2002 Honda RC51 (SP2) Awesome Sound!

This beautiful 2002 Honda RC51 is on display at the Eagles Mere Motorcycle Museum, come see and hear it in person! this example only has 1,100 miles!
www.Eaglesmeremotorcyclemuseum.com
Bike was run gently up to temperature prior to video (we care about our exhibits).
Should had a riding jacket on, not much planning went into this one!

[@Ctaff63]

Still a great looking bike 👍

[@mikerieck306]

That bike is timeless.

[@rocketfishx3474]

My favorite

[@Farahcarrera]

Also great sounding!

[@MacWallaceArbitrationService]

RC51...aka... The Legend...The winner of EVERY superbike championship in the world and 24 Hours Of LeMans. I have a 2005.

[@sillieww]

Very distinctive amazing sound even for an oldie.

[@kendtchileninjah5905]

I first heard of these about 4 years ago looking for a sport bike..my first bike was a bobber that took four years to build. In my photo actually. Anyway I found this bike in fresh black for 3k and had 12k miles. I regret not getting it. I love my gsxr but I still want one of these

[@NudaMan]

Ahhh the revs and then the click into 1st gear is so soothing to my soul, it’s either this bike first or TL1000R for my collection but either way ima have both eventually lol

[@nikolas7030]

Tl1000r is a death trap with that rotary rear shock, awesome bike notheless

[@Sparkyy_95]

​@@nikolas7030nearly everyone that owns a TL changes out the rotary damper so it's hardly worth calling them a death trap

[@timmie426]

I need an RC51 someday beside my NC29 CBR 400RR and RC36 VFR 750F!

[@MrMaanlanding]

Great sound and beautiful bike

[@briandavies3723]

Put a jacket on dude !!!

[@TheMedionMark]

I was thinking the same thing! You wouldn't even want to imagine how he would look like if he started sliding on the tarmac if he would have crashed!

[@Achilles22]

He’s never come off at 100mph, the clock is ticking buddy!! 🙈🙈

[@gazworld1808]

Nice and what a great sound , thinking to get one of these to refurbish and keep as Classic thanks gaz #gazworld

[@shannonholland9383]

I owned an 03 and nothing compares to a RC51. THE LOOK THE SOUND AND THE RIDE ! NOTHING!

[@hendrinoviansyah721]

"honda vtr and also honda nsx it's japanese product but with italian taste" ~Sony Kawahara~

[@projectg408]

Excellent

[@patrickbateman331]

large displacement V twins >>>>>>>

[@joshffa3855]

I just got one of these with 40k miles for £1000

[@harshalshetty9865]

Sounds really close to my bike, the continental gt 650

[@EstellPeleg-e1c]

Wilkinson Highway

[@schnuurtchke]

Zazur motorcycle 🏍️

[@DinoBuemi-g1q]

Orville Island

[@EvaBarron-m2p]

Theresa Cliff

[@peterroycroft6433]

It looks like a squid.... it sounds like a squid.... it IS a squid!!!

[@motocrosser411]

Totally enjoying the squid life!

[@peterroycroft6433]

​@@motocrosser411......until...

[@sporeGAnerd]

1,000th like 😎

[@chriskillett8885]

Truly stunning bikes the SP1 & 2 . Sounds fantastic with the Yoshi's. Would love one but a little hard-core for my wrists and back. Just about get by on my 954RR2 Fireblade.

[@pikomarinokuruma]

とても格好いいです！！

[@samuelford]

wear leathers ffs

[@dacat8171]

Awesome 👍🏾

[@BMwStu]

perfect video

[@motocrosser411]

Thank you!

[@robr4596]

I have one. Wynd that sucker out! You're barely starting into the power, pull that tach to ten, shift to 2nd, hit 12k, shift to 3rd. You'll be at 100. I'm not a liar, I just know my bike.

[@motocrosser411]

I agree that would be faster! Unfortunately the bike belongs to the museum so it needs to he treated with more respect than if it was my own personal bike!

[@fisherkalastaja]

i love this bike!!!!!

[@skater4life2360]

you can see the smile through the helmet :))))))

[@Buzz-Entertainment]

Let me just put a t-shirt on and some ordinary pants, winter boots and no gloves and then ride +200 km/h on this 20 year old bike. Seems safe to me! 😅 Ride safe man...

[@motocrosser411]

Hahaha, thanks for watching! Definitely not my best decision. I always wear full gear, but in such a controlled environment, I got lulled into feeling safe. I'll put the gear on for the next one!

[@PlaidDad]

Nice to see it’s a :51 vid.

[@大嶋秀之-e9x]

ホンダVTR-1000ですね。個人的に大好きなオートバイです。カラーリングもキレイだし、マフラーのサウンドも最高にいい音です。さらに加速も凄い！一度は乗ってみたいです。大事に乗ってあげて下さい。安全第一で。

[@NudaMan]

You should try 1998-2003 Aprilia RSV Mille, the 60 degree Vtwin was really good when I owned mine for 3 1/2 years, I still regret it but I found a SP1 for a good price near me

[@motocrosser411]

Thank you for your comment! They are a really special bike, I'm grateful to have the chance to ride it! Trust me, I normally wear all my riding gear, this being the exception. Its easy to feel safer than you are when you are on a closed air strip.

[@Keyser_Soze739]

When your skin scrapes the tarmac, you will also make an awesome sound! Wear the gear and show you’re a real biker!

[@motocrosser411]

Thanks for watching! I always wear full gear on the street. I made a mistake feeling safe on the private strip and have caught a lot of flack for it on here!

[@Nalublu]

I love that bike

[@FredrickHecker-i5v]

Bauch Cove

[@timmi7624]

👍😘😘

[@lifeiswarwarislife1972]

But, those gear driven cams, words cannot explain.

[@williamfischer3990]

People say RC51s are bulletproof, I’ve never owned one but I’ve seen 100,000 mile examples.

[@E85-M54-Power]

Legendary Bike just like my SC28.

[@DirtyMerkin]

I’ve got mine

[@kijitora7]

Very Nice Sound！　 I have 2003TYPE SP-2 whiite /Bulck at Japan.

[@pirmaiscalispagalma1479]

Noice

[@kiddcisco]

friend now has an 06 in the black n red w original tires and 1000km, i was to buy it from seller but passed it along to him 4-5 yrs ago

[@phatsmitty]

Ear heroin.... audio delicacy

[@benhrycaj98]

peep the video length👀

[@eric62backstrom]

THUNDER PIGGY

[@neilsolomon9149]

Honda. ❤️

[@realscot5165]

Sounds a lot like an MT-07

[@motocrosser411]

Good ear! The 270 degree crankshaft in the FZ-07 gives it the same firing order as a 90 degree twin. So it sounds like all the cool Ducatis, RC51s, and TL1000s out there!

[@dirkrieger8783]

why bother wearing a helmet?

[@thomaslemon3971]

Bugs at 140mph are like bullets

[@motocrosser411]

I always wear all my gear, this being the exception. This was kind of impromptu, and having a private airstrip with miles of visibility has a way of making you feel safer than you are. I appreciate your concern!

[@futureofcarstube]

is it for sale?

[@mikerieck306]

I have the 33rd one off the line in 2000 (original year). Less than 3,500 miles and 95% original with all original parts. I'm looking to sell it but it will not be cheap.

[@mikerieck306]

Perfect, mint condition too.

[@jasonbarron6164]

Short shifting pretty weak 👎

[@timlynch539]

It’s a v twin that’s why I had one. The 4 cylinder bikes run higher rpm

[@jasonbarron6164]

@@timlynch539 thanks for the clarification I was unaware of the rpm range difference

[@motocrosser411]

The bike has a 1,000 miles and belongs to the museum. I try to treat all the machines with respect. Pretty enjoyable even without hitting the limiter.

[@jasonbarron6164]

@@motocrosser411 good for you and the museum however when the machine performs as it designed to do appreciation for the true nature of its design can be had and shared through video representation your bike is beautiful only under represented here

[@ToddSloanIAAN]

Holy crap dot-dot. He must need a freaking clearance from NASA!

[@memphiswaspmafia]

That sounds like shit. An example of what sounds amazing is a Hayabusa with Brock’s Sidewinder. Nothing sounds better…nothing. I’m referring to sport bikes obviously but Brock’s on a Busa is perfection

[@Euphorica]

Cool story bro

[@MrPorsche91730]

Each to their own. One thing is for sure nothing sounds quite like the thunder pig. I believe it's something to do with the timing system

[@ktu668]

Brilliant bike but sorry to say a 916 with Termignoni is better sound any day.