike-class machine, designed to carry the Honda legacy into the future. This bike provides world-class racing performance at an affordable price, allowing enthusiasts to get as close as possible to the WSBK standards.

With a track-ready frame and engine tuned for sizzling performance, the RVT1000R RC51 is a true production superbike, intended for experienced riders in search of world-class racing thrills.

2001 Honda RVT1000R RC51

A history-making bike, the Honda RVT1000R RC51 brought a new dimension to superbike racing, both in the World Series and world endurance. The 2000 iteration builds on the iconic RC30 machine and takes things a step further, with better engineering and more performance and power on tap.

Racing-grade parts are standard, shaving off weight and adding power, while handling has also been improved with revised top-drawer suspensions. Race-spec tires and looks that could kill complete this piece industrial modern art.

2002 Honda RVT1000R RC51

With a bold RC51 isignia proudly displayed on the side panels, the 2001 RVT1000R RC51 needs no presentation. This is as close to a real superbike as you'll ever get... unless you're a WSBK rider or mechanic, so treat the bike accordingly.

This machine oozes SBK-derived technology and rides just as well. Lighter, more powerful and more agile than the predecessors, the 2001 RVT1000R RC51 sports a heap of revised parts aimed at delivering race track performance on real-life streets. However, both you and the machine will be so much happier at the track, every now and then.

2003 Honda RVT1000R RC51

The RVT1000R RC51 is a true sportsbike in a street-legal guise, a machine for the skilled riders who want to get a better glimpse of what real racing beasts are like. A revered and feared name in WSBK, the 2002 RVT1000R RC51 packs plenty of usable power for both urban and track riding.

With lots of parts derived from Honda's racing programs, the RVT1000R RC51 delivers impeccable performance and is a very good training bike for those aiming to take their shot at racing glory.

2004 Honda RVT1000R RC51

The 2003 RVT1000R RC51 is the replica of the bike Nicky Hayden used to win the 2002 AMA Superbike championship. Basically, this machine will get you as close as possible to what track-designed superbikes are like, providing sizzling performance and allowing skilled riders to show their peers who's the boss.

This motorcycle is loaded with lots of racing-grade parts, but comes in a street-legal package, with turn signals, fully-functional headlights and all.

2005 Honda RVT1000R RC51

With its abilities to win races proven multiple times on the most famous tracks around the world, the RVT1000R RC51 is a championship-class bike, with the 2004 edition making no exception. This model year comes in a more sober livery, with black and metallic grey wings. and black powder coated frame, wheels and swingarm.

A zero-compromise machine, the 2003 RVT1000R RC51 is capable to deliver sizzling amounts of power. With HRC-derived components in the stock trim, this bike is engineered to allow experienced riders to push their limits even farther.

2006 Honda RVT1000R RC51

Year after year, Honda delivers new versions of their acclaimed, championship-winning RC51 sport machine, the street-legal version of the track beast. With 133 horsepower to spare and surgically-precise injection and throttle, the 2005 RC51 carries on the winning DNA heritage and provides the riders with the closest experience to a real Superbike machine possible in the "civilian" world.

With plenty of HRC-designed, race-derived parts, the 2005 RVT1000R RC51 delivers top-notch performance in an affordable package which will be sensational on both the street and especially the track.