Description
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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.
This example is VIN: JH2SC45211M100062. The seller purchased this motorcycle four years ago from a private party in Ontario, Canada.
The seller states the following about the owner history of this motorcycle:
“First Owner – 2001 to July 2018. He adored the bike but sold it because he had no time to ride anymore due to family and work responsibilities. He bought it new at Community Cycle in Sharon, Ontario. Bike lived in Toronto, Ontario. Garage Kept.
Second Owner – July 2018 to Oct 2018. Sold due to unexpected job loss. Bought in Toronto. Bike lived in Guelph. Garage Kept.
Third Owner – Oct 2018 to Current (Looking to downsize current bike collection) Bought in Guelph. Bike lived in Guelph. Garage kept.”
All owners were and are avid motorcycle enthusiasts and treated the bike with the respect and care it deserves. The mechanical and cosmetic condition display that.
The odometer shows 21,780 kilometers (13,533 miles). The seller has covered 1,000 kilometers during their ownership of the motorcycle.
Maintenance:
The seller states they performed oil changes on this motorcycle.
Modifications:
Erion Racing exhaust.
Front and rear sprockets changed (the ratio is 15:41)
Robert Dussault undertail.
Speedo Healer.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on tires that have aged out.
Extras:
This auction includes two keys, the original owner’s manual, OEM reflectors, and OEM passenger seat.
OEM toolset.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, this Honda is offered on a clean Ontario title.
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