Honda RC 51

Broadband power and torque. Incredibly stable, razor-sharp cornering. There's only one sportbike in the Honda line with this combination of race-honed performance and handling: the stellar RC51™, a machine that's won both the AMA and World Superbike crowns. Built around a 90-degree V-twin engine and twin-spar chassis, it's all about high tech — without the high maintenance. View Related Models CBR1000RR CBR600RR

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ENGINE
Engine Type 999cc liquid-cooled 90-degree V-twin
Bore and Stroke 100.0mm x 63.6mm
Compression Ratio 10.8:1
Valve Train DOHC; 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
OTHER
Emissions Meets current CARB and EPA standards. California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
Available Colors Black/Metallic Gray, Black/Metallic Gray
Model ID RVT1000R
FACTORY WARRANTY INFORMATION
1 year Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.