Honda RVT 1000 R / RC 51
The Honda RVT 1000 R / RC 51 was a Liquid-cooled 90-degree V-twin, DOHC; four valves per cylinder Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Honda in 2001. Max torque was 73.02 ft/lbs (99.0 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 135.98 HP (101.4 KW) @ 9000 RPM.
| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Production | 2001 |
| Class | Sport Bike |
| Engine | Liquid-cooled 90-degree V-twin, DOHC; four valves per cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 99.1mm x 99.1mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Horse Power | 135.98 HP (101.4 KW) @ 9000RPM |
| Torque | 73.02 ft/lbs (99.0 Nm) @ 8000RPM |
| Fuel system | PGM-FI |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5 Speed Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain |
| Suspension | Front: 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability; 5.1-inch travel Rear: Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability; 4.7-inch travel |
| Brakes | Front: Dual full-floating 320mm discs with four-piston calipers Rear: Single 220mm disc with single-piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/70ZR-17 |
| Rear Tire | 190/50ZR-17 |
| Wheelbase | 55.91 inches (1420 mm) |
| Seat height | 32.52 inches (826 mm) |
| Weight | (dry), 199.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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Engine
A 99.1mm bore x 99.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 999.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 5 Speed transmission.
Chassis
It came with a 120/70ZR-17 front tire and a 190/50ZR-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Dual full-floating 320mm discs with four-piston calipers in the front and a Single 220mm disc with single-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability; 5.1-inch travel while the rear was equipped with a Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability; 4.7-inch travel. The wheelbase was 55.91 inches (1420 mm) long.
2001 Honda RVT 1000 R / RC 51
Manufactured for only one year, between 2000 and 2001, the Honda RVT 1000 R / RC 51 was equipped with a 999 cc, liquid-cooled 90-degree V-twin engine.