Segment: Sport / Super Sport
Production years: 2002, 2003
The Honda RC51 was a racing machine manufactured by Honda from 2000 to 2006, also known as the RTV1000R in the American market and VTR1000 SP1 in the European and Australian markets.
The 2000 and 2001 models were designated the SP1 and powered by a 999cc V-twin engine with dual fuel injectors and four valves per cylinder, delivering the power to a close-ratio six-speed manual transmission.
The 2002 to 2006 models were designated as the SP2 and featured several modifications, such as an updated fuel injection system with 12 laser-drilled holes for enhanced throttle response and a revised suspension system.
In 2003, Honda released the RVT1000R, a racing machine that retained many of the same features and specifications as the previous model and introduced different color combinations, such as Classic Red with Black and Silver with Black.
The bike's twin-spar aluminum frame was fitted with an adjustable 43 mm cartridge-type fork on the front and an adjustable Pro-Link gas-charged shock absorber on the rear for excellent suspension performance and handling.
In the braking department, the RVT1000R featured five-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels fitted with four-piston calipers, two 320 mm discs on the front, and a single-piston caliper with a 220 mm disc on the rear for strong stopping power.
The 2003 Honda RVT100R was set in motion by a 999cc four-stroke-V-twin liquid-cooled engine that boasted 136 hp with maximum potency at 9,500 rpm and 105 Nm (77 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.
engine specs | Type: | liquid-cooled 90-degree V-twin, 4-stroke DOHC | Displacement: | 999 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.9x2.5 in OR 99 mm | Compression Ratio: | 10.8:1 | Horsepower: | 136/9500 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 77/8000 lb-ft/RPM OR 104/8000 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | PGM-FI with 12-hole injectors |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 6 Speed, manual, close ratio | Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | O-ring-sealed chain |
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chassis specs | Frame: | Aluminum Pro Frame | Front Suspension: | 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 130mm (5.1 in.) travel | Rear Suspension: | HMAS Pro-Link single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 120mm (4.7 in.) travel | Front Brake: | Dual full-floating 320mm discs with four-piston calipers | Rear Brake: | Single 230mm disc with single-piston caliper |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | 32.2 in OR 818 mm | Wheelbase: | 55.9 in OR 1420 mm | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 430 lbs OR 195 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 4.8 gallons OR 18.2 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 120/70ZR-17 | Rear: | 190/50ZR-17 |
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power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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