Just picked up a RC51

Tempest929 · 04-22-2006, 11:02 PM

Well I have been on all the newer inline fours and just sold my gsxr1000 2 months ago. I saw the bike sitting at a car dealership and stopped. I always wanted a RC51 but underestimated them. He wanted $6500 for it. The bike was in great condition. The paint looked really good. It was all stock except for a power commander. I rode the RC51 for about 30 minutes and was impressed. It handled so well. Alot of power in the lower rpms. I love the bike. I will post pics up soon. Do you guys think the bike was worth $6500? It has 11k miles on it.

BDA116 · 04-22-2006, 11:14 PM

What year?
No.

sheepofblue · 04-22-2006, 11:33 PM

Sounds a bit high but what year? SP2s are worth more used. Of course even if it is high keep looking and get an RC anyway

bwhip · 04-23-2006, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Tempest929

Well I have been on all the newer inline fours and just sold my gsxr1000 2 months ago. I saw the bike sitting at a car dealership and stopped. I always wanted a RC51 but underestimated them. He wanted $6500 for it. The bike was in great condition. The paint looked really good. It was all stock except for a power commander. I rode the RC51 for about 30 minutes and was impressed. It handled so well. Alot of power in the lower rpms. I love the bike. I will post pics up soon. Do you guys think the bike was worth $6500? It has 11k miles on it.

Might be worth it but depends on the year. You'll love the bike either way. I love mine more every time I ride it.

Tempest929 · 04-23-2006, 10:21 AM

its a 2001.

gt702 · 04-23-2006, 3:07 PM

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its a 2001.

That is high for a 2001, especially stock ... but about right for a dealership. Try to find a 2002+ model. Lots of improvements and refinements from '02 on. You should be able to get a real nice bike with some goodies for that price. Love my 2000 (same as 2001), but it is worth getting the updates. Or if you decide you like it, offer a lot lower and be willing to warlk away. Good luck.

Tempest929 · 04-23-2006, 4:33 PM

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Originally Posted by gt702

That is high for a 2001, especially stock ... but about right for a dealership. Try to find a 2002+ model. Lots of improvements and refinements from '02 on. You should be able to get a real nice bike with some goodies for that price. Love my 2000 (same as 2001), but it is worth getting the updates. Or if you decide you like it, offer a lot lower and be willing to warlk away. Good luck.

whats a good price for the 2000?

Tempest929 · 04-23-2006, 4:54 PM

I have my neighbor who has a 1998 bmw k1200rs with 50k miles wanting to trade.. hmmm lol. I wonder which bike is worthed more.

abtech · 04-23-2006, 5:12 PM

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I have my neighbor who has a 1998 bmw k1200rs with 50k miles wanting to trade.. hmmm lol. I wonder which bike is worthed more.

I paid 6500 for my 2000 back in 03 and it came with extra wheels, a Penske shock and a ton of extras. It had about 4300 miles on it.

southpark460 · 04-23-2006, 5:52 PM

I paid $5500 for my '01 last summer and it was fairly well equipped, and included front and rear stand, Geza cover, battery tender, and all of the OEM parts. I would think $5000 would be the max. You never see sport bikes under $5000. That magic floor....

bwhip · 04-23-2006, 7:49 PM

$6200 for my '02 last December, with PCIII, Sato Banzais, 15/41 gearing w/520 chain, flapper mod, and PAIR mod. It had about 14K miles, but with the gearing change causing the speedo to read high, actual miles were probably closer to 12K.

jwm2k3 · 04-23-2006, 8:14 PM

Im picking up an RC51 in 3 days. 2003 with 2400 miles, two bros slip ons, corbin seat, nice undertail, runs and sounds awesome, as you would imagine for a 2K mile Honda. Price....$7500

High or low, I dont care....MINT MINT and it chose me as its next rider....

gt702 · 04-23-2006, 8:30 PM

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High or low, I dont care....MINT MINT and it chose me as its next rider....

And that is all that matters.