The Honda RC51 motorcycle specifications include a 999 cc (60.96 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 199.1 kg (439 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda RC51 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 6% taller than the Honda database average. Around the 79th percentile across Honda models.
About 35% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 79th 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.
826 mm — taller than about 79% of Honda models.
18.2 L — larger than about 79% 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.
826
780
6% 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 | 2006 |
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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 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Programmed Fuel Injection with two injectors per cylinder |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability |
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| Rear suspension | Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability |
| Front wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rake | 23.3° |
| Trail | 95 mm (3.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/50-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 199.1 kg (439 lb) |
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| Seat height | 826 mm (32.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,420 mm (55.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.16 L (4.80 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Black/Metallic Gray |
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| Price as new | US$ 11999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Model ID: RVT1000R |
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