The RC51 is a 999cc big bore V Twin Superbike created to put an end to Ducati's reign in production based racing
This "Ducati Killer" allowed Nicky Hayden to win the 2000 and 2002 World Superbike Titles
This 2004 model is a second generation (or SP2) and benefits from a host of changes requested by Honda's factory racers
These changes included a taller windscreen, longer swingarm, a reduced steering head angle, a stronger yet lighter frame, and a power plant with 130hp on tap
With a dry weight of 440lbs it was good for a top speed of over 165 mph
The RC51 is a 999cc big bore V Twin Superbike created to put an end to Ducati's reign in production based racing
This "Ducati Killer" allowed Nicky Hayden to win the 2000 and 2002 World Superbike Titles
This 2004 model is a second generation (or SP2) and benefits from a host of changes requested by Honda's factory racers
These changes included a taller windscreen, longer swingarm, a reduced steering head angle, a stronger yet lighter frame, and a power plant with 130hp on tap
With a dry weight of 440lbs it was good for a top speed of over 165 mph
