I have two '02 RC51 SP2's..got my first in '05 and just got my 2nd two months ago.... you also want to watch the F1 light. If it flickers the oil pump is going out. That is a sign that the bike has had the shit wheelied out of it. Also look for aftermarket under tails. Hot bodies under tails were popular and required a lot of cutting to install. If it has an aftermarket undertail you may run into issues with the bank angle sensor (shuts the fuel pump off if you crash) if it was relocated. Factory it is located on the plastic panel that extends down toward the swing arm just aft of the rear shock. You should be able to see it from the side of the bike without removing anything. If its somewhere else it may not function properly. Those are VERY hard to come by now. Check the swing arm for areas where the paint has been worn off. Typically there will be visible scuffing along the upper outside edge . That is from either the exhaust hanger or subframe being bent (bike was dropped) and allowing the muffler to contact the swing arm during its travel. You should also not need to pull the idle adjuster out more than 1/8th of inch to start it. If you do then the throttle bodies are in need of some love. Ask me how I know this. I did NO research when I got my first one back in '05. I just wanted an RC51. Its now a donor bike for my second. Now days these bikes are either mint or a trash can. If the listing only has one or two pics and only shows one side of the bike, its probably going to be a trash can or have internal motor issues. Most of, if not all parts are direct from Japan now or you'll need to find a trashed one for spare parts. All that said.. I had a 2017 Aprilia RSV4 RF which is one of the best sounding/looking bikes IMO and it just doesn't compare to the RC51. So if you're looking for one and find one that's not totally trashed.. get it! The RC51 isn't just another motorcycle, it will become a part of the family the second you hear those gear driven cams and feel the ride.

Literally just finished a 1 month review on an SP1 for my channel. I loved it so much I just bought a Castrol liveried SP1 for myself ♥️

I plan on getting one for $4000 at the first quarter of next year I cant wait!

Ive had two SP2s miss them both...

✌️ Picking up an SP2 tomorrow if all goes well.

I got a SP2 for $3,200 and nothing wrong with it. It came with two extra rear ends, extra gas tank, swing arm, side panels, power commander and set of full brakes.

Nice !

i just got a sp1 for $4000 8k miles I love it

Thank you!

It’s the most fun you’ll ever have riding a motorcycle. RC51 sp1 or sp2 are legendary, Honda made them so inexpensive to buy they allegedly. made no money on them, as a result they are now increasing in value providing of course they’re in original condition.

I can't believe you got it so cheap always wanted a RC51 it's literally my dream bike I just am blown away how you picked it up so cheap my gosh I can't find one for less than $7,000 in good condition if they're not in good condition they still want an arm and a leg

Please leave suggestions for other RC51 videos you guys would like to see

Im buying a rc51 for 4000 its suposed to be VET owned and its been dipped but dude cant us his arm now but thanks for this video

😍😍😍😍😍😍👍

How much did it cost to fix the transmission

I'm looking for one same price you paid a sp

How much for third gear repair live rc51 sp 1/2 sweet

that exhaust is worth alot nowadays

Does the sp2 have the same issue with the gas tank, or did they re-engineer to correct that issue?

Was you aware of the NO 3rd Gear before purchasing?

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SP2 SP2 SP2

is this in desirable category ? unlike the two strokes

id get rid of them high mounts. looks good but lacks in performance