2004 Honda RVT1000R RC51 Nicky Hayden Edition

2004 Honda RVT1000R
RC51 Nicky Hayden Edition
Miles: 2,500
Clean Montana Title
Comes with Joe Rocket Jacket
Bid at post: $16,888
Auction ends: Oct 26
No Reserve

Straight from BaT
This 2004 Honda RVT1000R RC51 is a Nicky Hayden Edition example that was produced to commemorate its namesake’s 2002 AMA Superbike championship, and it was purchased by the seller in 2023. The bike is powered by a 999cc DOHC V-twin mated to a six-speed transmission and is finished in red, black, and silver. Equipment includes adjustable Showa suspension, triple Nissin disc brakes, clip-on handlebars, and rearsets. This RVT1000R is now offered at no reserve in Kansas with a Joe Rocket riding jacket, uninstalled decals, and a clean Montana title in the name of the seller’s LLC.

Listing Details

• Chassis: JH2SC45334M400876
• 2,500 Miles
• Liquid-Cooled 999cc DOHC V-Twin
• Six-Speed Transmission
• Red & Silver Paint w/White & Black Accents
• 17″ Cast-Alloy Wheels
• Brushed-Aluminum Twin-Spar Frame
• Triple Nissin Disc Brakes
• Adjustable Showa Suspension
• Electronic Fuel Injection
• Joe Rocket Jacket

RSBFS
One week ago we saw one of these with just under 10k miles go for $10,069 on BaT. This one has only 2,500 miles and it comes with great paraphernalia.

Three years ago William posted an RC51 on RSBFS stating, “The Honda RC51 should need no introduction. Even the most causal superbike fan has heard the story of the RC51 duking it out with the best that Ducati had on offer. The racing was amazing, the stories were incredible and the road going versions were a beautiful thing to experience. The RC30 and RC45 before it are super sought after collectables and now is the time for the RC51 to shine. 133hp V-Twin will still put a smile on your face today.”

That example had only 322 miles and it sold for $18,349.73, three years ago.

My favorite source of info comes from the comments section. In July of 2023 LB commented about an RC51, “Of all the many bikes I’ve had the pleasure to ride, my RC51-SP2 remains my favorite street bike. (That includes the usual stable of Ducs.)

It was the one I most wish I hadn’t sold. Did everything exceedingly well – except traffic, that it hated. Between the tall first gear (great for spirited riding, as it made for a nice and usable first gear accelerating out of slower corners without the usual ratio gap into second) and the side-mounted radiators (again, worked great at speed – just sucked in traffic. Used to have to shut the bike off and push it… or ride along the shoulder and hope the officer understood the Bernoulli principle and bought my explanation “gee, officer, I simply HAD to or the bike would overheat.)

Actually, writing that reminded me:
I DID talk my way out of a ticket on my RC51. Was in a beat-up set of leathers (one of those that’s seen its last off at the track, and is thereafter relegated to street duty) and was scrubbing in a new set of tires I’d just installed. I was on a favorite country road, and new the area well. Perhaps I was riding a bit fast, and the cop who pulled me over said something like “hey, don’t do that HERE” and then gave me one of those looks that makes clear he is one of us… but also doesn’t want to be forced to write tickets to his own people, so he’d rather I just went to the track, thank you.

I thanked the officer, and rode no faster than the speed limit home. Not easy on that bada*s bike.

Whoever gets this bike is set for a great time.”

Great story LB. Thanks for sharing!

Good luck to the buyer and seller!