| Honda RC51 Discussion of the Honda RC51, Honda SP1, and Honda SP2 Motorcycles. | 
04-22-2006, 11:02 PM
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Join Date: 01-27-2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 26
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Reputation Power: 6 | Just picked up a RC51
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.
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04-22-2006, 11:14 PM
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#2 | | Mr. Brownstone
Join Date: 02-07-2002 Location: UT
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Reputation Power: 37 | Re: Just picked up a RC51
What year?
No.
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04-22-2006, 11:33 PM
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#3 | | Season start in Feb.
Join Date: 07-12-2004 Location: Huntsville AL
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Reputation Power: 39 | Re: Just picked up a RC51
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 
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04-23-2006, 12:56 AM
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#4 | | Every ride a gift...
Join Date: 03-02-2003 Location: Idaho, USA Age: 48
Posts: 4,132
Reputation Power: 23 | Re: Just picked up a RC51
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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.
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04-23-2006, 10:21 AM
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Join Date: 01-27-2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 26
Posts: 83
Reputation Power: 6 | Re: Just picked up a RC51
its a 2001.
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04-23-2006, 3:07 PM
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Join Date: 06-10-2004 Location: MI
Posts: 1,279
Reputation Power: 10 | Re: Just picked up a RC51
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Originally Posted by Tempest929 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.
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04-23-2006, 4:33 PM
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Join Date: 01-27-2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 26
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Reputation Power: 6 | Re: Just picked up a RC51
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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?
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04-23-2006, 4:54 PM
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Join Date: 01-27-2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 26
Posts: 83
Reputation Power: 6 | Re: Just picked up a RC51
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.
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04-23-2006, 5:12 PM
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Join Date: 06-05-2001 Location: Murder City, Michigan Age: 60
Posts: 8,271
Reputation Power: 30 | Re: Just picked up a RC51
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Originally Posted by Tempest929 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.
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04-23-2006, 5:52 PM
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#10 | | Resident Cockhole
Join Date: 05-26-2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN Age: 34
Posts: 806
Reputation Power: 8 | Re: Just picked up a RC51
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....
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04-23-2006, 7:49 PM
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#11 | | Every ride a gift...
Join Date: 03-02-2003 Location: Idaho, USA Age: 48
Posts: 4,132
Reputation Power: 23 | Re: Just picked up a RC51
$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.
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04-23-2006, 8:14 PM
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Join Date: 04-16-2006 Location: Boston Age: 38
Posts: 28
Reputation Power: 0 | Re: Just picked up a RC51
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....  | |
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04-23-2006, 8:30 PM
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Join Date: 06-10-2004 Location: MI
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Reputation Power: 10 | Re: Just picked up a RC51
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Originally Posted by jwm2k3 High or low, I dont care....MINT MINT and it chose me as its next rider.... |
And that is all that matters.  | |
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