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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). |
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| ==Engine==
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| ; configuration : 999cc liquid-cooled 90-degree V-twin
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| ; Bore and Stroke : 100.0mm x 63.6mm
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| ; Compression Ratio : 10.8:1
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| ; Valve Train : DOHC; gear driven camshafts, four valves per cylinder
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| ; Carburetion : Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with two injectors per cylinder
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| ; Ignition : Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
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| ==Drive train==
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| ;Transmission : Close-ratio six-speed
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| ;Final Drive : #530 O-ring-sealed chain
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| ==Chassis, suspension, brakes==
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| ;Front Suspension : 43.0mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability, 5.1-inch travel
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| ;Rear Suspension : Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability, 4.7-inch travel
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| ;Front Brakes : Dual full-floating 320.0mm discs with four-piston calipers
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| ;Rear Brake : Single 220.0mm disc with single-piston caliper
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| ;Front Tire : 120/70ZR-17 radial
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| ;Rear Tire : 190/50ZR-17 radial
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| ==Dimensions==
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| ;Rake : 23.3 degrees
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| ;Trail : 94.6mm (3.7 inches)
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| ;Wheelbase : 55.9 inches
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| ;Seat Height : 32.5 inches
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| ;Dry Weight : 439 pounds
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| ;Fuel Capacity : 4.8 gallons, including 1.2-gallon reserve
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