The Honda RVT1000 SP-2 might lack the drop-dead sex appeal of a Ducati, but Honda’s legendary reputation for build-quality and reliability offer up a charm all their own. Back in the mid-1990s, Ducati was seeing unprecedented success on and off track with Massimo Tamburini’s brainchild, the 916 and its derivatives. On-track, it could be argued…
2002 Honda RC-51 SP2 on eBay The 90s were a tough time for Honda on the racetrack. World Superbike regulations allowed v-twins a displacement increase up to 999cc to make up for the horsepower “advantage” that the four cylinder motorcycles had. The Ducati 916 used this to thoroughly dominate WSBK to the tune of five championships in…
There is a new documentary out called ROAD which which is based on the life on motorcycling legend Joey Dunlop so it seemed extra appropriate to post a Joey Dunlop commemorative edition RC51/VTR1000. Back in 1997 Honda’s response to a resurgent Ducati was its own V-Twin, the SP-1, which would be the basis of the…
I’ve seen the number 3: as in 3 Piega’s that made it to the U.S. If you are wondering what it is, think Bimota but with a rich racing history that goes back decades. There is a Honda VTR1000 SP1 engine hiding in there along with the Honda fuel injection. Mondial claimed to have changed…
Sean forwards us this spot on eBay UK for an instant Honda sportbike collection. The collection includes an RC30, RC45, RC51, CB1100R, and other signification Honda specials. If you just hit the lotto or feel like making your investment portfolio a whole lot more interesting, bid accordingly! dc Honda Sportbike Collection For Sale on eBay…
Update 7.18.2013: This bike had sold but the owner has informed us the sale fell through. Links updated. -dc Located in South Carolina is this barely used Nicky Hayden edition RC51 with just 1877 miles. While this special edition only gets cosmetic upgrades (polished frame and swingarm, white number plates, sticker kit, and affixed with…
Location: Thomasville, GA Mileage: 1,877 Price: $9,800 BIN The RC51 is a well known Honda V-twin that is the last in the evolution of the RC line made famous by the introduction of the RC30. Granted the RC30 and RC45 have quite a bit more appeal to many buyers than the RC51,…
Ken forwarded us this unusual auction. The main auction is for an RC51 SP2 with 28k miles. It looks pretty good with some easy to reverse modifications like turn signals and windscreen. The seller states there is small ding in the tank and that the reserve is set pretty low. BUT, if the buyer opts…