2005 Honda RC51 Pictures & Specs

Honda RC51 Specifications

Honda RC51 MSRP: $11,599

Honda RC51 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


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Honda RC51 Drive Train:
Transmission Close-ratio six-speed
Final Drive #530 O-ring-sealed chain

Honda RC51 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

Honda RC51 Dimensions:
Rake 23.5 degrees
Trail 94.6mm (3.7 inches)
Wheelbase 55.9 inches
Seat Height 32.3 inches
Dry Weight 430.0 pounds
Fuel Capacity 4.8 gallons, including 1.2-gallon reserve

Honda RC51 Other:
Emissions California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
Available Colors Red/Metallic Silver
Model ID RVT1000R
1 year Coverage of defects in materials and workmanship