RC51 SP2 First Ride

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[@jx7410]

Awesome man, there’s nothing like a first ride on a new bike.

[@Stefan077777771]

man i think ur next bike should be honda, you should give it a try 😂

[@jonmy1415]

Stefan M it is a honda

[@PantsuGod]

@@jonmy1415 That's the joke.

[@palmspar]

I have my VTR SP 1 now 13 years its great, pc3 two brothers high mount exhaust and 132hp on the wheel. 72000km (44738 miles) and the valves have never needed to be adjusted, HRC did a nice job building this engine.

[@Tuukkis]

Get rid of those 2 bros exhausts and it will be excellent 👌 kidding, it's yours, you do what you want with it 😁

[@Octogen66]

So I rode VFRs for 8 years, then a Kawi ZX9R for 6y and got my SP2 in 02. Amazing machine - put two brothers pipes on a few years later and it's my mistress still, been riding her for 20 years! Have a Yama FJR1300 and Ducati Monster that i just got 2 years ago for running around town and occasional canyons in Utah - that throat, torque, and feel are just awesome and I've enjoyed a good number of trackdays too. GREAT machine! Only 29000 miles tho, I'd better get busy...

[@aproductofboredom]

The VTR 1000SP2 is my favourite bike. I shall be living vicariously through you sir.

[@TheMostSmokeCrew]

Welcome to the RC51 fam.

[@olivierleduc6436]

Mate, thats even better that a modern bike😍🤪

[@johnpirie3800]

The SP2 is one of the best looking and sounding bikes ever. You don't need crazy top end speed, when you have the grunt that thing has!!! That engine note is oh so sweet. As is the VFR 750. Gotta love Honda. Everyone; ride safe..

[@Sam_Pillay]

Congrats man. You deserve it

[@InoxEdge]

Looks and sounds amazing, my favourite colours too. Those wheels look like the originals, why don't you just get them powder coated back to black.

[@johncollins1846]

Nice bike Hero, you always seem to pick up real nice used bikes, looks like its in great condition

[@hazmyfarriz8078]

Maybe the old owner use it for short time.

[@johncollins1846]

@@hazmyfarriz8078 maybe, i dont think he mentioned how many miles on the clock, it was definitely looked after either way, sort out those oddball parts an shell be perfect

[@meds4all]

I just got me a 00 sp1, needs some tlc ( a lot) but it'll go well with my 1098s and tl1000r.

[@enlightenedidiot9552]

Ron Gittins so you are ALL V- twins?

[@meds4all]

@@enlightenedidiot9552 at this point in time yes, I've was looking into a R1 with the cross plane crank shaft. I had a Honda F2 600 to start then a ZX9R with a big bore kit and 75 shot of nos. I love the way V and L twin feel when riding. With the torque down low when on the street it makes and easy ride and when ringing their necks coming out of corners, I like the smooth pull rather then the hit that comes with the lines. Drag strip however give me a boosted inline any day.

[@enlightenedidiot9552]

Ron Gittins i feel you. I rode Cbrs forever from a 600f2 to 900rr to 954/1000. Now I'm on VFRs. Smooth and comfortable. But my first 900rr back in 1992 was like...Holy Shit :)

[@enlightenedidiot9552]

mirlin235 good answer. If you cant decide between a v twin or I 4, get a VeeFour...LOL :)

[@enlightenedidiot9552]

mirlin235 yeah i halfway agree. My 91 sounds like a Nascar V8 with just a resonator. Awesome sauce! But my 05 with VTech sure comes alive at 7k...TBH, I would LOVE a VFR1000 with FI, GDC, and modern CBR geometry...with a nicer riding position. Basically a brand new 1986 VFR750...

[@archaos75]

Never sell it, you will be sorry. My 2000 VTR1000SP1 (RC51) has 2630km (1634miles) on the clock. these were way ahead of there time

[@horneblendeandcamguy]

Unfortunately had to sell my ‘01 with 15.5k miles on it. Luckily sold it to my brother so I still see it around.

[@hazmyfarriz8078]

That second hand bike look good. You find perfectly

[@bwxmoto]

I know that feeling! Same when I went from my TW200 to my XSR900. I was like WTF.. this thing is nuts! Good times ;-)

[@hazmyfarriz8078]

Because we can feel lot of different on our bike

[@Orrickman]

Just listening to you, and how happy you are riding it, it makes me jealous :) Congrats, enjoy her!

[@ducducgoose1275]

Bet you can't wait til spring! Nice bike dude, time to save up for some tires and a battery.

[@Dirtdogging]

Nothing like getting your dream bike . I’ve just got my dream bike gone from a cbr. 600rr 2006 to a cbr sp 1000rr 2017 best feeling ever

[@tkomow2]

Had a Suzuki TL1000R. Everything you said about this bike applies to that one too. The 51 won a World Championship though. It was faster and way more reliable the any Ducati at the time. Never rode a 51 but always wanted one. That sound, sitting at a stoplight can never be replicated with a V4.

[@katyg3873]

TRENT KITCH in the uk the tl1000r was nicknamed the widow maker because it was so brutal but with very little refinement.. I believe it was the most crashed bike at the time too.

[@saadnouri3738]

you really like this motorcycle, i can feel the passion and excitement when you talk about it !! good for you its a great bike, great choice

[@azharfahry_]

congrats man. u sounds so happy in the video, I can tell it. keep it up!

[@JK-tu1xx]

I looked at that exact bike about 4 months ago, I opted to get a Nicky Hayden edition just for the nostalgia.. clean bike though, owner took great care of it.

[@Katalyzt]

Your description of how it feels to ride the RC51 is the reason why I only buy and ride V-Twins. ;O) P.S. You will love 'twisties' on it... There is nothing like taking a turn on a V-Twin. Katalyzt

[@ThomasWilliams-zo7ke]

That sound brother..... That sound

[@truckingbiker7354]

Wow that is a nice bike I'm sure you'll get a lot of enjoyment out of riding it.

[@JakeTerch]

Congrats man, you have quite a stable of bikes!

[@jacobhendrickson8935]

I love the whine of the gear driven cams.

[@stephen_crumley]

I remember Nicky Hayden (RIP) winning the AMA title on this bike in 2002 and Colin Edwards doing the same in WSB(double champ) That is what catapulted Nicky into MOTO GP and a MOTO GP title in 2006. I fell in love with the RC the first time I saw one and always said I’d wait for them to drop a little in value before I got one, but had a kid and life got in the way. It makes me happy to see someone so passionate about owning one like I would be if I could, she’s a beauty my friend, thanks for allowing some of us less fortunate to live vicariously through your channel. ✌🏻

[@Radioactive_Slime]

Daayum! Those cams... It’ll be interesting to see the cosmetic tweaks you make.

[@S4WYERonPC]

I agree with you about the bars, bar ends, levels, etc. but you should definitely look around for some Sato Racing rearsets (they look awesome on the RC51) Throw on a Puig windscreen and some better flush mounts and this will look incredible! Awesome bike for sure!

[@DirtyMerkin]

When I 1st bought my SP1 home.... I was Shaking with Joy.....🇦🇺👍

[@catz279]

Theres a facebook group called honda rc51 fans you should check it out great community

[@Nisspecvan]

Subreddit as well.

[@DY1SLAYZFR1]

Congratulations on your bike man. I’ve driven one back in 2004 which was the SP2 Nicky Hayden edition and I loved it. I have one as well but it’s just the 2003 RVT RC51. Never did post any videos about it before and on my channel I only posted my Ducati Panigale 1199S. Have a good one and Godspeed🙏

[@logancarpenter3766]

You've got good taste my dude, it's hard to find people that want to put the stock components BACK ON to replace aftermarket items. Also, RC51. Congrats on the new bike!

[@bullit199]

Congrats man. Your collection is getting better and better! I recently got a 5th gen VFR800 and I love it. Fuel injected and gear driven cams.

[@enlightenedidiot9552]

bullit199 hell yeah ..

[@ktotheswiss1617]

Now that's a mans bike. I can tell you weren't giving it all the power at anytime in this vid. Wait till it's dry out when you can really open it up.

[@HeroRR]

Waiting for New tires too ;)

[@Death666wish]

That beautiful v-twin noise, had my "little" 650 for four years now and I still love the noise it makes.

[@DrSmokeBBQ7269]

I have a 2004 rc51...... best bike ever! Feel free to message me on Facebook. My name is justin margist. There are alot of mods that can be done to make that bike to make it hang with inline 4 1000s. First thing, 6th gear with factory gearing sucks. The bike will actually go just as fast in 5th as it will 6th. Go down one tooth in the front and up two in the back. It will really make the bike come alive. Second have the soft rev limiter removed so it will rev all the way to 11k. There are diagrams online how to do a "soft rev limiter bypass". A power commander is a good tool for adding just a few horsepower, but a real race shop will install The HRC racing computer and tune it. Mine made 169rwhp and 85 ft#

[@mikefoster3558]

Great bike, I have a 01 with 68000 mi and runs like a top they really come alive at 7000rpm. It's truly an iconic motorcycle and my favorite I also have a 16 gsxs1000 and since I got the RC i find myself not riding it much anymore.

[@deadlyturn6660]

congrats dude (: This is a really cool bike from Honda. Me and my friend love this bike. I wanna buy this bike too in future :D. The sp1/sp2 is known for the indestructible engine. You cant destroy this engine. Honda rules. Keep care of it. (:

[@justaguy4real]

just am FYI, before it was stolen from me, I had an 02 Superhawk [vtr1000] and I loved it. but it didnt look right with that halfass mid fairing, so I got a sharkskinz type lower fairing to put on, and it looked so much better. totally stock with oem pipes and the aftermarket lower fairing made it look so good. but you have the rc51 so it obviously already has fullsize fairings.

[@sergeybrody3028]

Literally great bike

[@shaneweightman]

Here in the uk , I had a sp1 , VTR 1000 8 yrs ago , lots of character, mine had a few trick parts and special paint job , definitely unique bike , I had similar rear lights as yours , cheers Shane uk 🇬🇧

[@bocajuniors55]

I just picked up a Euro-Spec (Silver) SP-1 yesterday. I always loved this bike since I got into motorbikes in 2000. I decided my first "classic" sportbike would be an RC51. What a lovely bike.

[@radicalrobason]

Dude, I own two RC51's..It is way faster than your 600RR....By a large margin. It is a freight train as you run through the gears. Next Level Shit!!! Can your 600 do 189MPH? NOPE!!!!

[@ifly65]

I love this bike. Watch those ankle guards they love to snatch shoe laces. I almost tipped a 1000RR Fireblade over at a light when my laces got stuck as I was putting my foot down. Enjoy!!!

[@rm25088]

I picked up a 2003 suzuki tl1000r over the summer. Nothing beats a vtwin for the street. I don't care if it's old and not the fastest, it is what I wanted and I wouldn't give it up for anything.

[@SuperBounce1987]

Another one of the bikes i want in my garage. Got the 954RR (you MUST get another) and got my original learner 1990 CG125 (i built it myself from boxes at the age of 11 so... Sentimental) Want the CBR400RR Babyblade and the RC51. My perfect garage.

[@alex-thangnguyen2746]

The RC51 has a reputation of being loved or hated. Myself, I prefer an inline 4; unless I get a price I cannot turn away. Even an inline will grow on you. If you can get a good price on an RC51; they are a good trade. Honda has made up their mind.

[@johnharris7353]

OmfGod! I'm speechless, I'm gobsmacked! I'm so stupid that I didn't even know that Honda made this! It sounds awesome! It's quick! Yeah you SS boys find out that a little extra weight makes the bike be planted. My Cbr1100xx at 100mph on the highway is not bothered by anything, high crosswords, big rigs, nothing. It blows right thru all of it. Jeez Honda has made sum fantastic bike. I'm keeping mine!

[@DREDLESSONE]

I love it you got a BEAST. You found a gem in the rough. That's one of Honda's iconic bikes. Congrats I hope you enjoy.

[@hazmyfarriz8078]

I have one but it's from 2T era

[@johncarlson8029]

The rc51/sp2 is your favorite? An Ohlins shock and forks off an rc51 would make the perfect VFR750. I owned a VTR 1000 Superhawk for a few years but always went back to the VFR. I see you have tested some. How do you feel about the 93 thru 97 VFR750F ?

[@Faithinhim7]

I just got a 1998 VTR1000 Frirestorm. I've had inline 4s and a triple. This is by far my favorite.

[@johnnygeorgopoulos4072]

Almost bought an SP2 last year but ended up taking too much time to make up my mind.... wasn't a huge loss since I ended up picking up a mint 96 built (97) CBR1100XX with only 20k miles for 2k. It was a better fit, I'm getting old and my back hurts (I'm not that old, just feel like it) and the Bird is just a bigger, smoother, more refined bike than the RC51.... and faster in a line as well.

[@bradboisvert4892]

Whattttt? Chrome rims look awesome on the bike every1 does all black everything

[@svticklemefinn1176]

Had a 2001 made it my track bike. The harder you ride it the more she likes it.

[@topgun8683]

I had some similar bikes to yours, 2005 Suzuki SV1000S and a 2010 Honda VFR 1200F! Looks like the person who owned the RC51 before, put some cheap stuff on it, but I know you will bring it back to its former glory !

[@RossiIcq]

Yesterday I saw a RC51 first time at a dealer and I directly was surprised. Today I made a test drive and bought it. Kind of feel exactly like you. From one test drive, it felt like I never drove something else

[@darkknight1340]

The rear brakes on the VTR series are not the best,but the front brakes are awesome.I currently run a 2000 VTR 1000F FIRESTORM which has been dynojeted,yes it has carburettors,but they are the largest choke diameter carbs ever fitted to a production bike,48 mm Keihins,the auto cam chain tensioners have been replaced with manual tensioners as the auto versions are prone to failure,the acceleration is quite awesome returning a 0-60 time of under 3 seconds,whatever bikes I may buy in the future I would never part with my Firestorm!.

[@andrewstamps2806]

Nice!!! Totally put stock bits back on....black gloss wheels would look great though. Great videos keep it up!!! And hi from the UK 😁

[@AUClay]

Nice Bike! Great video! The RC-51 is a Torque Monster! Fantastic bike, love the sound of that V-Twin and gear driven cam shaft! Thanks for posting!

[@CarlosLinanIII]

I got a 2000 Honda Superhawk VTR-1000 it's in great condition needs minor fixes Its a great project bike if ur interested Ill let it go for $2700 it is yellow with batwing fairings

[@williamwintemberg]

Wow! I never owned one of these. Neither have I ever ridden one. Very strange thing! While watching this vlog. This bike seems way too familiar. I mean way too familiar! I feel like at some time in the past I have put many miles on one of these. It's like visiting a best friend I haven't seen in years! EEEEKKKKssss!!!!! Nice video and Bike! Best of Luck with it! I'm still Freaked!

[@DjLucarulla]

I had an VTR and i freaking loved the sound of it

[@adamoloufa5205]

I just got a Suzuki TL1000R, it’s pretty much the same concept. 1000cc V-twin sportbike, power numbers are really close too

[@kentscherm2213]

Had an '03 sp1. Sato, pc3, the thing sounded like a huey chopper from behind and would set off car alarms. Man I miss that bike more than any other. Enjoy your ride!

[@rextvh]

No one should ever let one go, if they get one. There's just nothing like tis bike. Though it feels big, it just feels like it takes the turns itself and so smoothly. I pray to find a way to get mine back from the scam, illegal towing/impound industry. Look into right to private property. No one can come in your house and impound your couch you've purchased it. This is no different, but the DMV is deceiving you into putting yourself in commerce. We all have the the right to travel, which is inalienable. This went before congress, but was shot down, because....the states make too much money, which congress doesn't want to deprive them of, even though it directly violates our rights. I guess the Constitution has become a document that only works at the government's convenience. That should be upsetting to everyone. We shall see...Enjoy those masks, which they cannot make a law about or believe a little piece of paper or cloth can keep a deadly virus/disease from taking hold of you. Read the Declaration of Independence as well.

[@adaptiveagile]

Congrats. First owner had garish tastes. Blingy. I had the SP1. It was okay. Bu the SP2 is supposed to be much better.

[@Roy_Godiksen]

KZbin motorcycle video rule nr.1: "Bikes sound better in real life then on video". This bike sounds Amazing on video. It's got to be brain melting gorgeous sound in real life.

[@chrismoody1342]

I worked with a guy and he had a 954 and I got ride it. A few weeks later, I catch him again on his bike, this time he’s replaced it with an RC51. Again he was good enough to trust we a bike days old. I really liked this bike, better than the 954. Just seemed so linear in its delivery of power. In its day this was big league power and yeah you feel like your on a Aprilia or Ducati from Japan.

[@aidanlyons1155]

It better be faster then a 600! Lol I just bought an sp1 yesterday and I rode a brand new one back in 01 at a track and they probably are not much quicker than a good 600, different power delivery. Probably heavier than my old 996 too

[@brianroagers6894]

I’m glad for ya man! Such a bad ass bike what a beast looks mean black! love the duel exhaust!

[@Wheelnut78]

Ive owed one of these and they are great. i sold it for an Aprilia RSV1000R which was even better and I still have it.

[@invisblegt]

I love my 08 cbr1000rr and on paper it trashes the rc51 but... seeing that view, hearing those noises makes me miss my rc51 so much. :*(

[@scottroberts8102]

You keep talking about a comparison between your 600 and an SP!! Way as well compare a BB gun to an ICBM.

[@moneyille]

I'm only 17 and currently i got a 125cc bike and next year probably getting a A2 license and by watching this video i just get more and more excited until i can ride any 1000cc bike but i know it's a couple years till that moment

[@intothevoid5027]

Bro, I also love my 98 vtr 1000, or honda 996, its the torque is sweet, my 03 cbr 954 is much faster but the v twin sure is cooler to ride, much less heat.

[@YINGYANGPOLARBEAR]

This guy is as excited as when I got mine 8 years ago. And I still have it. Love it man

[@anthonymcfarlane3014]

I hope you're healing up OK bro, my RC put me on my ass before, but you can't let that stop you from taming the beast. Fix her up and get back out there, it an expensive fix but, it's worth it.

[@andystech5223]

Better then my first ride on my ZX636R had to ride it 240miles from where I picked it up after 3 years of not having a bike :)

[@666Tazer]

Sick bike i can't wait for next year as I live in UK I have another year left on my restricted licence and as soon as I have my full licence I'm going for an aprilia rsv1000 😊

[@gloriushumbug5832]

Gotta love the Honda v twin sound, my dad has a 750 Africa twin from 1990 which has the sexiest sound ever

[@jarek916]

Congratulation on your bike it is legendary motorcycle and that sound man that sound ...!! you enjoy B safe.

[@TheVaughan5]

You´ll never regret buying what is perhaps the best bike for the road ever made. Wouldn´t consider anything else.

[@jonmy1415]

I miss my rc51

[@RossiIcq]

Please more videos about that bike. Like about modifications

[@thomasrobb8760]

u sound like a kid getting his first console. "this is a dream of mine"

[@jondog9]

Congrats! Enjoy and take good care. VFR a planted bike? ok. Get ready to redefine planted my friend.

[@sdcanyoncarver2203]

I bet the sprockets you got on it are tall. It should rip 1st 2nd 3rd of put over 250 k miles on rc51 that's all I ride.

[@pepperjackshack2439]

speed up the video to 1.25X speed and you sound juiced of the new bike!

[@t4oomf442]

update theres brand new 0 miles sp1 & sp2 on ebay uk, lottery gods help me please !!!!!!!!!

[@thefinerthingsinlife5963]

The only thing I dislike on the rc51 is the frame support bars around the steering. Other than that perfect!

[@rustypwnismo7384]

I had an '03 model. Wish I never traded it in. I traded it in for a '07 RWB VFR. Which I still have.

[@justaguy4real]

2:52 to me the hyper flash is better and more attention grabbing. i dont see why people dont like them.

[@billfrater1948]

It's got more than two gears, give it some!!! . Don't think your fuel light is working, mine is on constantly !

[@losteroni]

I wanted to learn more about this bike because the guy who sold me his Buell XB9R just bought one .

[@kittyraphael]

Congratulations. Best bike ever. Gold rims bro. Gold.

[@dannymcguiness3103]

i have always loved the rc51! i ride a aprilia twinn sport bike and i love the torque of a v twinn! good luck!

[@t4oomf442]

THERES 1 ON EBAY UK WITH 800 MILES ONLY !!!!!!!!! IF I HAD THE CASH I WOULD BUY IT NO QUESTION

[@MrGreen-oi5ey]

That laugh...like bro don't mess my bike up!!😬