[PDF] HONDA VTR 1000 SP1 (RC 51)

What is a Honda RC51 VTR1000 SP1?

Naturally, the Honda Racing Corporation (HRC), the racing arm of Honda of Japan, played a major role in the design of the new twin. The bike was designated the VTR1000 SP1 everywhere in the world except the United States, where it was known as the RC51 (actual model designation RVT1000R).

What kind of engine does a Honda RC51 have?

The Honda RC51, also known as the RVT1000R (in the United States) or VTR1000 SP1 ( Europe and Australia ), is a 90° V-twin motorcycle produced by Honda from 2000 to 2006. The engine is a 999cc dual overhead cam V-twin unit with two fuel injectors and four valves per cylinder.

How powerful is a 2000 Honda RC51?

A stronger, more rigid frame and swingarm are identical to the WSB race bike parts, and a host of engine modifications boosted peak power by 3kW (4bhp), and cut weight by 5kg (1 lib). The 2000 Honda RC51 is destined to dominate Superbike racing the world over. This incredible V-twin introduces a new chapter in Honda's storied racing legacy.

What year did Honda RC51 win the World Superbike Championship?

In 2000 Honda released the RC51, powered by a 999 cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine. That year, it won the World Superbike Championship with Colin Edwards riding for the Castrol team. In 2001, Ducati regained the title but the RC51 was still a contender boasting superior reliability with comparable speed and power.