| General information |
| Model: | Honda RC 51 |
| Year: | 2005 |
| Category: | Sport |
| Engine and transmission |
| Displacement: | 999.00 ccm (60.96 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | V2 |
| Stroke: | 4 |
| Compression: | 10.8:1 |
| Bore x Stroke: | 100.0 x 63.6 mm (3.9 x 2.5 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection. Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with two injectors per cylinder |
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel control: | DOHC |
| Ignition: | Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping |
| Starter: | Electric |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed |
Transmission type final drive: | Chain |
| Physical Measurements |
| Dry weight: | 195.0 kg (430.0 pounds) |
| Seat height: | 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Wheelbase: | 1,420 mm (55.9 inches) |
| Chassis and dimensions |
| Rake (fork angle): | 23.5� |
| Trail: | 95 mm (3.7 inches) |
| Front Suspension: | 43.0mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability |
| Front Suspension travel: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear Suspension: | Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability |
| Rear Suspension travel: | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 190/50-ZR17 |
| Front brakes: | Double disc. Full-floating. 4-piston calipers. |
| Front brakes diameter: | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc. 1-piston calipers |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Speed and acceleration |
| Other specifications |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.16 litres (4.80 gallons) |
| Color options: | Black/Metallic Gray |
| Comments: | Model ID: RVT1000R |