2000 Honda RC51 RVT1000R SP1
Miles: 11,000
Clean Florida Title
$5,800 OBO
SELLER
Available is this 2000 Honda RC51 SP1, a legendary V-twin Duc-killing homologation race special. They don’t show up often so take this chance to own a piece of Honda and motorcycle racing history. Although not as refined as the SP2 model that followed, this is still a better motorcycle than anything else out there. I am not desperate to sell, but would like to make some room. I have priced this 2000 RC51 reasonably considering mileage/condition, however I am open to negotiation. There are a few SMALL paint/ding blemishes on this bike, nothing out of the ordinary for a 2000. There are a few scratches/scuffs on exhaust. This is a strong, reliable machine that runs like a beast and sounds like nothing else. There are numerous upgrades and aftermarket items; Scotts steering damper, billet levers, flush mount front signals, rear LED fender eliminator, dark smoke double-bubble, LED Headlights, rear spools. Please note all photos carefully so there are no surprises. Clear FL title in hand and THREE keys, tool bag, owner’s manual. This RC51 is ready to ride, with recent full-service done at Sanford Motorsports. BRAND NEW tires (Battleax) Front and Rear.
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* Serious, Cash buyers only, no tire-kicking gazers looking for a fleece. *
* Let’s not waste each other’s time, come out and see it and bring your helmet to ride this RC51 Home. *
* Adults only No Kid Games, I’m looking for that ONE serious rider who wants a good race bike. *
* If you see this posting, this RC51 is STILL AVAILABLE. *
* Thanks for looking, Have a great day. *
Almost exactly 2 years ago Donn featured a 2000 RC51 on RSBFS, “More oriented toward the track than the previous Firestorm, the RC51 was built to homologate the design for racing, with the quite oversquare 996cc tuned for 136 hp and 77 ft.-lbs. of torque. The alloy twin-beam chassis used the engine as a load-carrying stiffener, and the side-venting rads kept frontal area low. A scoop between the headlights delivered fresh air to the engine, and individual exhausts sent used air aft. Components on the homologation special included the 320mm Nissin brakes and wide six spoke alloy wheels.”
In 2020 Mike had this to say, “The incredible Honda RVT1000R – perhaps better known by its more popular moniker, the RC51 – was a motorcycle built out of need. The need was not in the showroom, but on the racetrack. WSBK rules changed in 1998, allowing twins to have a capacity advantage over the currently dominant 750cc fours. This opened the door for a decade of Ducati dominance; their v-twins were allowed to be 999cc, giving them a distinct advantage. Deciding that they could play the game just as well, Honda threw their engineering might at the problem and the RC51 was born. A winner on the racetrack, the RC51 remains a significant platform that bred a tamed racer for the street.”
Not many photos here, but from what we can see it looks like a sick bike.
Good luck to the buyer and seller!