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Honda RC51 2006

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2006 Honda RC51

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Broadband power and torque. Incredibly stable, razor-sharp cornering. There´s only one sportbike in the Honda line with this combination of race-honed performance and handling: the stellar RC51™, a machine that´s won both the AMA and World Superbike crowns. Built around a 90-degree V-twin engine and twin-spar chassis, it´s all about high tech — without the high maintenance.

General information
Model:	Honda RC51
Year:	2006
Category:	Sport
Rating:	75.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Safety:	See our safety campaign with the high safety rated bikes in this category.
Engine and transmission
Displacement:	999.00 ccm (60.96 cubic inches)
Engine type:	V2
Stroke:	4
Compression:	10.8:1
Bore x stroke:	100.0 x 63.6 mm (3.9 x 2.5 inches)
Fuel system:	Injection. Programmed Fuel Injection with two injectors per cylinder
Valves per cylinder:	4
Fuel control:	DOHC
Ignition:	Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
Cooling system:	Liquid
Gearbox:	6-speed
Transmission type final drive:	Chain
Physical measures
Dry weight:	199.1 kg (439.0 pounds)
Seat height:	826 mm (32.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Wheelbase:	1,420 mm (55.9 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Rake (fork angle):	23.3°
Trail:	95 mm (3.7 inches)
Front suspension:	43.0mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability
Front suspension travel:	130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear suspension:	Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability
Rear suspension travel:	119 mm (4.7 inches)
Front tyre dimensions:	120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions:	190/50-ZR17
Front brakes:	Double disc
Front brakes diameter:	320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes:	Single disc
Rear brakes diameter:	220 mm (8.7 inches)
Speed and acceleration
Other specifications
Fuel capacity:	18.16 litres (4.80 gallons)
Color options:	Black/Metallic Gray
Comments:	Model ID: RVT1000R
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