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2006 Honda RC51 Pricing

root — Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:01:40 +0100

Torrance, Calif. 09/07/2005 --

Model Name	2006 Model	Color	Suggested Retail Price*
RC51	RVT1000R6	Black/Metallic Gray	$11,999.00

Prices are subject to change without notice.

*The unit price a dealer actually charges and the method of computing same are
at the discretion of the individual dealer.

2002 RC51 Development Story

root — Mon, 27 Feb 2006 12:58:40 +0100

Torrance, Calif. 09/01/2003 --

The long-standing truism that racing improves the breed serves as the perfect watchword for Honda's RC51(TM). How so? In the year 2000, Honda unveiled the RC51 as a purpose-built racing platform designed to battle in Superbike competition the world over.

And what a magnificent racing platform the RC51 turned out to be. Honda's remarkable V-twin took the 2000 race season by storm. In the able hands of Texan Colin Edwards, the RC51 captured the World Superbike Championship in its first season, while on the homefront 19-year-old Nicky Hayden finished the 2000 season a paltry six points short of the AMA Superbike Championship. These race track successes carried on into the 2001 season, where the RC51 continued its winning ways. The highlight of the year belonged to Nicky Hayden, who closed out the AMA Superbike season by winning four consecutive races in devastating fashion.

2006 Honda RC51 Specifications

root — Mon, 27 Feb 2006 12:54:04 +0100

Torrance, Calif. 09/07/2005 --

2006 Honda RC 51

root — Mon, 27 Feb 2006 12:50:26 +0100

Torrance, Calif. 09/07/2005 --

With World and National championships to its credit, the 133-horsepower V-twin RC51 has an unparalleled pedigree.

Features & Benefits

New for 2006

* New silver Honda wing on fuel tank.

Unique features

* Prodigious power is produced across a broad rpm band, peaking with 133 bhp at 10,000 rpm and 71 lb./ft. of torque at 8000 rpm in street-legal trim.
* Large, 62mm fuel injection throttle bodies inspired by HRC's championship works racers.

Model:	RVT1000R
Engine Type:	999cc liquid-cooled 90° V-twin
Bore and Stroke:	100mm x 63.6mm
Compression Ratio:	10.8:1
Valve Train:	DOHC; four valves per cylinder