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Honda RC51
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The Honda RC51, also known as the RVT1000R (in the United States) or VTR1000 SP1 (Europe and Australia), is a 90° V-twin motorcycle produced by Honda from 2000 to 2006.[3]
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Manufacturer | Honda |
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Also called | RVT1000R VTR1000SP1 VTR1000SP2 |
Production | 2000 - 2006 |
Predecessor | RVF750 RC45 |
Successor | CBR1000RR |
Class | Sport bike |
Engine | 999 cc liquid-cooled 90° V-twin |
Bore / stroke | 100 mm × 63.6 mm (3.94 in × 2.50 in) |
Compression ratio | 10.8:1 |
Top speed | 174 mph (280 km/h)[1] |
Power | 133 hp (99 kW) (claimed)[2] 118 hp (88 kW) (rear wheel)[3] |
Torque | 71.4 lb⋅ft (96.8 N⋅m) (rear wheel)[1] |
Transmission | Close-ratio six-speed |
Rake, trail | 24.5 degrees / 100.5 mm (3.96 in) SP1 23.5 degrees / 94.6 mm (3.72 in) SP2 |
Wheelbase | 1,409.7 mm (55.50 in) SP1 1,425.7 mm (56.13 in)SP2 |
Seat height | 825.5 mm (32.50 in) |
Weight | 440 lb (200 kg) (dry) 489 lb (222 kg) (wet) |
Fuel capacity | 4.8 gallons, including 1.2 gallon reserve |
Fuel consumption | 8.4 L/100 km; 34 mpg‑imp (28 mpg‑US) |
Related | VTR1000F "Super Hawk" |
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