We’ve sold our fair share of of RC51s here at Iconic but today we’ve got something special: back in 2001, Honda announced a marketing partnership with Universal Studios, and it led to some interesting co-branding on some of Honda’s race bikes. Miguel Duhamel’s RC51 was wrapped up to spread the word about The Mummy Returns at Sears Point Raceway, while Sebastian Tortelli’s CR250R got a similar look for the finale of AMA Supercross. But it didn’t stop there: Universal Studios had a different summer blockbuster that took over Ezra Lusk’s CR250R at Red Bud and Nicky Hayden’s RC51 at Laguna Seca – Jurassic Park III.
Honda understandably wanted to show these off at marketing events around the country, but the race bikes were busy competing so Honda took a new stock RC51 and gave it an identical Jurassic Park III livery for promotional purposes – that’s the machine you’re currently looking at!
After this RC51 served its time as a display piece, it was tucked away at Honda’s corporate headquarters until Honda asked us to sell it and a zero-mile CBX for a charity auction in 2019 to support Ride for Kids/the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. The gentleman who won that original auction has enjoyed it on display but it’s now time for the bike to find a new owner.
Manufactured in October 2000, this example is VIN: JH2SC45441M100154.
The odometer shows one mile.
It is California-emissions compliant.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: Original
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: Ok
Coolant Quality: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Fail
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Fail
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Fail
Final Drive Condition: Ok
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: N/A
Parking Light: N/A
Turn Signals: Fail
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: 100%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 100%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 4100
Tire Date Code Rear: 4100
Tire % Remaining Front: 100%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 100%
Tire Press. Front: 22
Tire Press. Rear: 28
Battery Standing Voltage: No Battery
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: No Battery
Running Condition: Crank, No Start
Test Ride Completed: Incomplete
Test Ride Distance: Incomplete
Notes:
-Fuel pump not priming, no fuel in tank
-No chain guard present
-Turn signals not working need to clean switch housing
-Cranks on jumper no start. Bike has not been run
Repair Recommendations:
Clean Switch housing
Hydro x3
Modifications:
Jurassic Park III livery.
Jardine RT-One slip-on exhaust.
Zero Gravity windshield.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on the original Dunlop Sportmax D207 tires with date codes of 4100 and 4100.
The sale includes three keys.
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 Bill of Sale only. Have any RC51 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
