Sell me on the RC51.

Colo.TJ · 12-26-2004, 10:04 AM

I am planning on turning my 98' into a naked street fighter and I was going to pick up a new RR. Recently I've been thinking about the RC, especially w/ the new paint scheme. I know that it's a great bike but I prefer the power delivery of a inline four to that of a V-twin. Athough I have never ridden an RC I'm making my comparisons to the Harley I borrowed a few years back for Daytona Bike Week. Is the power delivery similar or is it completly different? More importantly, are the ergos more comfortable on the RC compared to the RR? Why do I want an RC over an RR?

CBRBob · 12-26-2004, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Colo.TJ

Sell me on the RC51.

Here ya go......

TGZ13 · 12-26-2004, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by CBRBob

Here ya go......

I just posted something in another link about the 51 HERE

But its really a matter of what you are looking for. RC is heavier then most but with a little work you can help that and besides its really not noticeable once you are on the move.

The pull from 1-6 is insane (i re-geared -1fr/+2rear) and it now has the power right where it needs to be

And like I mentioned in the other thread screech or thump and how much you really want to stand out

Here is my last effort on the sale

Jack · 12-26-2004, 10:55 AM

What type of Harley. The RC is a completely different animal, revs a lot quicker. Take one for a ride and see for yourself. It's not the best bike, but it's a lot of fun.

Chain · 12-26-2004, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack

The RC is a completely different animal, revs a lot quicker. Take one for a ride and see for yourself. It's not the best bike, but it's a lot of fun.

I don't mean to get overly philosophical, but what exactly is the "best" bike?

If I could ride a Fiddy-Juan 600 miles in a day and not need chiropractic aftercare, it's probably the bike I'd own right now.

Anyway, whatever gets your blood pumpin', I say. The RC's got alot going for it.

SYKOTYK · 12-26-2004, 11:28 AM

C'mon Chain that is not the answer you are supposed to give. Try this....

Screw the RC51, get a real bike, like the Hayabusa.

OK, just kidding. I tried to talk my better half into letting me get an RC along with the 'busa, just can't afford it right now.

BDA116 · 12-26-2004, 11:57 AM

Here's a print ad used once Honda found out the typical RC51 demographic:

Chain · 12-26-2004, 1:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SYKOTYK

C'mon Chain that is not the answer you are supposed to give. Try this....

Screw the RC51, get a real bike, like the Hayabusa.

OK, just kidding. I tried to talk my better half into letting me get an RC along with the 'busa, just can't afford it right now.

Umkay.

Phock the Honda. Getcherself a man's motorcycle, a ground pounding 1300cc Busa!

How's that?

abtech · 12-26-2004, 2:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BDA116

Here's a print ad used once Honda found out the typical RC51 demographic:

I need to have that jpg made into a set of stickers for the racebike . . .

Chain · 12-26-2004, 2:25 PM

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Originally Posted by abtech

I need to have that jpg made into a set of stickers for the racebike . . .

Believe it or not, I think the RC looks pretty good in hot pink and black.

ND4SPD · 12-26-2004, 2:40 PM

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Originally Posted by abtech

I need to have that jpg made into a set of stickers for the racebike . . .

How are you gonna attach the fairy without it getting in the way?

BDA116 · 12-26-2004, 2:58 PM

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Originally Posted by abtech

I need to have that jpg made into a set of stickers for the racebike . . .

If I had a print/cut machine I'd send you some tomorrow. But I haven't made that purchase yet.
If you're serious, I can email you the .psd and you could have them done locally.

01-26-2005, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Chain

I don't mean to get overly philosophical, but what exactly is the "best" bike?

If I could ride a Fiddy-Juan 600 miles in a day and not need chiropractic aftercare, it's probably the bike I'd own right now.

Anyway, whatever gets your blood pumpin', I say. The RC's got alot going for it.

That may be his sentiment because he has an MV

......I got a good view of it at Grattan as I was passing him

Chain · 01-26-2005, 10:24 PM

I've gathered you're a fast scooter on your R.

deez · 01-26-2005, 10:28 PM

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Sell me on the RC51.

NO.

sheepofblue · 01-26-2005, 10:40 PM

Good bike but must be a diesel

Rios929 · 01-26-2005, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Colo.TJ

... Athough I have never ridden an RC I'm making my comparisons to the Harley I borrowed a few years back for Daytona Bike Week. Is the power delivery similar or is it completly different? ...

Harleys have power delivery?

01-26-2005, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Chain

I've gathered you're a fast scooter on your R.

Just average really

Did I mention there'll be a Busa at Pahrump this weekend?

....Come on out!

phobiaphobe · 01-26-2005, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Rios929

Harleys have power delivery?

yep. spend about ten grand in the SCREAMIN EAGLE (TM) performance parts catalogue and they'll deliver the parts right to your door.

Newfie TLR · 01-27-2005, 7:29 AM

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Sell me on the RC51.

A V-Twin Sport bike with Honda's styling and quality!!

'Nuff said!!

(BTW, I don't own one, maybe next year.)

Two more things:

That has to be the first time the word Harley was used in the same sentence as RC!! Anyone else pick that up??

BDA, that P/Chop was awesome. You have a real talent for colours that look gay!! (I wonder if that talent is like The Blues, you have to live them first before you can play them??

)

Rigor · 01-27-2005, 7:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack

What type of Harley. The RC is a completely different animal...........

comparing a Harleyto an RC is like comparing Jenna Jamison to someone's grandmother. sure they both got tits, but...............

the RC is a sport bike. it's not the fastest. it's not the slowest. it has certain qualities that you can't fine in a GSXR, or a CBR. it's a twin with fuel injection and dual exhaust and a racing history. go to a bike night and see how many RC's there are. you can't swing a dead cat in a circle and not hit a GSXR..........

Harley's don't turn, stop or accelerate like a sport bike and you can't compare anything on them, with the possible exception of torque, due to both being v-twins. the RC has injectors for each cylinder and Harleys have one carb for two cylinders or a throttle body unit. then there's the OCC bikes............

300mm tires are like trying to lean a flat-bottomed boat on your driveway..

you either like the RC or you don't.

CBR Riding Fool · 01-27-2005, 1:10 PM

Comparing a Harley to an RC

Its like comparing a 70s Buick to a new vette. But they have a V8

Rigor · 01-27-2005, 1:27 PM

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Originally Posted by CBR Riding Fool

Comparing a Harley to an RC

Its like comparing a 70s Buick to a new vette. But they have a V8

what if it's a 455 Buick GS..............??? huh, huh....... ??

Baketech · 01-27-2005, 1:36 PM

The Harley makes as much torque as the SC, looks better and is made in Amerika....easy choice...

tigerblade · 01-27-2005, 3:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BDA116

Here's a print ad used once Honda found out the typical RC51 demographic:

Well it is the official motorcycle of the Bravo channel. I still contend that owning an RC51 has nothing to do with being ghey.