The RC51 was designed as the motorcycle to be used by Honda's racing teams in the Superbike World Championship. [5] The 2000–2001 models are designated SP1, while the 2002–2006 models are designated SP2 (the latter having updated fuel injection and suspension systems).

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2012年5月27日 · SP1's is extruded aluminium, SP2's is hydro formed aluminium, slightly longer and lighter. (2). SP1's injectors are 2 hole, SP2's are 12 hole for finer atomisation of fuel.

The RC51 is no 954 in terms of flickability, but the new bike turns in with an ease and precision that's head and shoulders above the old bike. Pick your line, shove the bar and you're there. The previous unit's brakes were fine, but the new four-piston jobbies are even better.

The 2003 RC51 offers incredible superbike performance for enthusiasts seeking the most powerful, best handling V-twin sport bike. 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.

2006年11月23日 · It’s an RC51 SP2 what’s not to like, it’s a piece of history, Honda at its best! If your buying one of these you should know what your looking for. Ride quality & brakes 4 out of 5

2020年3月19日 · The Honda VTR1000 SP-2 RC51, to give it its full name, is a true landmark motorcycle. Not only was this bike a product of the last time that the mighty HRC properly got involved in creating a road-going homologation special, it also marks the end of a golden era of World Superbike racing.

2018年7月8日 · The RC51 VTR SP2 was a bit of a special bike for Honda, one that came out of the need to create a competitive entry in the Superbike World Championship. When V-twin engines with a capacity up to 999cc were allowed in 1988, it didn’t take Ducati long to take away championships from Honda who had success with its RC30 750cc V4.

2020年5月4日 · A Honda VTR1000SP2, a.k.a. RC51. Photo courtesy of Honda Racing Corporation (HRC). Edwards had been a convert to 1000cc twins before he even got one of his own, even in his pre-RC45 V-four days...

2008年2月19日 · My understanding is that suspension and brakes are improved on the SP2 as well as fuel injection. The SP2 uses adjustable Showas front and rear. I don't know about the SP1s. FI, frame, swingarm are the major updates from the Sp1 to Sp2.