The Honda RVT 1000 R-RC 51 motorcycle specifications include a 999 cc (60.96 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 195 kg (429.9 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda RVT 1000 R-RC 51 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
About 77% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 85th percentile across Honda models.
About 5% taller than the Honda database average. Around the 77th percentile across Honda models.
About 62% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 92nd percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
999 cc — larger displacement than about 85% of Honda models.
820 mm — taller than about 77% of Honda models.
21.8 L — larger than about 92% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Honda average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.
1,420
1,431
Close to average.
820
780
5% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 190/50-ZR17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.57:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2002 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 999 cc (60.96 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 100.0 x 63.6 mm (3.9 x 2.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
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| Rear wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/50-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 195 kg (429.9 lb) |
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| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,420 mm (55.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 21.80 L (5.76 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 5.50 L (1.45 US gal) |
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