RC51 - Testing Honda's Last True Sport Production - VTR1000 SP2 / RVT1000R SP2

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

A comprehensive Hugger-to-Hugger review, history, walk-around, and ride of Honda's RC51 SP2 RVT1000R / Honda VTR1000 SP2
It was Y2K and Honda’s 4 cylinders had been losing to Ducati who was enjoying a displacement advantage with its 996cc L-twins in 750cc World Superbike. So Honda designed a purpose-built WSBK Ducati killer, and in 2000, Honda and Colin Edwards did just that; beating Bayliss and Bostrom on the Ducati 996. Fantastico!
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  • @pablononpicasso1977
    @pablononpicasso19773 жыл бұрын

    Missed the Intro and Outro from CA for a while. Nice review and the bass was so intense with the bike running I had to turn the headphones down.

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, like a Lucas THX theater...just need the VR goggles.

  • @captainamerica9353

    @captainamerica9353

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@FancyAnimal or maybe VFR goggles!

  • @DavidSmith-yi8ou
    @DavidSmith-yi8ou2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve had numerous R1s, ZX10Rs over the years but I miss the one RC51 I owned the most. Don’t really want to ride anymore but I’d still love one at home so I can admire it in the corner of the lounge.

  • @DavidSmith-yi8ou

    @DavidSmith-yi8ou

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PacificNorthwest777 Good move. It’ll make a great discussion piece though it will be hard to resist riding at times I’m sure.

  • @americanflyer4126
    @americanflyer41263 жыл бұрын

    That's the best sounding Japanese bike ever made. In the 20 years since the RC51 appeared there really hasn't been all that much progress. Just fancier electronics.

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yup...Honda had a mission.

  • @fossmarkluni

    @fossmarkluni

    3 жыл бұрын

    The original VFR 750 V4 sounds better imho!

  • @whodeany99

    @whodeany99

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not a fan of Suzuki's, but the TL1000 sounds magnificent!!

  • @ardijanuar2036

    @ardijanuar2036

    3 жыл бұрын

    You forget crossplane R1 existed?

  • @davidvitan3590

    @davidvitan3590

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not a chance. RC30, RC45, VFR750 and current R1 all sound much better

  • @CMX70
    @CMX703 жыл бұрын

    Bill Burr doing bike reviews. Love it.

  • @g.w.7893

    @g.w.7893

    3 жыл бұрын

    Totally.

  • @Dylan-rf3fw

    @Dylan-rf3fw

    2 жыл бұрын

    He's like Bill Burr doing an impersonation of Jerry Seinfeld

  • @rvamotorsports4379
    @rvamotorsports43793 жыл бұрын

    I bought one 2 years ago with 11k miles. Tuned by Dan Kyle. One of Honda’s best motorcycles. It was literally built to beat Ducati. It didn’t just beat Ducati...It went undefeated in 2002 World Superbike.

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yup. Just remember though, Ducati still one the manufacturer’s championship that year and almost every year from 1991 to 2011. My 1199 ruined the winning streak 🥲

  • @KevinG-xi6lv
    @KevinG-xi6lv3 жыл бұрын

    I bought mine new in 2002. Other bikes have come and gone, but I still have my RC51 SP2!

  • @user-gl2eq2ly4g

    @user-gl2eq2ly4g

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here

  • @chrispawlak14

    @chrispawlak14

    10 ай бұрын

    Absolutely will never sell mine .

  • @rvamotorsports4379
    @rvamotorsports43793 жыл бұрын

    Joey Dunlop won his last couple races at the Isle of Man in 2000 on a RC51. To honor him there are 2 statues on the island of Joey sitting on a SP1. Valentino Rossi won his first and last Suzuka 8 hour along side Collin Edwards on a SP1. I thought that was pretty cool. Such an amazing success story that bike is! Thanks for the video

  • @rvamotorsports4379

    @rvamotorsports4379

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just to be clear Rossi raced there the year prior but crashed out I believe.

  • @thedelbhoy9651

    @thedelbhoy9651

    Жыл бұрын

    Dunlop was given the fireblade 929 as a replacement but he thought the bike was a donkey so he took the SP back of the shelf and won the TT with it. The RC was a fantastic bike, I was a shame about the 929, it was a donkey! i owned 1

  • @CFChristian

    @CFChristian

    21 күн бұрын

    Wow didn't know that.

  • @colelambertus3426
    @colelambertus34263 жыл бұрын

    Just got one of these a couple months ago and I absolutely love it!

  • @TheVaughan5

    @TheVaughan5

    3 жыл бұрын

    Of course because the rc51 is a legend, probably the best bikes ever!

  • @Delboysparody
    @Delboysparody3 жыл бұрын

    Lovely machines, sold mine unfortunately with 45,000 miles on and still felt tight.

  • @eranktz
    @eranktz3 жыл бұрын

    He's back baby! Missed your videos mate.

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ciao bene gratzi bene!!!

  • @LukeDodge916
    @LukeDodge9163 жыл бұрын

    Nice! I broke out my RC51 this morning to start her and you come out of nowhere with an RC51 video! What?! Great stuff!

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ride the wave bra

  • @markmullen9919
    @markmullen99193 жыл бұрын

    Top 3 bikes for me. A buddy back in Maryland had that exact bike. Hearing him pull into the coffee shop and taking off down the street was awesome. I would buy one in a second if my back wasn't so bad. Gorgeous bike .

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    The only time my back doesn’t hurt is when I’m on a superbike. Cheers!

  • @shawnpaku391
    @shawnpaku3913 жыл бұрын

    Welcome back! I find your analysis to be the most enjoyable of ALL the motovloggers out there. Keep up the good work !

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks chief. Ride safe!

  • @dinahbenton8760
    @dinahbenton87602 жыл бұрын

    As others have said, enjoyable, informative, and entertaining. Thank you for explaining my new to me bike.

  • @cdclpc
    @cdclpc3 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see ya back

  • @gigafinger666
    @gigafinger6663 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Always fun to recognize familiar roads on YT. Ride safe 👍

  • @TheTxRider
    @TheTxRider3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Fancy- it is so great to see you back! Your channel is one of my absolute favorites- so glad to hear there is more in the pipeline. Was worried you got the plague but glad you are back as great as ever! Stay safe :)

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    Frankly I wish I licked a gas pump handle a year ago and got it over with. Here’s to 2021. Cheers!

  • @-DC-
    @-DC-3 жыл бұрын

    Superb motorcycle when Honda and HRC put the effort in they really produce some outstanding machines, great to see you back 👍

  • @lic2die533
    @lic2die5333 жыл бұрын

    Really good to see you back. I enjoy your channel. 👍🤙

  • @prh654321
    @prh6543213 жыл бұрын

    lovely to see you back sir. Miss the content. Love the engineer mindset.

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    🥸

  • @flyingdutchy01
    @flyingdutchy013 жыл бұрын

    glad you're back

  • @maybe5883
    @maybe58833 жыл бұрын

    Great review of a classic bike, thank you

  • @NotNowCato1254
    @NotNowCato12543 жыл бұрын

    Sweet ride. Sounds gorgeous too. Shame about the bar end tat. Anyhoo, good to see you back - my fave vlogger from the other side of the pond 👍

  • @Docasin
    @Docasin3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, you are back. still alive, good news.....

  • @reempire888
    @reempire8882 жыл бұрын

    Up until today, I still got a hard on for this bike. RC51 is a legend.

  • @xavlamela9055
    @xavlamela90553 жыл бұрын

    I love this video so much hahaha, good job man !! :D

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheerio govnah

  • @bikerboy8723
    @bikerboy87233 жыл бұрын

    This is my next bike bike, my first bike was a Erion racing cbr929, I love love my Honda, gotta have it in my garage

  • @NudaMan
    @NudaMan3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this! First Sport Bike I fell in love with as a kid🥲 (well my neighbor had a TL1000R too) I’m 24 now and have the equivalent to that, 2003 Aprilia RSV Mille 👌🏾

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mile is in my top 12 list of inglorious bastards. Working on that video now. Cheers!

  • @NudaMan

    @NudaMan

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FancyAnimal if you wanna do a review on it, it’s all yours

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@NudaMan does it need snow tires?

  • @NudaMan

    @NudaMan

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FancyAnimal no no lol I’m in the Bay Area like you buddy lmao

  • @NudaMan

    @NudaMan

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FancyAnimal I work at Scuderia West

  • @fateswingman3006
    @fateswingman30063 жыл бұрын

    I had a 2003 and put 15,000 miles on it. An Ohlins rear shock is a must have. Other than being heavy by today's standards and prone to overheating in traffic (side mounted radiators with fans that need reversing to work properly) it's a fantastic bike. It absolutely rails at speed. Rock solid front. Engine is bulletproof. Torque in every gear (6th is almost useless) and every rpm. I sold mine for the same price I paid for it after 10 years of ownership. It had so many unobtanium parts on it I had a hard time relaxing on the bike. I could have parted it out for more than the bike was worth, but why destroy a piece of art.

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    You forgot to mention that you could stuff a drive-thru foot long with the works in the trunk. Only the TL1000 can rival its lunch capacity.

  • @thebear6529
    @thebear65293 жыл бұрын

    Must say one of the best review clips and the funniest.

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks chief

  • @lastfanstanding999
    @lastfanstanding9993 жыл бұрын

    Heck man, for a sec... i thought that you were finally discovering the joys of the slightly used "used" bike scene... which, i just happen to love, love and yes... love ! :]

  • @lastfanstanding999

    @lastfanstanding999

    3 жыл бұрын

    haha... Spidey !

  • @lastfanstanding999

    @lastfanstanding999

    3 жыл бұрын

    6,800 super wow !

  • @lastfanstanding999

    @lastfanstanding999

    3 жыл бұрын

    a fast track bike... long tracker !

  • @Morten_Nielsen1979
    @Morten_Nielsen19793 жыл бұрын

    Marvelous sound ❤️

  • @zanahsan
    @zanahsan3 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed the hell out of this video 🤙🏽

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks chief!

  • @2dogsstottie
    @2dogsstottie2 жыл бұрын

    Nice review mate. Well done. Looks like a lot of fun to ride. G'Day from the Land of OZ

  • @yuenchun2695
    @yuenchun26953 жыл бұрын

    nice bike and probably the best review I've ever seen. Love the style of your video!

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks chief!

  • @joeruiz8627

    @joeruiz8627

    Жыл бұрын

    Great bike love the bike

  • @jumlongc2327
    @jumlongc23272 жыл бұрын

    So beautiful bike.

  • @dougshaw2944
    @dougshaw29443 жыл бұрын

    This damn algorithm's scary good. As an SP2 owner (2003), I can't remember ever looking up RC videos on here (it's too old for anything of interest & I know it well enough that I've never looked up "how to" videos or anything like that) and yet the KZread had this in my top recommended just now. Very cool. Thanks for giving the platform a little love. Thumbs up and a "subscribe." And to echo your comments on the current pricing, I picked mine up in '016, ~12k mi, original fairings w/out a scratch & overall excellent condition. $3500 iirc & there were a handful for sale in my search area (2 states) that ran the gamut of mileage and condition ($1500 for beat and up). Lately they seem to be $3500 for the cheapest beat example w/junk ebay bodywork & 35k mi. I could ramble on about the RC's for days but surely no one's even made it this far. Cheers!

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’ve got you beat. I started growing a beard and KZread started posting beard product ads even though I’ve not once googled anything beard related. With regards to everything that was once cheap, the internet and eBay have made everything collectible and overpriced. Now the 90s bikes are trending.....god help us!

  • @pointblankracer6274
    @pointblankracer62743 жыл бұрын

    Was lucky to own one from new back in the day, wish I kept her.

  • @mjx9625
    @mjx96252 жыл бұрын

    Perhaps all good things must come to an end. Nevertheless, great video and thanks for your humor. I always enjoy your videos.

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    2 жыл бұрын

    In the immortal words of the Arnold “I’ll be back.”

  • @TheRhodes76
    @TheRhodes764 ай бұрын

    Really enjoyed that, good informative video 👍😎

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    4 ай бұрын

    Cheers mate!

  • @pauladhemar1060
    @pauladhemar10603 жыл бұрын

    Great review, I want one now.

  • @martyhench2564

    @martyhench2564

    3 жыл бұрын

    Give me a call or send an email if you want to talk. Six Six One - Eight One Six - Three Four One Nine. or nasa34dude at Gmail dot com.

  • @rvamotorsports4379

    @rvamotorsports4379

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have a SP1 and love it. I would never get rid of it. Get you one. I promise you won’t regret it. It literally makes your balls bigger! Lol

  • @justintimeforbrownies5246
    @justintimeforbrownies5246 Жыл бұрын

    Great review , love the funny moments where you pitched your voice up. What is your recording set up sound is great

  • @theboatshoptb
    @theboatshoptb2 жыл бұрын

    Love this video!

  • @joesantos8563
    @joesantos85632 жыл бұрын

    Love the video lots of good information. And in process of looking for one of these. I have a Ducati 749 2005. I will still keep it. But originally I wanted an RC51. Can't wait to get one.😁😎. Thanks again for all the information.

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    2 жыл бұрын

    Can’t go wrong with a 749. Hopefully things quiet down on the RC51 prices. Cheers!

  • @joesantos8563

    @joesantos8563

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@FancyAnimal love both bikes. Friend of mine had one RC51. I drove it . Amazing bike

  • @onebellyman
    @onebellyman Жыл бұрын

    So much short shifting… great sound; great review and an awesome machine!!

  • @user-vz1xw3ul7y
    @user-vz1xw3ul7y3 жыл бұрын

    Cool!Love this Honda model.!I can't have a opportunity for bought an RC51,that's why I make it by myself from VTR1000f Firestorm..))Installed injectors,Megasquirt Ecu,rear subframe,wheels,plastic covers,etc.

  • @nanibahra5487
    @nanibahra54872 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful bike. I actually prefer the sports bikes with heavy on fairings. Just seem to look better imo

  • @alainarsenault1458
    @alainarsenault14589 ай бұрын

    Just the sound..... love it :)

  • @florentdivers7655
    @florentdivers76553 жыл бұрын

    Superbe vidéo, moto mythique

  • @keithappel5021
    @keithappel50213 жыл бұрын

    Haven’t watched you in a while but I am very impressed with your knowledge and the way you explained that motorcycle I don’t think you could’ve been any more thorough and I just think it was a great great video keep it up I’m glad I stumbled across yeah I just got Roku and tell you the truth it’s hard to like a video or find even the most current ones I go to your station in subscribe and they start showing me stuff from a month or two out I don’t get the latest what is great you do a great job and I hope the best for you

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks chief. You’re getting a Snickers!

  • @pilot3016
    @pilot30163 жыл бұрын

    Love my Guzzi Nero Corsa v11 Lemans, when it is running..which it is not. (Oil Starvation due to the oil pick up location). The RC51 is beautiful!!!

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear. What’s the damage? Crank? I’m sure you’ve heard about the slosh plate to correct this.... kzread.info/dash/bejne/dIKkyrGIh8jXidY.html

  • @pilot3016

    @pilot3016

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FancyAnimal I believe, at this point, the entire engine should be checked out. I just recently understood the oil pick-up issue and the slosh plate. (I ended up on a unimproved road on the California coast with very steep sections). Thanks for the site!

  • @counter-steer
    @counter-steer3 жыл бұрын

    Noice, love my RC... bring on summer!

  • @sergiocabrera458
    @sergiocabrera4583 жыл бұрын

    I remember around my house one off Tease. Sp2 Whith yoshi exaust sound like chopper .Congrats from Uruguay.

  • @peppermaster1189
    @peppermaster11893 жыл бұрын

    Should have just put a huge #46 on the screen!! THIS AND THE NINJA ARE THE BIKES THAT MADE ME FALL IN LIVE WITH SPORT BIKES!!

  • @DLITINTHEHOUSE
    @DLITINTHEHOUSE3 жыл бұрын

    I wouldn't mind having an SP2 in the garage. First track day I've ever done one of these rumbled past me on the outside and scared the shit out of me. This was back in 2006 and I wanted one ever since.

  • @martyhench2564

    @martyhench2564

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hit me up - I can make your dream a reality! Marty

  • @DLITINTHEHOUSE

    @DLITINTHEHOUSE

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@martyhench2564 if there’s a private message section on here I don’t know where it’s at.

  • @martyhench2564

    @martyhench2564

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DLITINTHEHOUSE Give me a call or send an email if you want to talk. Six Six One - Eight One Six - Three Four One Nine. or nasa34dude at Gmail dot com.

  • @martyhench2564

    @martyhench2564

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DLITINTHEHOUSE You think you might be interested in the RC?

  • @DLITINTHEHOUSE

    @DLITINTHEHOUSE

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@martyhench2564 wife shot it down quick. Try again next year!

  • @jwro1296
    @jwro12963 жыл бұрын

    From Peabody. Love seeing you ride my local roads!

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    There was a cop in the Honey Dew parking lot by the Wakefield rotary so I couldn’t rip around the roundabout. If Wakefield doesn’t pinch you, Reading will. In California, local cops don’t care.

  • @jwro1296

    @jwro1296

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FancyAnimal Good to know. I am usually coming from Lowell/Salem street and enter Reading after going around the lake. I will keep this in mind. Also the GF was in the room and thought I was watching Bill Burr review bikes

  • @tonykeast9966
    @tonykeast99663 жыл бұрын

    Great vid skills. Yer good. Informed

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    You’re getting a Snickers

  • @vtecbanger3180
    @vtecbanger31803 күн бұрын

    Always wanted this bike. Couldn’t afford one I like so I went with my next choice. Anniversary xb12R. Came from a highly upgraded sv560 to a few modded Harley’s and the buell really does it for me. It check all the boxes but I do want a rc51 and an inline 4 but that one is to be determined.

  • @betweenthelines8005
    @betweenthelines80053 жыл бұрын

    Smart guy.. great review

  • @BillyBob-qu3kc
    @BillyBob-qu3kc3 жыл бұрын

    Enjoy your videos, make some more :)

  • @donnieweed2547
    @donnieweed25473 жыл бұрын

    Love your vids. I would like to see you do a video on the cross plane R1.✌

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    Beat sounding 4. What year R1 is your favorite? I’m partial to the ‘98 in white with red accents...even with the red seat!

  • @yoshi4777
    @yoshi47773 жыл бұрын

    Good evening from France 🇨🇵, I love this mythical machine, normal I have an SP1 🤭🤣

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bon goût mon ami...à votre santé!

  • @PabloConcrete
    @PabloConcrete3 жыл бұрын

    Great to see you back man! How have you been?

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    Warm and vertical. Hope all is well chief

  • @Nick-fv8ts
    @Nick-fv8ts Жыл бұрын

    I have a 05 which I bought new still has only 15k miles. I have upgraded lights turn signal Akra PC Mupo suspension etc but nothing compares to Honda new RRR which I also own. It truly is the most comfortable and best handling motorcycle I have ever ridden. HRC still lives on.

  • @MrEliasdl
    @MrEliasdl7 ай бұрын

    Such a cool bike. From those years I preferred the CBR954RR for the all around Sports bike. It was faster, gobs of torque, and happier to ride around town. However, owning a track purposed race bike on the streets on the RC51 was way unique. I also loved the way they sounded like a helicopter landing at idle with the right exhaust.

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    7 ай бұрын

    Both cool bikes. I don't think a 954 is faster around a track than an RC51...maybe at the top end of a straight line. Power commander makes the around town habits between the bikes the same.

  • @charlesrodgers9955
    @charlesrodgers99552 жыл бұрын

    Job well done.

  • @donziperk
    @donziperk2 жыл бұрын

    My RC51 sits in my shop looking good and every once in a while I think I should sell it as I don’t ride it enough. Then I take it out for a rip up the twisty mountain highway by my place and declare I’ll never sell it. I also have an RD 350 LC track bike and a 996 Super Hawk.

  • @edwardvinhateiro4240
    @edwardvinhateiro42403 жыл бұрын

    Great video, have always loved the RC51. My son was born in ‘02 and his name is Colin ... lol. Those roads are familiar, dated a girl in N. Andovah. We’ll look for you in the Spring, southern NH here. I’m on a 13 1199S and my buddy is on a 14 1199R. He had an SP-1 new back in ‘01. Quite familiar with that bike but I think they worked out some kinks with the SP-2.

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    Kid, we can take ah eleven nine nines to Kelly’s. Kyle left Seacoast BTW. He’s over at at Freedom Cycle I think.

  • @edwardvinhateiro4240

    @edwardvinhateiro4240

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FancyAnimal yes he is. I used to haul my 999S up to him at BCM from CT back in the day. See you in 6 to 8 weeks brotha

  • @vanduc996
    @vanduc9963 жыл бұрын

    I've owned two RC-51s, neither had a set of those Sato pipes. They make me want to buy a third RC so I can have a set of those amazing pipes

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    Жыл бұрын

    They look a little large on the bike, but sound pretty dang good. Just make sure no one is standing behind the bike because they aim right at their face.

  • @whoisaskin2611

    @whoisaskin2611

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FancyAnimal lol. That woudl just make me want to aim at peopels faces

  • @chrispawlak14

    @chrispawlak14

    10 ай бұрын

    Good luck finding a set . Went with mid Hindles on mine .

  • @franktaylor7617
    @franktaylor76173 жыл бұрын

    Always wanted one but they were a bit out of my price range. I've got several bikes even a RG500 stuffed into a 93 Honda MC21. I really wanted a twin in the line up. I picked up a nicely mod'ed Superhawk for $1200. Of course it's a much more street oriented bike. A bit more comfortable too. Nevertheless, the big twin works very well. It's a nice departure from the other 4 cylinders I have. Great work on the video 👍

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m working on a video about the superhawk. Great bike.

  • @franktaylor7617

    @franktaylor7617

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FancyAnimal I agree. It does have its short comings but overall it's a fantastic bike for the price. Although the used prices have seemed to be rising lately. It's actually the newest bike I have. 1998. I'm sort of an old school super bike guy. Look forward to seeing the Superhawk video. Subscribed.

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@franktaylor7617 seems like the prices on everything are rising. Cheers!

  • @gerardmontgomery280
    @gerardmontgomery280 Жыл бұрын

    I had a work mate offer me an SP2 in mint, stock condition with the stunning white and black paint. Man I really wish I had the cash at the time because it was a jizz machine.

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    Жыл бұрын

    Bloody double deckah. Get a Honda SuperHawk. Slightly different motor but same experience at 1/3 the cost.

  • @Heavywall70
    @Heavywall703 жыл бұрын

    My favorite sport bike ever

  • @mickmondeo
    @mickmondeo Жыл бұрын

    That was great! Sub’d

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks chief!

  • @charleswinter1335
    @charleswinter1335 Жыл бұрын

    I have almost the same setup on my RC51, I do have a Durbahn air box. But also have have the Sato's low mount...

  • @mdandcd23
    @mdandcd233 жыл бұрын

    Do you have the video from the night of the crash? I just found your channel and like the content, I hope you make much more!!

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    No that was before GoPro, when whiskey was cheap and women were cheaper. But here’s a video of my Ducati getting run over. Cheers! kzread.info/dash/bejne/m5Z8uNuuoJjPp6Q.html

  • @franktaylor7617
    @franktaylor76172 жыл бұрын

    If all goes well, I'll be picking up a black SP2 today. Has some very tasteful upgrades, average miles and a good price. Back in the day I owned #236 RC30. This isn't the same but it will be nice to have a race inspired bike again. Currently riding (1 of 7 bikes) a high mileage Superhawk. It's fun and reliable but a bit of a beater. I'm pretty excited to have filled my wish list. I'm done. Finally done with the wishing.😁 P.S. Just realized I had committed before on this video. Instead of just watching, I'm doing my pre-purchase research. Due to parking space. I'll have to send the Superhawk down the road. The next owner will get a solid bike for a good price. Not only is the RC51 coming home. So is a DRZsm. Two of my wish-list bikes to complete the list. Maybe I'll do a walk-around with the two bikes soon. I'll include the recently acquired ZRX1200 as well. Good Lord this place is getting full.😎

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    2 жыл бұрын

    RC30 is a nice looking bike but overrated otherwise, and can’t touch an RC51 on the street or track. SuperHawk is probably the last best kept bang for the buck secret.

  • @franktaylor7617

    @franktaylor7617

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@FancyAnimal The RC30 is highly appreciated because of its rarity and exotic makeup. Also have to compare it to the counterparts of it's day. Mine was a 1990. That was the end of the run so it was really a 1988 bike. The last 300 came to the States. I agree. The Superhawk is underrated fun.

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@franktaylor7617 there are certain bikes that have the pedigree and the performance to match their perceived value, like a 916, Desmo RR, or 675 Daytona. The RC30 isn’t worth 10k, let alone the 40 or 50k these collectors are shelling-out. There are a lot of people buying stuff for the totemic idea of what something is, rather than the reality of what it actually is. The ego is a hell of a drug.

  • @franktaylor7617

    @franktaylor7617

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@FancyAnimal There's a lot of people that would disagree with you. We're all entitled to voice an option. Something is only worth what someone is willing to pay. Take art for example. I wouldn't pay $10 of some of that crap. I might pay $10 hauled away from my front yard. Yet people pay thousands of not hundreds of thousands. The RC30 is worth what people pay for them. Not liking its performance or thinking it's overrated doesn't change anything. It IS a very limited production race bike. Meant for endurance racing, not sprints. Maybe the OW01 is overrated too? In my opinion. Anyone thinking the RC30 doesn't perform well compared to a completely newer or different class of booked. Simply doesn't understand what the RC was intended to be. With that being said. Opinions are like bellybuttons and a$$ holes. Everybody has at least one.

  • @franktaylor7617

    @franktaylor7617

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@FancyAnimal P.S. I passed on the RC51SP2. It did have some nice upgrades but it's covered in Chinese knockoff bodywork. The guy never mentioned it and I failed to ask. Some sketchyness with the title lead me to believe it was a wrecked rebuild or X race bike. Even with almost $2000 off the asking price. I was no longer interested. 400 Mile drive round trip. Nevertheless I did end up with the DRZsm for a fair price. The RC51 will have to wait until I find the right bike. I'm in no hurry. The Superhawk will fill the twin cylinder slot for now. 👍

  • @adampug206gti
    @adampug206gti3 жыл бұрын

    I have an SP2 and I love it... BUT... I ❤️ my RC45 more....😊😂😊

  • @jebadiahfyefye8994
    @jebadiahfyefye89942 жыл бұрын

    I’m happy I had enough sense to fall for these while they were new. I’m mad that I didn’t have enough sense to know how legendary they would be viewed down the road, bc I sold mine….. for a cbr1000……. Wtf man

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s funny you should say that. The bike featured in the video was almost sold for a CBR 1000. He had a minor accident and the insurance company was going to give him a lot of money so he had considered selling the bike for a new CBR 1000. I talked him out of it.

  • @DronePhotography-vk4pt
    @DronePhotography-vk4pt3 жыл бұрын

    Great video!!!, You got a new subscriber from this one lol. I have wanted this bike from launch back in the day, i finally picked up a 2003 this past summer in june and i put 11,000 miles on it this past season up here in the western new york area. 39,000 miles total and the bike feels and rides like a dream. never going to sell it. Im in the process of taking it apart and doing all of the maintenance and the infamous valve check/adjustment. i have a video of mine on my youtube page. in the process of making maintenance videos for this bike. can't wait for the spring, ride safe bro.

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s some good miles chief. Glad you finally scooped one up. The RC30/45 and CBR thousands get all the attention, but the RC51 is the greatest performance bike Honda has ever made, and a whole lotta fun on the street. Can’t imagine the valve adjustment is worse than my 1199 desmo...took me 2 weekends. Will checkout your progress. Cheers.

  • @user-gl2eq2ly4g
    @user-gl2eq2ly4g11 ай бұрын

    I had an SP1 and have an SP2 .... Fantastic bike I had one of my worst tank slappers on the SP2 ...... It got a Scott's damper that same week and it's never done it again

  • @ghost_3_actual319

    @ghost_3_actual319

    8 ай бұрын

    How fast were you going on that wobble?

  • @user-gl2eq2ly4g

    @user-gl2eq2ly4g

    8 ай бұрын

    @85/90 mph @@ghost_3_actual319

  • @goingfast8238
    @goingfast82383 жыл бұрын

    How much kilos are the wheels from sp2? Are lighter from wheels cbr 08-12?

  • @Treizez34
    @Treizez343 жыл бұрын

    Bike is amazing. Love the sound these things make. btw, how are those Massachusetts's Staties with bikers these days?

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    Business as usual. They’re tucked behind every highway shrubbery and bridge buttress in the state.

  • @LtMav-zk2qo
    @LtMav-zk2qo3 жыл бұрын

    Best looking bike.

  • @ceverett68
    @ceverett683 жыл бұрын

    good review. I've always had a thing for the rc51, I'll always regret getting a 929 instead of an rc51. and I think the most important thing about it, especially the sp2, is it was an affordable piece of hrc kit

  • @captainamerica9353

    @captainamerica9353

    2 жыл бұрын

    yes, but there are not many 929's around either.

  • @chrispawlak14

    @chrispawlak14

    10 ай бұрын

    Sold my 929 and bought an SP1, both great examples of Honda builds . Still have it , sits beside my 22Busa, ride it whenever I need a smile . Horrible in town honestly, but what a beautiful thing ! Plan to be buried with it !

  • @anthonymcfarlane3014
    @anthonymcfarlane30143 жыл бұрын

    Man I'm putting back my Harris high mounts back on tomorrow, stock is way too quiet for this bike. Time to shake the ground again

  • @MrBrentles
    @MrBrentles2 жыл бұрын

    They look a bit different in Australia. I had an all red SP1. The SP2 is very similar to this one

  • @DavideVTR1980
    @DavideVTR1980 Жыл бұрын

    Nice bike... :D

  • @TommyMatusz
    @TommyMatusz22 күн бұрын

    Love That #69 🇺🇸 Decal On It.

  • @seanbrown7015
    @seanbrown70153 жыл бұрын

    Need to try a nice Aprilia RSVR to see how it compares. Another incredible value for $5500, with Ohlins.

  • @overnoise76

    @overnoise76

    3 жыл бұрын

    The Aprilia is at another level. Honda should have done an SP3 to catch-up.

  • @shiftyshamsk
    @shiftyshamsk3 жыл бұрын

    After a test ride, I can't say I like these. Might be exclusive or more expensive but I much prefer the RSV Mille.

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    What didn’t you like?

  • @Luis-02
    @Luis-023 жыл бұрын

    I‘ve just watched few videos and I love how you really inspect the bikes like an engineer. Have you ever riden the rsv mille around pd.2001?

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    What is PD? Police Department? Puffer Doll? Pupillary Distance?

  • @Luis-02

    @Luis-02

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FancyAnimal production date xD sorry I am from Germany, I thought you could figure it out like that^^

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    When was the last time you listened to Scorpions Wind of Change? I rode the 2004 1000R, 2013 RSV4, and 2020 RSV4 1100. All good bikes. Mile is on my list of beste motorräder aller zeiten. Prost!

  • @Luis-02

    @Luis-02

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FancyAnimal Oh thats a long time ago now ;D haha thank you I appreciate it and you videos too. I would like to buy a mile or an sp2 and that sp2 is riding so smooth. Prost! :)

  • @jhonlloydluspo4494
    @jhonlloydluspo4494 Жыл бұрын

    so the one use by rossi was the radiator is in front or side?

  • @markwinchester3005
    @markwinchester3005 Жыл бұрын

    Amazed Honda used THAT modern of a gauge waaay back then. CBR didn't get that for another decade+.

  • @youknowmegp3752
    @youknowmegp37523 жыл бұрын

    So since this bike is rare in my country, its hardly exist in the marketplace. The only one i found has 125k odo on it. Is it still worth to get?

  • @PhillMcCracken1
    @PhillMcCracken12 жыл бұрын

    I never had this bike but my first bike at 17 was a vtr1000 it was beautiful (kinda clapped by the time I got it but still)

  • @959pilot4
    @959pilot43 жыл бұрын

    Guys keep ya factory mirrors i caught thag vlice reference😂😂

  • @ghosttrucker3553
    @ghosttrucker35532 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all of the info. Anyone tell you that you sound a bit like Bill Burr the comedian?

  • @tonykartracer8032
    @tonykartracer80323 жыл бұрын

    Review the Honda RC30 next. :P

  • @TheLejait
    @TheLejait3 жыл бұрын

    The Cars and Coffee intro is good, need more of that Seinfeld impression. Im in South Bay if you want to test a Royal Enfield Conti GT650.

  • @hellfire08
    @hellfire083 жыл бұрын

    You moved out of Cali? Where was this video made? Looks like the east coast

  • @FancyAnimal

    @FancyAnimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm in Mask-achusetts. I split work between CA and MA, but been in MA due to covid. Heading back ASAP.

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