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Honda RC51: Discussion of the Honda RC51, Honda SP1, and Honda SP2 Motorcycles. | |||||||
12-08-2005, 6:12 PM
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| Join Date: 12-01-2005 Location: NJ
Bike(s): Suzuki GSXR Telefonica Posts: 20
Rep:  (10) Rep Power: 0
| RC 51: to buy or not? Hi, I am a new member here. I am in the market for a new bike after I sold my GSX-R about a year ago. I am in love with honda's (RC51, CBR's, Interceptor, etc.) and I came across a deal a couple of days ago. It is a 2001 Honda RC51 with 8k miles. It has a 2 brother's carbon exhaust and some minor modifications. The price is 5k$ after strong negotiation. This is alittle more than I wanted to spend but I see this bike being a really good deal. I initially wanted to spend 4k$ and get a CBR F41 (2001-2003). Will the bike make up the price difference or will I just be as happy with the F4i? I have been riding for a year and do ride alot. I dont do any track events, but I do get out there for the very-spirited riding occasions( mountains and twisties). I know the RC will have a better re-sale value, and is a better overall bike, but what I am aksing is will I as a non-racer be able to appreciate the RC? Sorry I know this is long, but I dont want to make a mistake by spending the extra money. I know its not alot only 1k$, but its still money I could put towards something else. Thanks. | |
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12-08-2005, 6:24 PM
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| Join Date: 11-28-2005 Location: canada
Bike(s): '99 VFR800 W/RC51 usd forks, brakes Posts: 111
Rep: (76) Rep Power: 3
| Re: RC 51: to buy or not? The RC is definetly more track-oriented than an F4i. Having said that, a set of Helibars and a Sargent seat would pretty much transform the RC. I'd go for the torquey V-twin, though I might get flamed from the Fireblade owners.  |
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12-08-2005, 6:51 PM
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| Blow me.   Join Date: 05-23-2004 Location: Omnipresent
Bike(s): 998RR4 Age: 26 Posts: 11,500
Rep:  (1676) Rep Power: 32
 | Re: RC 51: to buy or not? 5 grand? Buy it. |
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12-08-2005, 6:51 PM
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| Resident Cockhole  Join Date: 05-26-2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN
Bike(s): 2000 CBR929RR, 2001 RC51 Age: 32 Posts: 807
Rep: (206) Rep Power: 6
  | Re: RC 51: to buy or not? If you have to ask, you don't deserve it...  You'll love the RC. |
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12-09-2005, 11:17 AM
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| Join Date: 12-01-2005 Location: NJ
Bike(s): Suzuki GSXR Telefonica Posts: 20
Rep: (10) Rep Power: 0
| Re: RC 51: to buy or not? Well guys. I decided to buy it. I like it thus far, but unfortunately in NJ we just had 8 inches of snow and I cant ride it. I will post some pics and opinions once the snow clears here. Thanks for the help. |
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12-09-2005, 11:25 AM
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  Join Date: 06-10-2004 Location: MI
Bike(s): Enough for now Posts: 1,279
Rep: (248) Rep Power: 8
| Re: RC 51: to buy or not? Congrats. Coming from a GSXR, the ergos shouldn't bother you too much, and as noted a couple minor changes can fix that. My 2000 had some first year issues with suspension and FI tuning. Revalving the forks (Dan Kyle) and an Ohlins fixed the suspension, and the PCIII fixed the injection issue. I believe the later years were better in these regards. Good luck waiting until the thaw.  |
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