RC51 SP2 First Ride
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Awesome man, there’s nothing like a first ride on a new bike.
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.
Get rid of those 2 bros exhausts and it will be excellent 👌 kidding, it's yours, you do what you want with it 😁
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...
The VTR 1000SP2 is my favourite bike. I shall be living vicariously through you sir.
Welcome to the RC51 fam.
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..
Mate, thats even better that a modern bike😍🤪
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. ✌🏻
Congrats man. You deserve it
This guy is as excited as when I got mine 8 years ago. And I still have it. Love it man
That beautiful v-twin noise, had my "little" 650 for four years now and I still love the noise it makes.
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.
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
I just rode my new Ducati 750ss 1993. I like to watch this video before I ride. Your enthusiasm is contagious.
I know what you mean, this bike fuels the soul, the sound, torque just a great all around bike. I just picked up my first RC51 this October, I’ll be riding this until im 70 maybe even longer, well done Hero
I love the fact that you're so excited you're hyperventilating. That's what motorcycling is all about. You're not even moving and you're fired up.
man i think ur next bike should be honda, you should give it a try 😂
Stefan M it is a honda
@@jonmy1415 That's the joke.
That second hand bike look good. You find perfectly
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
I love the whine of the gear driven cams.
i can always appreciate someone who really is giddy about motorcycles. some reviews by "professionals" you can tell its just there job. Thanks.
The RC51 was my dream bike for years! A friend bought one when I had only been on 600s. The thing felt like a monster, like how a real race bike should. My 600 felt like a child's toy in comparison.
Quite a few years later I finally decided to get one. I drove a few states over to buy a mint 2003 SP2. It was set up -1 +2 gearing, Jardine exhaust. The motor was a joy and it sounded amazing. But the suspension was too harsh and it ran SO HOT. I knew about that going in but didn't think it'd be so bad. But it was. On an 80 plus degree day, it couldn't get the temperature under 200 unless you were on the highway. It would just cook you and kept me from riding it on too many occasions. I didn't even keep it a year.
They are very special bikes though and very fun to ride.
Happy to see someone who appreciates originality, especially with (modern) classics like this
Nice bike Hero, you always seem to pick up real nice used bikes, looks like its in great condition
Maybe the old owner use it for short time.
@@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
I had an VTR and i freaking loved the sound of it
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.
I have one but it's from 2T era
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.
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.
Great choice man, we won a heavyweight twins championship with that bike ( I was the wrench/crew chief). Best chassis ever to work on. Anything we did, it would react exactly as you expected. And then, the BOOM! Enjoy!
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
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.
I know that feeling! Same when I went from my TW200 to my XSR900. I was like WTF.. this thing is nuts! Good times ;-)
Because we can feel lot of different on our bike
Another legend in the garage! Nice bike! Now you need the Blackbird!
When I 1st bought my SP1 home.... I was Shaking with Joy.....🇦🇺👍
Just listening to you, and how happy you are riding it, it makes me jealous :) Congrats, enjoy her!
I just got me a 00 sp1, needs some tlc ( a lot) but it'll go well with my 1098s and tl1000r.
Ron Gittins so you are ALL V- twins?
@@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.
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 :)
mirlin235 good answer. If you cant decide between a v twin or I 4, get a VeeFour...LOL :)
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...
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!
God that thing is beautiful. I own an 06 CBR 1000RR and now I am thinking of adding this same year and color to my collection. I love it man.
That sound brother..... That sound
Ive owned mine since July 2004! Enjoy.
I just got an 03 sp2 with about 10k miles and it's amazing. My first "liter bike" and am glad the previous owners kept everything stock besides yoshi carbon slip-ons, carbon front and rear fender/ chain guard and flush turn signals/ rear integrated signals like yours. Very exciting bike to ride with all that torque in every gear and fairly easy to ride.
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 🇬🇧
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!
Gorgeous in black. Stunning looks and sound. Honda at their iconic best.
Gotta love the Honda v twin sound, my dad has a 750 Africa twin from 1990 which has the sexiest sound ever
Congrats man, it's always cool to see someone really dig their bike. Bikes just make people happy and you know it when you ride a good one.
@HeroRR ...Congrats on an getting that awesome bike... I agree, I enjoy the "older" sports bikes, picked up a 2005 Triumph Daytona 650 (in June 2018). I stripped it down and pulled all of the wiring out of the bike and went through and wrapped all the harness in new high temp Tesa 51026 tape. While also making sure to address any issues I found. Replaced the Stator and Voltage regulator. Replaced the quick disconnect fitting on the tank as the original ones were no longer acting as auto shut and letting the fuel leak. Then I went through and checked all of the mechanicals, since the bike has close to 30k miles on it, figured it couldn't hurt to do the 30k checks. Everything checked out ok, and I put everything back together and then Wrapped the whole bike in an Arctic Camo Vinyl wrap. Lots of work to get done in 5 days... BUT I did it and NOW the bike it "perfect"... With everything done, it puts a huge smile on my face every time I ride it.
I just got a 1998 VTR1000 Frirestorm. I've had inline 4s and a triple. This is by far my favorite.
Congratulations. Best bike ever. Gold rims bro. Gold.
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.
bullit199 hell yeah ..
congrats man. u sounds so happy in the video, I can tell it. keep it up!
Litre bikes are a blast. The torque my FZ1 has even at 6k is amazing. It's nice being able to pass cars without downshifting like I had to with my fz6.
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🙏
Dude you are so lucky
Don’t ever sell
I sold mine last year and regret every second
SP2 is a old school beast
Currently have a 1299 panigale but the RC51 just grabs your soul and never lets go
one beautiful bike, timeless, and it won't lose money like one of the latest 1000's
Enjoy !
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 :)
Hell yea!!! Nothing beats the feel of a big twin sport bike! I have a Ducati Diavel and two VFRs, but I really miss my VTR1000r.
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!!!
I had a vtr 1000 and a TL1000R and loved them bikes. Always wanted that bike too. Congratulations
I know exactly how you feel dude.I love my RC51.Unlike anything else I've owned, or ride.Absolute class.😉
Congrats man! I love it when people actually get the bikes they f*cking want for themselves and not what they think would be the coolest one in other peoples opinion.
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.
The rc51 is one bad ass bike. I wish they had kept going with it.
Literally great bike
Congrats! One of my all time fav bikes. I had a Ducati M900 wit high mount termi pipes. Sounds just like it. The low rpm studdering is the chracteristics of v twin, just clutch it at low revs. The Torque is sick!!! At freeway speeds on the highest gear, u just crack the throttle and ur gone, no delays or downshifting. Im very happy you got this bike because I want to see more videos of the bike. Congrats again and becarefull in 1st gear, that puppy will come off the ground!!!
One of my dumbest mistakes in life was selling my pristine '02 SP2. The torque was perfect for Tail of the Dragon. Keep it and take good care of it.
Congrats man, you have quite a stable of bikes!
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.
Unfortunately had to sell my ‘01 with 15.5k miles on it. Luckily sold it to my brother so I still see it around.
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.
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
I've been so busy I haven't checked out you're channel in a few months. I finally start watching again and it pleases me so much you got another honda lol
Congratulations, my dad has a '01 RC51 SP1 Nicky Hayden edition, and he loves it more than anything! Your bike sounds absolutely amazing and makes me want to upgrade from my SV650s. Looking forward to more content on this beast.
One of the best sounding bikes I've ever heard
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.
Glad you're enjoying your new bike!!!! Congratulations. WOW!!!! What a beautiful SOUND.
Wow that is a nice bike I'm sure you'll get a lot of enjoyment out of riding it.
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!
I had the sports touring version of it. LOVED HER! excellent choice. they just don't make bikes with this much character & presence anymore.
That’s the kinda bike dreams are made of.🤙
It sounds delicious. Godspeed and safe riding.
The RC should be much faster than most 600's. Also I know someone who has a 2000 model with about 145000 miles with the original clutch and does frequent track days. Congrats on the RC51! One of My favorite bikes too.
Not in a straight line. Modern 600's beat the RC in HP and power to weight ratio. RC certainly feels faster at low RPM due to the torque though. I love mine.
@@absolutelynonameslef my son's 2016 r6 will only stay with the RC in well over 100 mph and struggles at that! Also we've put my 848 Evo next to the RC and the RC pulls ahead a small bit,but definitely pulls ahead.
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 !
Welcome to the club!
Congrats on the new RC51. I picked up my 01 (SP-1) a couple years ago and I love it. I miss my 748, but once I get on the Honda and get into the sweet spot I stop missing it. For (only) 130 horses the bikes can still move. Beautiful bike, enjoy! Think I'll head out today for the final ride of 2018. It's gorgeous, but still a lil wet out.
I saw Joey Dunlop on a RC51 at the ulster GP ,they sound awesome in race mode .
This video brought back some great memories..
I'm not a sports bike kinda guy but I've always wanted a rc51-sp1/sp2 but they're getting so darn expensive, Honda definitely made something special when they released it. The looks and sound are just incredible and would make it a very enjoyable bike to own
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.
Bet you can't wait til spring! Nice bike dude, time to save up for some tires and a battery.
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!
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.
Happy for you Hero!! Can't wait to hear when you get her tuned up, tires, dry road, etc!!
I just saw your video about this bike and its history & i come across this which makes me super happy for you buddy glad you got what you asked for :)
Daayum! Those cams...
It’ll be interesting to see the cosmetic tweaks you make.
i have always loved the rc51! i ride a aprilia twinn sport bike and i love the torque of a v twinn! good luck!
Ive seen your video about VTR many times, everytime when i wanted to hear about IT. I am happy for you that you have finally bought one yourself :D. Ive bought mine two years ago.
If you mod it the way you did your RR this thing will be a beauty!
The Rc51 might not be faster than some of the modern 600's but it's a legendary motorcycle i guess any true biker with a passion for riding will want to have. I love that sound of the V twin.
Congrats! Enjoy and take good care. VFR a planted bike? ok. Get ready to redefine planted my friend.
Beautiful bike man! My first bike was a SV650S, fell in love with v-twin sport bikes, and the RC51 has been my dream bike since. They may not be as fast as inline 4s but damn are they sexy. Congrats!
Nice bike. Has some character to it.
I've watched a few of your videos and this one interested me because I like you vlogging. Then I recognized that you are driving around my town and surrounding areas. Keep it up!