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.
2002 was also when Honda made some updates to the original model (known as the SP1). The second generation RC51 (or SP2) benefited from a host of changes requested by Honda’s factory racers, including a taller windscreen, longer swingarm, reduced steering head angle, stronger yet lighter frame, and a power plant that got a few extra ponies. With around 130 hp on tap and a dry weight of 440 lbs, the 999cc V-Twin was good for a top-speed of over 165 mph. The RC51 was also markedly more reliable than its Italian twin counterpart, making it much more attractive to riders on the street.
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.
Manufactured in February of 2002, this example is VIN: JH2SC45432M200294. The seller acquired it just over a year ago from the second owner, a private party in Ontario, California.
During his ownership, the seller has covered roughly 1,200 miles. The odometer shows 9,273 miles.
Modifications:
OZ Racing wheels, carbon fiber front fender, carbon fiber rear hugger, stainless steel brake lines, wave rotors.
Ladybird dual exhaust.
Scott’s steering damper.
ASV short levers.
Sargent seat.
Attack rearsets.
Keyless gas cap.
Thermae front mount radiators.
Carbon fiber tank protector.
Frame sliders.
Not pictured is a Power Commander and a Yoyodyne slipper clutch.
Cosmetic Blemishes:
The seller notes that the bike was given an oil change 50 miles ago. It is riding on Michelin Power One tires from 2009.
The sale includes one key.
Currently located in Claremont, California, this Honda is offered on a clean California title with registration current through August 2022.
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Additional Information
Location
Claremont, California
Year
2002
Make
Honda
Model
RC51
Mileage
9,273
VIN
JH2SC45432M200294
Title
Clean
Title State/Country
California
Private Party/Dealership
Private Party
Additional Charges
No
VIN Report
https://cyclevin.com/JH2SC45432M200294.pdf
Total Bids Placed: 44
Auction has ended.
Auction expired without reaching reserve price.
Highest bidder was: r******r
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Bidding Time
Bid
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r******r
May 11, 2022 6:55 am PDT
$9,100
m**1
May 10, 2022 5:25 pm PDT
$9,000
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g**********e
May 10, 2022 5:25 pm PDT
$8,900
m**1
May 10, 2022 5:25 pm PDT
$8,800
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g**********e
May 10, 2022 5:25 pm PDT
$8,700
m**1
May 10, 2022 5:23 pm PDT
$8,600
g**********e
May 10, 2022 5:23 pm PDT
$8,500
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g**********e
May 10, 2022 12:54 pm PDT
$8,300
r******r
May 10, 2022 12:45 pm PDT
$8,200
g**********e
May 9, 2022 11:04 pm PDT
$8,100
m*****e
May 9, 2022 11:04 pm PDT
$8,000
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m*****e
May 9, 2022 11:04 pm PDT
$7,800
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g**********e
May 9, 2022 11:04 pm PDT
$7,700
m*****e
May 9, 2022 7:34 pm PDT
$7,600
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m**1
May 9, 2022 7:34 pm PDT
$7,500
m*****e
May 9, 2022 1:37 pm PDT
$7,300
g**********e
May 8, 2022 8:52 pm PDT
$7,200
g******i
May 6, 2022 1:18 am PDT
$7,100
b******9
May 4, 2022 5:41 pm PDT
$7,000
j********o
May 4, 2022 5:41 pm PDT
$6,951
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j********o
May 4, 2022 4:58 pm PDT
$6,900
d*********1
May 4, 2022 4:54 pm PDT
$6,800
j********o
May 4, 2022 4:54 pm PDT
$6,751
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j********o
May 4, 2022 4:54 pm PDT
$6,700
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d*********1
May 4, 2022 4:54 pm PDT
$6,600
j********o
May 4, 2022 4:51 pm PDT
$6,500
d*********1
May 4, 2022 4:51 pm PDT
$6,400
j********o
May 4, 2022 4:49 pm PDT
$6,300
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d*********1
May 4, 2022 4:49 pm PDT
$6,200
j********o
May 4, 2022 4:47 pm PDT
$5,900
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d*********1
May 4, 2022 4:47 pm PDT
$5,800
j********o
May 4, 2022 4:40 pm PDT
$5,600
d*********1
May 4, 2022 4:40 pm PDT
$5,500
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d*********1
May 4, 2022 4:13 pm PDT
$4,100
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g******6
May 4, 2022 4:13 pm PDT
$4,000
d*********1
May 4, 2022 4:06 pm PDT
$3,700
g******6
May 4, 2022 3:18 pm PDT
$3,600
l*****e
May 4, 2022 3:18 pm PDT
$3,500
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l*****e
May 4, 2022 3:17 pm PDT
$3,100
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g******6
May 4, 2022 3:17 pm PDT
$3,000
l*****e
May 4, 2022 2:20 pm PDT
$2,100
a*******e
May 4, 2022 2:20 pm PDT
$2,000
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