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 2000, this example is VIN: JH2SC45451M100079. The seller bought it from the original owner in Rancho Cucamonga, California in September 2025.
During his ownership, the seller has covered 275 miles. The odometer shows 12,144 miles.
The seller is our very own Andrew here at Iconic, he handles social media posts for our auction listings!
Maintenance:
In September 2025 (right after Andrew bought it), Iconic performed a safety inspection, replaced the chain and sprockets, powdercoated the wheels, installed new Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V4 tires, replaced the rear wheel bearings, flushed the hydraulic fluids, installed Spiegler stainless steel brake lines, changed the engine oil/filter, flushed the coolant, replaced the front and rear brake pads, clean the turn signal switch, replace the fork seals/fork oil, and refinished the top triple clamp.
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection and flush the hydraulic fluids. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: Ok (Age Unknown)
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: Ok
Coolant Quality: Ok (<0.15V)
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Final Drive Condition:
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 80%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 90%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 35/24
Tire Date Code Rear: 39/24
Tire % Remaining Front: 90%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 90%
Tire Press. Front: 23 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 29 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.5V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.4V
Running Condition: Runs Well on Bench, Runs Well on Test Ride
Test Ride Completed: Yes
Test Ride Distance: 2 Miles
Mechanical Issues:
“None, has been ridden weekly on small rides for Cars and Coffee, and various meet ups and shows. Starts up, shifts and rides wonderfully.”
Modifications:
GPR stainless steel exhaust. “Debadged to have more of a stock look, silencers are removed, but are included.”
SUPERLITE RSX-R 15 front/41 rear sprockets, DID ERV 520 gold chain.
Stompgrip transparent tank pad and knee grips.
OEM style footpegs to put OEM rash warning feelers
Spiegler stainless steel brake lines.
Battery tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V4 tires with date codes of 3524 and 3924.
“The sale includes a dust cover, one key, the original footpegs, 2-up seat, and tool kit, the stock exhaust and reflectors, some carbon fiber trim stickers for triple clamp and gas cap, a fresh Honda sticker for windshield, and a mix of fresh and reused Honda fairing hardware.”
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Honda is offered on a clean New York title. Have any RC51 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
