Honda RC51 SP1 (2000)

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The Honda VTR 1000 RC51 SP1 is a motorcycle model from 2000 that features a four-stroke, 90-degree V-twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 996cc. It has a compression ratio of 10.8:1, is liquid-cooled, and has a wet sump lubrication system. The motorcycle is equipped with electronic fuel injection and computer-controlled digital transistorized ignition. It has a maximum power output of 136 hp and a maximum torque of 10.7 kgf-m. Its transmission is six-speed, and it has a chain final drive.

The frame is made of aluminium with a twin-spar design, and the motorcycle features 43mm inverted cartridge-type fork suspension at the front and a Pro-Link gas-charged integrated remote reservoir damper with adjustable preload at the rear. The front brakes have two 320mm discs with four-piston calipers, and the rear brakes have a single 220mm disc with two-piston calipers. The front tyre is a 120/70 ZR17, and the rear is a 190/50 ZR17. The wheelbase is 1409mm, and the seat height is 813mm. The motorcycle has a dry weight of 196kg and an 18-litre fuel capacity. Its maximum speed is 275 km/h, and it can do a standing quarter-mile in 10.7 seconds at a speed of 210mph. The average fuel consumption is 17.5 km/lit.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VTR 1000 RC51 SP1

Year: 2000


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degreesV-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 996 cc / 60.8 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 100 x 63.6 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.8:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: Electronic fuel injection PGM-FI with two injectors per cylinder
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorized
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 136 hp / 100 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque: 10.7 kgf-m / 105 Nm @ 8000 rpm
Clutch: Hydraulic clutch
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Aluminium, twin spar

Front Suspension: 43mm inverted cartridge-type fork with adjustable spring preload, and compression and rebound damping,
Front Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Rear Suspension: Pro-Link with gas-charged integrated remote reservoir damper offering adjustable preload, and compression and rebound damping,
Rear Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Front Brakes: 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 220mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 190/50 ZR17
Wheelbase: 1409 mm / 55.5 in
Seat Height: 813 mm / 32.0 jn
Dry Weight: 196 kg. / 432 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 3.8 gal
Consumption Average: 17.5 km/lit
Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.7 sec / 210 mph
Top Speed: 275 km/h

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