2004 Honda RC51 (What is it like today?)

Just talking about my ownership of the RC51 and how it compares to bikes of today #rc51 #HondaRC51
#rc51 #vtr1000f #motorcycle #superbike #hondamotorcycles

[@brwhyon]

Man, those whirring sounds from those gear driven cams takes me back to my VFR750, love that sound.

[@DasGoodMoto]

Love it!!!!

[@Promod2001]

Think all RC51 owners would agree, #1 missed comment I used to get whenever I would pull up on mine,"Hey man, you have a headlight out!" lol Miss my 2004 RC51

[@DasGoodMoto]

Haha, yeah that's when I started riding with my brights on during the day "for safety reasons", it was totally because of the single headlight! Thanks for the comment man!

[@1pfuller]

As a CBR 600 F4i owner I can relate lol

[@DasGoodMoto]

@@1pfuller The best 600 ever made!

[@markmcgrath5642]

Beautiful piece bro. Found my '03 in Virginia and never looked back. Only Rc owners will understand the feeling you get when you walk out to your garage and see her sitting there waiting to growl at the public

[@DasGoodMoto]

Did you just recently get yours back? I saw someone post on the Facebook forums that they found their old bike last week. Either way congrats man!

[@williamclarke2020]

Can only imagine your joy of finding it again? Like meeting up with a beautiful woman who you loved in HS and you'll never let her ago....AGAIN! Great story. Love and Peace!

[@DasGoodMoto]

Good analogy, that’s awesome!!!! Thanks for your comment man, appreciate it!

[@jahmic]

Wow...congrats on finding your original RC51. Well done. I bought and sold a new 07 Speed Triple after a year of ownership. Never found that VIN, but picked up an 05 as soon as I could. Zero plans on getting this one go.

[@DasGoodMoto]

Thanks man, I once test rode a white 07 Speed Triple in Marne Iowa, great bike. If you are ever travelling on I-80 between Des Moines and Iowa try to stop there. They have a small Triumph Dealership up front and a ton of vintage British bikes in the back. Its worth the stop.

[@marcjorgensen]

Good video my man!

[@DasGoodMoto]

Thanks man, love your bike!

[@TCRC51]

Nice vid! I've still got my 2004 yet (have it in one of my videos) and put less and less miles on it every year. Some days I could see myself selling it, other days I tell myself I never will. You're video today reminded me to "not sell it". :)

[@DasGoodMoto]

Just watched your video, your bike looks absolutely spotless! Funny that my neighbor just built a very similar lift using his quick jacks as too. Thanks for the positive comment, I'm glad to hear that I may have influenced you!

[@jordangarrick703]

I briefly owned a 2000 RC 51. It's the only sport bike I've owned that I didn't like. It was cold blooded, slow and downright unfriendly. I went on to a ZX-10R and never looked back. Glad that machine is out of my life....but most owners love 'em. To each their own

[@DasGoodMoto]

Yeah I get you on the slow part, your ZX10 was definitely more powerful and lighter too. Even if you didn’t like it, you are in a good position to have tried it and give an opinion based on the comparison. Thanks for your comment!

[@Euphorica]

Slow? Lol

[@rippinuprentals3000]

Listen up. Don’t ever sell your dream car/bike! Never! Been missing my black/orange wing 00 RC51 forever. I think it ended up in Ohio.

[@DasGoodMoto]

Totally agree, sometimes you don't realize how much you love it until it's gone! I got mine back after 13 years so maybe there's still a chance for you!

[@PhilipBurton-dn3ce]

I could still weep for my 1983 Suzuki RG250wd that I sold, scared myself with that 45hp more than once as a young fella.........45hp🤣

[@johnrhodes101875]

yep I have a 90 fzr 1000 with a 1070 kit and a 97 yzf 750 and Im keeping them both but would love a RC51 just love that sound and an old rz 350 with a 610 kit would be cool lol would love to have $$$$$$

[@edmravekerkes1635]

I’ve got a 2000 rc51 15k miles very nice condition for sale

[@billbmsn]

I just bought an 04. Hasn't been delivered yet. Coming from Texas to me in AZ. It has an undertail but the previous 2 owners saved all the stock parts. I'm only vaguely familiar with these bikes, but from what little I know they are very special, and coming across a very clean, original, low mile 04, I knew I should snap it up. I'll let you know what I think when it arrives next weekend. I'm excited. It will join my eclectic stable of 6 street bikes. For a while, I only had 2 but it's time to turn up the fun. I'm 76 and I want to keep riding interesting, fun bikes for as long as I can. It doesn't have to be blazingly fast. I've got an 05 MV Agusta F4 1000 for that. It's terrifying.

[@DasGoodMoto]

Congrats my man, I'm super excited for you! I'll be curious what you think of it compared to your F4. I've never ridden the F4 but I drool over photos! I'm 46 so it's super cool to me that you are still riding, very inspiring. Congrats again....I'm sure the anticipation is killing you! Keep us posted!

[@billbmsn]

I've had the 04 RC51 for a bit more than a month. What a blast to ride. I don't find it uncomfortable, heavy or slow. Sure, you're bent over, but not nearly as much as my MV Agusta F4 ot the 08 Triumph Daytona 675 I used to own. The RC51 is a keeper.

[@billbmsn]

The F4 is much more extreme. Terrifying acceleration. Much more HP. Brutal riding position. I understand why most F4s have very low mileage. My 2005 has only 3500 miles. People complain the RC is uncomfortable. They haven't ridden an F4. The F4 is a piece of fine art.

[@danuglw1205]

I had an 05. Loved it but had to sell. Probably gonna buy another next year though.

[@DasGoodMoto]

The the colors of the ‘05, there is a low mileage one on cycle trader now.

[@jeffreywong5112]

I'm in love

[@DasGoodMoto]

Thanks man, appreciate that!

[@jeffalleshouse9783]

Nice bud hope to purchase one in the future.

[@DasGoodMoto]

You won’t regret it!

[@quanwick4516]

"what's meant to be yours will always find its way"

[@DasGoodMoto]

totally agree!

[@Knoxvillemoto]

I had a friend that had one of these. Sick bike. He said, it was not happy riding at low speeds.

[@DasGoodMoto]

Yeah keeping the revs up is where it's at. He ever let you ride it?

[@Knoxvillemoto]

@DasGoodMoto nahh, he sold it before I learned how to ride. I did go with him to a few track days to watch though. It sounded incredible at track pace.

[@DonaldGolden-jc4xq]

I have the black 02 rvt and love it

[@DasGoodMoto]

Nice, I really love the black. Here in the states they released those in 2005 and 2006. I believe production numbers were much lower so it's rare to see them. Thanks for the comment!

[@DonaldGolden-jc4xq]

Mines in arkansas

[@DonaldGolden-jc4xq]

Hard to find a good mechanic to work on it tho

[@DasGoodMoto]

some great roads in that state, perfect for that bike!

[@jimmycapps7263]

Ive seen these bikes with 150,000 miles on them and still running good. Others have told me they have seen more miles than that. Im on my 3rd rc 02,03,now i found an 04 with 14k and some nice and not so nice upgrades and i paid top dollar and still putting money into it. Ill never part with this one!

[@DasGoodMoto]

Love it, congrats man! The RC51 community is pretty awesome here in the U.S. "Pigfest" is going on August 8-10 at the Tail of the Dragon. Still trying to figure out logistics but hoping to make it.

[@Ducky27645]

2002 RC51 here. 😁😁😁 Would not trade it for a new inline 4 bike.

[@DasGoodMoto]

The new bikes might have more power but these bikes are so much more enjoyable to ride! Thanks for the comment, enjoy the riding season!

[@Jake-vo8rp]

I got an 04' Nicky Hayden Edition. Bought in 2012 and Im thinking about selling.... 😢 Got another kid on the way. But its eating me up thinking about it.....

[@DasGoodMoto]

If you need to sell it because of money for your family then I totally get it.... but if not then hold on to it! I sold my bikes when I started having kids but I couldn't stay away. I've got 5 kids now and I'm back to riding. I just dial it back and try to keep it responsible :)

[@jasonfairhurst4621]

I have the sp1 full race rep Colin Edwards Laguna Saca and I live in the Next village to Jason O’Halloran

[@DasGoodMoto]

I bet he'd like to take your SP1 for a spin :) I've always loved the livery of your bike!

[@paulscountry456]

New litre bikes do not look that good and those were incredibly expensive to make ,the swing arm is like art,in reality these RC51 could keep up with modern bikes on a tight road or track but you would work way harder ,a 56 inch wheelbase is very low and 75 lbs of rear wheel torque , the wheelbase on that and the Suoerhawk is the same as the 916 and less than many 600s .

[@DasGoodMoto]

Completely agree on the swingarm being art, it's weird how we can appreciate something like that. I still haven't tried out a Superhawk or a 916 yet, makes me feel a bit unqualified to be giving bike reviews! Hope to try them both someday soon. Also I dig your screen name, I named my daughter "Polly' after my dad "Paul". Thanks for your comment man!

[@theJACKSON10]

My question is how is there pillion pegs ?? Where are they sitting 😅

[@DasGoodMoto]

I do a quick vid this week, there is a passenger seat that goes on top of that rear fairing. It's a pretty small seat compared to pillion seats of that era.

[@futureofcarstube]

Just uploaded a POV of my 03 :)

[@DasGoodMoto]

I like your silver and black color combo and love the 2 to 1 Jardine exhaust. I wish lane splitting was legal everywhere! Consider taking your extra keys off to prevent scratching on your triple tree. Nice bike and video man!

[@futureofcarstube]

@@DasGoodMoto oh thanks man yeah its loud I love it.

[@STUDIO388_]

Had one a 2001, but i would buy a Nickey Hayden edition like that if i could find one. NIce Bike man thanks for sharing the story at the track with him and is Bro.

[@DasGoodMoto]

Keep looking, I see them on iconicmotorbikeauctions.com and bringatrailer.com com every few months. Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@RedRideRVT1R]

🍻, 💎🏁🦅

[@DasGoodMoto]

Thanks man!

[@barrymoore7043]

Just got an '04 and can't imagine not having this bike forever.

[@DasGoodMoto]

Congrats man! Sounds like you have the right perspective! 😀😀

[@pburgvenom]

I will never sell my Ohlin’sd/Sato’d 2003

[@DasGoodMoto]

Sounds like a killer setup!

[@giedriusbruzas6542]

10k miles high? maybe you were high XD

[@DasGoodMoto]

Seems silly today, I shouldn't have sold it but glad to have it back!

[@giedriusbruzas6542]

@@DasGoodMoto great bike