The RC51 is such an incredible bike – it combines Honda reliability with the joy of a V-Twin engine (my personal favorite) and it beat Ducati at its own game with multiple World Superbike Championships and a AMA Championship.
With 133 horsepower, 71 ft-lb of torque, and one of the greatest exhaust sounds I’ve ever heard from a Japanese motorcycle (assuming you replaced the pipes), it was an absolute gem. Cycle World thinks this is one of the best used bikes you can buy, and I’d have to agree.
This specific Honda RC51 SP2 has 32,000 miles and is being offered for sale by a motorcycle technician. It just received a full service and comes with plenty of upgrades, including Yoshi ppes, a PC3, TunrOne Mk2 air intake, Ohlins rear shock, modified sprocket ratios, and plenty more. Find this RC51 SP2 for sale here on Craigslist in Simi Valley, California for $5,000.