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RC51

$11,599 BASE MSRP

Available December 2003

AMA Superbike champion. Two-time World Superbike king. Just when you thought this V-twin masterpiece couldn't get any racier, along comes the autographed 2004 Nicky Hayden replica RC51 with all-new Team Honda decal kit to give it the championship look of the 2002 AMA title-winner.
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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
Engine Type 999cc liquid-cooled 90° V-twin
Bore and Stroke 100.0mm x 63.6mm
Compression Ratio 10.8:1
Valve Train DOHC; four valves per cylinder
Carburetion PGM-FI with two injectors per cylinder
Ignition Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
DRIVE TRAIN
Transmission Close-ratio six-speed
Final Drive #530 O-ring-sealed chain
CHASSIS, SUSPENSION, BRAKE & WHEELS
Front Suspension 43.0mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 5.1-inch travel
Rear Suspension Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 4.7-inch travel
Front Brakes Dual full-floating 320.0mm discs with four-piston calipers
Rear Brake Single 220.0mm disc with single-piston caliper
Front Tire 120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear Tire 190/50R-17 radial
DIMENSIONS
Rake 23.5 degrees
Trail 94.6mm (3.7 inches)
Wheelbase 55.9 inches
Seat Height 32.3 inches
Dry Weight 430.0 pounds
Fuel Capacity 4.8 gallons, including 1.2-gallon reserve
OTHER
Emissions California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
Available Colors Red/Metallic Silver with race team stickers and graphics package
Model ID RVT1000R
 
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