The RC51 was designed as the motorcycle to be used by Honda 's racing teams in the Superbike World Championship. [5] The 2000–2001 models are designated SP1, while the 2002–2006 …

May 27, 2012 · SP1's is extruded aluminium, SP2's is hydro formed aluminium, slightly longer and lighter. (2). SP1's injectors are 2 hole, SP2's are 12 hole for finer atomisation of fuel.

The RC51 is no 954 in terms of flickability, but the new bike turns in with an ease and precision that's head and shoulders above the old bike. Pick your line, shove the bar and you're there.

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Nov 23, 2006 · The Honda RC51 or VTR1000 SP-1 was a homologated version of the Castrol Honda World Superbike machine Colin Edwards rode to two championship titles in the 00s.

Factory specifications for road going SP-2s (sourced from Honda) were 133 bhp with a top speed of 170 mph. The factory racing edition RC51 was said to put out 185 bhp or more.

Feb 19, 2008 · My understanding is that suspension and brakes are improved on the SP2 as well as fuel injection. The SP2 uses adjustable Showas front and rear. I don't know about the …

May 4, 2020 · “It had such easy, deliverable power. There was no ‘hit’ – you could do it in your sleep. It was such an easy bike to ride compared to the four-cylinders.” A Honda …

Mar 20, 2013 · A forum community dedicated to Honda RC51 owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about reviews, performance, V-Twin racing, modifications, classifieds, …

Mar 19, 2020 · The Honda VTR1000 SP-2 RC51, to give it its full name, is a true landmark motorcycle. Not only was this bike a product of the last time that the mighty HRC properly got …