Why the RC51?

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kabob983 · #1 Unread post by **kabob983** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 8:04 am

Quick question. Honda already has a 4 cylinder CBR 1000RR with more horsepower and torque than their 2 cylinder RC51 and it costs less $$. So what exactly is so great about the 51 that makes people want to buy it? Is it just that it resembles the RC211?

TechTMW · #2 Unread post by **TechTMW** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 10:22 am

Some people (like me) prefer a twin cylinder motorcycle over an inline four.

You'd just have to ride one to experience it and make your own conclusions

They wouldn't have it on the market if there weren't buyers out there !

jmillheiser · Sun Oct 09, 2005 11:15 am

The RC51 is like having a Ducati 999 for less than half the price. A lot of riders seem to like em better than the CBR1000, its going to have a different powerband and different handling balance than the 4 cylinder bike.

mostly just a matter of preference. The RC51 sells well so honda still makes it

kabob983 · #4 Unread post by **kabob983** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 2:35 am

I guess being a new guy I see high torque and high horsepower and I equate that with "better bike." I still havn't learned the finer points of handling and such yet though.

Also jmill, how are the roads in Wyoming? With such a small population I bet the roads must be pretty nice.

High_Side · #5 Unread post by **High_Side** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 3:25 am

The CBR would smoke the RC51 in a straight line and on the racetrack with equally talented riders (if they wre both very talented). The thing about twins are is that they are easier to ride fast most of the time with their wider power bands. When most people go to buy a top shelf sport bike they can't see past h.p. numbers and race track test times in magazines by hired racers. That leaves the RCs and the VTRs for the rest of us who love a little "soul" with their sportbikes.
And to put in my $.02: Wyoming roads are awesome! Here are some pics I took while down there including some of Montana (starting half way down this page and on to the next):

http://totalmotorcycle.com/BBS/album_ca ... C&start=72

jmillheiser · Tue Oct 11, 2005 6:42 pm

Yes the roads in wyoming are great. Lots of nice twisties in the more mountainous areas.

We do share the problem with the Canadians of a short riding season

Itzamna · #7 Unread post by **Itzamna** » Thu Oct 13, 2005 10:14 am

The RC51 is set up stock for the track pretty much too. They actually are pretty bad riding on roads that aren't real smooth due to the suspension set up on them. The ergos are some of the worst too.

Take that baby to a track though, and you'll be handling like a dream.