Honda RC 51 SP2 (2003)

The Honda VTR 1000 RC51 SP2 is a motorcycle that was released in 2003. This bike features a four-stroke, 90-degree V-twin cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 996cc. It has a compression ratio of 10.8:1 and is equipped with electronic fuel injection PGM-FI with two injectors per cylinder. The bike is also equipped with computer-controlled digital transistorized ignition and a hydraulic clutch. It has a maximum power of 136 horsepower at 9500 rpm and a maximum torque of 10.7 kgf-m at 8000 rpm. The bike has a six-speed transmission and a final drive chain. The frame is made of aluminum and twin spar. The front suspension features a 43mm inverted cartridge-type fork with adjustable spring preload and compression and rebound damping, while the rear suspension is a Pro-Link with a gas-charged integrated remote reservoir damper offering adjustable preload and compression and rebound damping. The front brakes consist of 2x 320mm discs with 4 piston calipers, while the rear brakes consist of a single 220mm disc with a 1 piston caliper. The bike has a wheelbase of 1420 mm and a seat height of 813 mm. It has a dry weight of 194 kg and a fuel capacity of 18 liters. The Honda VTR 1000 RC51 SP2 can reach a top speed of 271.3 km/h and has an average fuel consumption of 19.5 km per liter.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VTR 1000 RC51 SP2

Year: 2003
Engine: Four stroke, 90 degreesV-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves 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 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 190/50 ZR17
Dimensions: Length 2040 mm / 80.3 in Width 725 mm / 28.5 in Height 1145 mm / 45.0 in
Wheelbase: 1420 mm / 55.9 in
Seat Height: 813 mm / 32.0 in
Ground Clearance: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Dry Weight: 194 kg / 430 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 Liters / 3.8 US gal
Consumption Average: 19.5 km/lit
Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.9 sec / 209 mph
Top Speed: 271.3 km/h