2006 Honda RC51

Not many pics available for this as yet. Still, looks like Honda might have introduced a bit of a belter.

Honda RC51
133-horsepower V-twin RC51 and a World and National championship to its credit.



Unique features
Prodigious power is produced across a broad rpm band, peaking with 133 bhp at 10,000 rpm and 71 lb./ft. of torque at 8000 rpm in street-legal trim.
Large, 62mm fuel injection throttle bodies inspired by HRC's championship works racers.
Two fuel injectors for each cylinder feature 12 laser-drilled jet holes in each injector tip for finer fuel atomization, resulting in more responsive throttle performance and faster, more efficient combustion for stronger power output.
Twin side-mounted radiators each have electric cooling fans to improve engine cooling.
HRC-designed press-forged aluminum swingarm.
HRC-designed integrated rear shock reservoir is positioned for easy fitment of center-up high-performance competition exhaust.
Five-spoke wheels feature aerodynamic forward-facing V-shaped spokes and Dunlop D208 tyres.
Large underseat tool tray. (more important than it sounds, trust me)

Specifications
Model: RVT1000R
Engine Type: 999cc liquid-cooled 90° V-twin
Bore and Stroke: 100mm x 63.6mm
Compression Ratio: 10.8:1
Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder
Carburetion: PGM-FI with two injectors per cylinder
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
Transmission: Close-ratio six-speed
Final Drive: #530 O-ring-sealed chain

Suspension
Front: 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 5.1 inches travel
Rear: Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 4.7 inches travel

Brakes
Front: Dual full-floating 320mm discs with four-piston calipers
Rear: Single 220mm disc with single-piston caliper

Tyres
Front: 120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear: 190/50R-17 radial
Wheelbase: 55.9 inches
Rake (Caster Angle): 23.3°
Seat Height: 32.5 inches
Dry Weight: 439 pounds
Fuel Capacity: 4.8 gallons, including 1.2-gallon reserve

I will own one in time. I love this bike.

It's a great bike... I wish I had one instead of my 2004 1000RR. But something tells me it's just too far out of its league with this year's bikes.

hopefully its not agian a PITA to ride around like her elder sisters. the SP-1 was terrible on the road. Twitchy, nervous and way to eager. (and that said by an ducati 996 addict! :lol: )

It still has a rake a bit to steep, a bit longer wheelbase though.

Yeah, but when you get it moving it's pretty incredible. I'd say the awful gearing and fans blowing hot air on your legs is the part that makes it suck on the road so much.