Finest and most pleasurable Motorcycle I have ever owned or driven!

I have owned - driven many bikes in forty years. Most recently: a 2001 Yamaha V-Max, 2000 Sportster 1200, Before that a couple of Honda CBR 900's, the 1997 one which I rode through Europe for 3 months. Before that a couple of ZX11's.



No bike has brought such pure pleasure to me as this 2004 RC51.... It sounds like a Sportster, and handles like a CBR. Each gear shift brings a wonderful sense of well being as the sound from the engine provides the finest visceral experience of any bike I have ridden. I was all set to buy the Ducati Monster, but this bike provides a sound and feel like no other. For the first time my commute has changed from 13 miles one way to 45 miles. I just have to take the curves around the lakes, which add 33 miles to my commute each way. I just can't resist. I normally like to sleep as late as possible but find my self leaving the house 30 minutes early, so I can take the long way to work. Read Full Review

2002 RC51 - Very Powerful SuperSport

I don't have the option to choose 2002, so I'm writing what I think about this bike in 2004 section (which is the same exact bike).

Prior to owning this bike I've ridden 600 sport bikes for 9 years. However when I first got this bike, I was like "what did I get myself into". The bike is h...eavier than other liter class. The power it had was very intimidating. Took me few rides to get used to it, and now I feel right at home with this bike. Everytime I take it out I fall in love all over again. The power delivery in every gear is just awesome. I always took this bike on back road (twisties) and bike behaves as if it belongs there. Also took it to track couple of times and I love the way it performs. Lot of people does call this bike a Tank or a Pig, which to some extent is true but you need to know how to ride a big bike to get it's full potential. Every person I came accross who owned it before tells me that they regret selling it. a 12 year old shape still looks stunning.
Right now it has 22000 miles on it and the bike still runs very strong. A person who is considering buying this bike should have some riding experience under their belt, cause this bike is really fast. Read Full Review

The VTR SP2

Hands up! It's almost 2014 and I still own this bike and the only bike that I have not sold and will not be for sale ever! Power and chassis = almost heaven in handling!

Vavavooom! Read Full Review