Please note: The VIN check on this bike revealed an odometer discrepancy caused by a mistake by the DMV. The seller has provided documentation, including the voided Oregon title with the incorrect odometer entry and service records detailing the accurate mileage at that time. These documents are available in the listing’s photo album and have been edited by Iconic solely to redact previous owner personal information.
Introduced in the latter-half of 1999 as a 2000 model, the Honda RC51 was a big-bore V-Twin superbike created to put an end to Ducati’s reign of supremacy in production-based racing. The RC51 featured a powerful liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, 999cc, 90-degree, DOHC V-Twin paired with a six-speed transmission and an aluminum alloy twin-spar frame. Honda achieved some impressive results with its “Ducati killer” in the form of World Superbike Championship titles in 2000 and then again in 2002 — the same year the RC51 was ridden to an AMA Championship.
With 133 horsepower, 71 ft-lb of torque, and Honda reliability, it was an absolute gem. Cycle World thinks this is one of the best used bikes you can buy, and we’d have to agree. This was Honda’s take on the V-Twin replica racer, beating Ducati at it’s own game with multiple World Superbike Championships and a AMA Championship.
A true racebike with headlights, the RC51 was brimming with competition-grade hardware and componentry. Even the instrumentation is configured with a race-style rev-counter, and the rest of the running gear is equally track-focused. Sold from 2000 through 2006, the RC51 was produced during an era in which American riders were at the top of the game and will forever be associated with legendary US-born racers like Nicky Hayden and Colin Edwards.
This example is VIN: JH2SC453X2M201479.
The odometer shows 9,421 miles. The seller has owned the bike for 11 years and put approximately 3,400 miles on the bike.
Maintenance:
The seller states: “Oil, brake and clutch couple of times with Moto Medic in Santa Rosa. And oil, brake, and clutch with a garage mechanic who used to own a shop here in town. The bike also just had a fork rebuild with new fork seals and 5W oil” (service receipt in the photo album)
Modifications: The seller states the bike has several modifications, not pictured: Moriwaki carbon radiator shrouds.
Sargent seat.
ASV levers and Stainless Steel brake and clutch lines.
Proton LED adjustable front turn signals.
Zero Gravity Double Bubble smoked windscreen.
Ladybird Parts Titanium GP Exhaust, Ladybird Parts exhaust hangers, and Moto Works rear fender.
Hotbodies undertail, aftermarket taillights with integrated turn signals.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin Pilot Power 2CT tires with date codes of 5018 and 4919.
The sale includes two keys, original tool kit, and the original owners manual. The seller is also including a Kyle Racing West valve cover and flapper valve cover that he purchased, but did not install.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Windsor, California, this Honda is offered on a clean California title with registration through July 2026.
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