Why is the Damn RC-51 so sexy? : Yamaha R1 Forum

KneeDragger77 · 03-26-2003, 06:45 PM

Dont get me wrong. I love my R1. Let me say that again, I love my R1. I reconfirmed that last Sunday at another trackday when we became like one and danced around the track....

However, there is something appealing about the RC51 that I cant nail down. If I had the cash, I'd probably have that bike too. I know its not as fast, but so what. It sounds awesome, and looks very trick. Sometimes I just go to the dealer to check it out and sit on it. I mean, I have no intention of trying to buy it, but I could have an affair with it

For some reason I am transfixed by this bike. I do however, realize just how much I love my R1 when exiting a turn I can pull a 51 super easy

gearhed · 03-26-2003, 06:58 PM

I thought I was the only one sneaking down to the Honda dealer to eye f..k the rc 51, although I usually use the "I need some chain lube" as my excuese....damm v-twins

Zippy · 03-26-2003, 07:12 PM

I've always had a little thing for it myself. Could never put my finger on what exactly it was. Never ridden one before. Every time I'd see one at the dealer, I would sit on it and go vroom vroom. Please, somebody tell us what it is about that bike that's so appealing.

Blue Widow · 03-26-2003, 07:18 PM

I have no idea why you guys like it, I think its fugly.

Team Assassin · 03-26-2003, 07:19 PM

the rc51 sucks balls, if you want a v twin get a ducati, you could get a used one for fairly inexpensive

evilR1 · 03-26-2003, 07:28 PM

i wanted one, but got 929 instead- due to weight. i really wanted one first year, but every one was like "come and see my limited production historical race bike on sale- used $15,000"
and it seemed so pricey to modify.
i think they are a great deal for a competitive v twin. if they would shed 50+ lbs and do a few updates, it would be even better

r1-superstar · 03-26-2003, 07:30 PM

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Originally posted by KneeDragger77
Dont get me wrong. I love my R1. Let me say that again, I love my R1. I reconfirmed that last Sunday at another trackday when we became like one and danced around the track....

However, there is something appealing about the RC51 that I cant nail down. If I had the cash, I'd probably have that bike too. I know its not as fast, but so what. It sounds awesome, and looks very trick. Sometimes I just go to the dealer to check it out and sit on it. I mean, I have no intention of trying to buy it, but I could have an affair with it

For some reason I am transfixed by this bike. I do however, realize just how much I love my R1 when exiting a turn I can pull a 51 super easy

It was between that Motorcycle and my 02' R1. I went with the R1. But the RC 51 is a sexy Motorcycle.

Zippy · 03-26-2003, 07:31 PM

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Originally posted by Team Assassin
the rc51 sucks balls...

I wonder if they'll kill it once they replace the 954 with the new liter bike they're working on.

***JETSCREAM*** · 03-26-2003, 07:34 PM

What is wrong with you people

, the RC-51 is FUGLY bike

end of story!

r1-superstar · 03-26-2003, 07:41 PM

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Originally posted by ***JETSCREAM***
What is wrong with you people , the RC-51 is FUGLY bike end of story!

I see beauty in ALL Motorcycles. Just more in some and less in others. The RC-51 is sweet looking.

***JETSCREAM*** · 03-26-2003, 07:48 PM

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Originally posted by r1-superstar
I see beauty in ALL Motorcycles. Just more in some and less in others. The RC-51 is sweet looking.

All the power to you man, I'm just saying a friend of mine loves the RC-51 but

dude that bike turn me off.

yamyr1boy · 03-26-2003, 07:53 PM

My roommate has one, i think they look sweet. However, the undertail-tailsection is very ugly. I think i would get a dussault undertail to loose the square lights & huuuuuuuge mud flap.

nimmo · 03-26-2003, 07:58 PM

a picture of the slut

Zippy · 03-26-2003, 08:03 PM

"Boy, he sure does have a purdy mouth..."

R1Ryd3R · 03-26-2003, 08:04 PM

A Honda Sexy?

Just my opinion though....

DaFirst · 03-26-2003, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by KneeDragger77
Dont get me wrong. I love my R1. Let me say that again, I love my R1. I reconfirmed that last Sunday at another trackday when we became like one and danced around the track....

However, there is something appealing about the RC51 that I cant nail down. If I had the cash, I'd probably have that bike too. I know its not as fast, but so what. It sounds awesome, and looks very trick. Sometimes I just go to the dealer to check it out and sit on it. I mean, I have no intention of trying to buy it, but I could have an affair with it

For some reason I am transfixed by this bike. I do however, realize just how much I love my R1 when exiting a turn I can pull a 51 super easy

Get it RC51, here we don't have Honda grey imports are not allowable because NO distributor. Make RC51 as scandal..... that would be more interesting..

Mackz · 03-26-2003, 08:09 PM

Beautiful bike, with many wins under its belt.

Magnus · 03-26-2003, 08:13 PM

I like Ducatis alot.... BUT I would only own one if I rode it about 600 miles a year.

What is the valve service interval on the Desmo engines ??? Like every 1000 miles ??

**** that... too much of a pain in the ass... unless it is your second or third bike.

I would buy an APRILIA RSV mille R !!! Ohlins front and rear right from the FACTORY !!! ...and Cheaper than a Ducati, with fewer service checks.

Mackz · 03-26-2003, 08:15 PM

Mille =

Erievon · 03-26-2003, 08:18 PM

I guess there's no accounting for taste. Personally, RC51 =

but thats just me. Yeah, it's still a bike, but I think it's fugly.