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.
A true racebike with headlights, the RC51 was brimming with competition-grade hardware and componentry. Even the instrumentation was configured with a race-style rev-counter, and the rest of the running gear was 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.
Manufactured in October of 2000, this example is VIN: JH2SC45331M100797. The seller purchased this motorcycle from MotoSport Hillsboro roughly five years ago.
The odometer shows 16,210 miles. The seller has put approximately 2,000 miles on this example.
Maintenance:
Per the seller: “Service has been performed by CycleTune in Portland Oregon on a yearly basis, when I first got it had them go over it and do their “level 3 service” which includes a valve check and adjustment“. The seller notes the service also included the following:
Battery check.
Wheel & tire inspection.
Cooling system check.
Inspect and clean air filter.
Lube and adjust all cables and pivot points.
Clean and adjust chain and belt.
Inspect brake system.
Check electrical system.
Inspect clutch components (external).
Fastener check.
Set tire pressure.
Safety check.
Spark plug replacement.
Carburetor and throttle body synchronization.
Inspect and change transmission fluid and driveshaft fluid.
Inspect steering head & wheel bearings.
Cooling system check & flush if needed.
Brake and clutch fluid flush.
Modifications:
PSR levers.
Tank grips.
Not pictured: Power Commander II.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin GP tires from 2020.
The sale includes one key.
Extras:
This sale includes the original service manual.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Milwaukie, Oregon, this Honda is offered on a clean Oregon title with registration current through January 2024.
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Additional Information
Location
Milwaukie, Oregon
Year
2001
Make
Honda
Model
RC51
Mileage
16,210
VIN
JH2SC45331M100797
Title
Clean
Title State/Country
Oregon
Private Party/Dealership
Private Party
Additional Charges
No
VIN Report
N/A
Total Bids Placed: 30
Auction has ended.
Highest bidder was: c******r
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c******r
October 25, 2023 5:56 am PDT
$6,000
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n****e
October 25, 2023 5:56 am PDT
$4,500
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n****e
October 25, 2023 5:40 am PDT
$4,400
a*******e
October 24, 2023 5:45 pm PDT
$4,300
p**********r
October 24, 2023 5:45 pm PDT
$4,200
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p**********r
October 24, 2023 9:45 am PDT
$4,100
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g****a
October 24, 2023 9:45 am PDT
$4,000
p**********r
October 24, 2023 6:23 am PDT
$3,900
d******s
October 21, 2023 6:09 pm PDT
$3,800
r******e
October 21, 2023 6:09 pm PDT
$3,750
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r******e
October 21, 2023 2:34 pm PDT
$3,600
s**********1
October 21, 2023 2:34 pm PDT
$3,500
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s**********1
October 21, 2023 1:56 pm PDT
$3,100
r******e
October 21, 2023 1:56 pm PDT
$3,000
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r******e
October 21, 2023 2:02 am PDT
$2,800
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d******s
October 21, 2023 2:02 am PDT
$2,700
r******e
October 20, 2023 4:26 pm PDT
$2,600
s**********1
October 20, 2023 4:26 pm PDT
$2,500
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s**********1
October 20, 2023 10:12 am PDT
$2,083
c*********3
October 20, 2023 10:12 am PDT
$1,983
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c*********3
October 19, 2023 8:43 am PDT
$1,851
n*******g
October 19, 2023 8:43 am PDT
$1,751
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n*******g
October 19, 2023 8:25 am PDT
$1,678
c*********3
October 19, 2023 8:25 am PDT
$1,578
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n*******g
October 19, 2023 8:25 am PDT
$1,551
c*********3
October 19, 2023 8:25 am PDT
$1,351
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n*******g
October 19, 2023 8:25 am PDT
$1,251
c*********3
October 18, 2023 9:54 pm PDT
$1,100
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October 18, 2023 9:54 pm PDT
$1,000
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