The 2000–2001 models are designated SP1, while the 2002–2006 models are designated SP2 (the latter having updated fuel injection and suspension systems). 1988–2002 In 1988, new rules in superbike racing allowed V-twin engines up to 999 cc to compete.

May 27, 2012 · SP2 has 2 cooling fans operated by ECU/Relay, whereas the SP1 has 1 fan operated by a Thermal switch mounted on the Radiator Different ECU's, due to TBs Different wiring harnesses.

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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 involved in creating a road-going homologation special, it also marks the end of a golden era of World Superbike racing.

Honda had taken the lessons learned in the SP-1's first season, producing the SP-2 for 2002. A stronger, more rigid frame and swingarm were identical to the WSB race bike parts and engine modifications boosted peak power by 3 kW (4 bhp) and cut weight by 5 kg (11 lb).

Feedback from both the front and rear was excellent, with excellent straight-line stability and precise steering at high and low speeds. Our only complaint (and we think some folks at American Honda's marketing department will back us up on this) is …

Nov 23, 2006 · Read our expert Honda SP-2 review here - Built to beat Ducati on the track, beautifully made and sounds awesome.

Jul 8, 2018 · The RC51 VTR SP2 was a bit of a special bike for Honda, one that came out of the need to create a competitive entry in the Superbike World Championship. When V-twin engines with a capacity up to 999cc were allowed in 1988, it didn’t take Ducati long to take away championships from Honda who had success with its RC30 750cc V4.

May 4, 2020 · The new bike, the VTR1000SP1 (suffixed ‘W’ for the works bikes in WorldSBK), had a relatively upright single crank V-twin engine layout, four valve heads fed by two fuel injectors per cylinder. Engine capacity maxed out at 999cc, by regulation.

Honda VTR SP-2 RC 51 2004 - La SP-2 vient faire le ménage. Le train avant s'est refemé, on a recentré les masses, changé le bras oscillant pour un modèle plus léger, plus rigide, et même beaucoup plus classe.