This first year RC51 was built by Honda to better compete against Ducati in World Superbike. They achieved their goal in the first year with Colin Edwards taking the championship. However this bike pays tribute to another rider who also had success on the RC51, Nicky Hayden. The owner has chosen his 2006 MotoGP Repsol livery to apply to this bike.
2000 Honda RC51 Repsol custom for sale on eBay
quote from the seller:
A 2000 Honda RC51 Repsol replica with only 4800 miles on it. I purchased it with 300 miles on it from a guy that was intimidated by the bikes power. The motor is still all stock except the following mods:
I did the air filter modification recommended by Kyle racing and I Installed the Kyle Racing’s intake air flapper valve removal kit, a Jardine dual high mount exhaust, a Power Commander and had it professionally dyno tune.
The bikes suspension has been professionally gone though and it handles like a dream. The most dramatic improvement in handling occurred when we installed the: Kyle Racing dog bone lower shock mount, the Scott’s steering damper and
a higher profile 55 series 180 rear tire.When I had the Repsol Replica paint job done on the tank I had the body shop pin stripe and paint around the existing Nicky Hayden tribute signature (see picture).
I’m 6′ 4″ so I added a set of:
Heli clip on bars that gave me slightly more of an upright position and after I installed the Sato rear sets that I installed a custom milled block of aluminum with threaded holes in it to relocate the foot pegs down and back even more to gain extra leg room. I have not had any peg dragging problems to date but if you want to raise them up again you can either remove the added plates or simply adjust the height by relocating the adjustable mounting bolts.Other goodies:
Just installed a new Ballistic light weight battery
Rear Wave rotor not mounted yet
Flush mount front blinkers,
Texas fairings undertail with LED blinkers
While I expect purists and collectors will need to avert their eyes, for those who wished Honda did a Repsol RC51 may have found what they’ve been looking for. This example has thoughtful modifications as well that will benefit an SP1 RC51 and make for a great rider.
dc
The 2000 RC51 was not available with a Nicky Hayden tribute, only 2004
This is a custom build.
dc
I don’t see why this is on here. I understand you guys want some extra cashflow, and featured bikes for sale is one way of making ends meet, but this looks like your typical squid-51. the only thing it’s missing is an extended swingarm and some more chrome.
Very nice bike. i have one myself 2004 honda rc51 repsol replica. Nice Work how much.?