HONDA RVT1000R RC51 (1999-2000) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda RVT1000R, also known as the VTR1000 SP1 in the European and Australian markets, was a V-twin sports motorcycle manufactured by Honda from 2000 to 2006. It was a racing superbike with a highly geared transmission for top-speed performance.

The RVT1000R was designed to be used by Hoanda's racing team in the Superbike World Championship. The model manufactured from 2000 to 2001 were designated as the SP1 and the models made from 2002 to 2006 were designated as the SP2, with updated fuel injection and suspension systems.

The bike had a twin-spar aluminum alloy frame that supported the 999cc V-twin engine with two fuel injectors and four valves per cylinder, boasting 136 hp at 9,500 rpm and 105 Nm (77 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.

With a six-speed manual transmission and a dry weight of 196 kg (432 lbs), the 2000 Honda RVT1000R reached a top speed of 275 kph (171 mph).

The front suspension was handled by an adjustable 43 mm inverted cartridge-type fork with 130 mm wheel travel, while the rear was operated by an adjustable Pro-Link gas-charged shock absorber with 120 mm wheel travel.

In the braking department, a four-piston caliper with a 320 mm disc handled the front wheel stopping power, while the rear wheel braking performance was operated by a dual-piston caliper with a 220 mm disc.

Also, in 2000, the RVT1000R won the World Superbike Championship with Colin Edwards behind bars and riding for the Castrol team.