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I had both, this Gen. 4, 750cc version, and the Gen. 5, 800cc version. I liked the 800 better, mostly because it was fuel injected and anything with a carburetor is a problem waiting to happen. After that Honda lost me when they forsook gear driven cams on the VFR platform and added V-Tech valves. The added mechanical complexity just didn't appeal to me, and the weird, "turbo-like" burst of power that came on at the most inopportune moments was unsettling.

Had one 1996 model from year 2001 it was a good bike but the fairing is shit and make the bike not stabile in high speed had one honda Cbr600 1993 that bike is much better for everything

Great content......inspiring myself to go shopping for another project.

Bloody well done. Just picking up a mint 99 myself from Ontario to AB. Should be getting it by next week!

The Rc51 are great for what they ( I’ve had 2) are but even in their day we’re a bit heavy and underpowered. With the prices today it’s hard for me to rationalize considering the rotax powered Tuono or rsvr or 990 Superduke Will bring the same level or better of performance and even riding experience for a lot less cash You just don’t get the wine from the Gear drive cams.

How's it going with the bike?

Music 🤔😤

That bike was a dream back when I was in high school. I rode a 93 Nighthawk 750 and then a 919 (Hornet). The RC51 was an insane level of performance for it's day.

Short shifting, ride like a single small bore

Nicky Hayden was Not Texas Tornado

The new euro fighter has two spi engines strapped to its wings. I just strap mine to my arse .

I just bought a 2006 rc51 today. Advice?

Crazy how it maintains exactly 60mph whilst going up the revs 😀

Excellent videography and storytelling! I'm really enjoying this series 👌

Top job 👏👏👏

Yeah, nice. Some will argue that the Gen 5 is the better bike because but I've always preferred this one. Makes little difference - they're both great...

I love thumpers, since 1972, have a 540cc single racer, A pro build 89 gt650. And my 01 RC51. On the the race track, i am more comfortable with tq power control than 18k rpm power. The 916, SV1000 were on the list with the RC. Life span of equipment, quality, type of equipment, price. The Dukes are very nice, the quality Honda is better, when a engine taken care can go 120k miles with very little real maintenance. Honda hit the bullseye with this bike. Cheers

Bro, the Texas Tornado is Colin Edwards, not Nicky Haden.

I love mine going on almost 24 years best bike ever

That bike was already like new. Great video

My brother’s first bike was an 89 VFR. My dad has a 91, 98, and two 04s right now…. And I have been riding for two years so far, and my bike is a 95. I think we like VFRs. Best bike out there.

Nice work and exellent bike

Have one of these as a track bike Repsol colours I am a shit rider but this baby let me go around the track as fast as most in the novice class I was 60 so give me a bit of slack ??? Now at 70 still on the road version All I can say after 50 odd years of riding you will not get a better bike very very reliable not bad to look at a little dated perhaps but let me say this!! This bike will out perform the average rider in other words if you ride the I.O.M. T.T. then ok it might be slow but for you and me its bloody quick and comfy. I bought a Bema 1200G.S. because they are in vouge but what a pile of shit that was over priced let me down several times and as heavy as a Sherman tank. So to any budding rider be you 16/20/30/40/50/60/70/80 get a V.F.R. you will have fun and it will never ever break the bank what more do you want ???? Stay safe and ride safe for God sake !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice job! good work on the tail! keep it coming!!❤

love it man!! good job!!

Love your vid!! I am kicking myself for selling mine!! What SP3!? need to get it!😍😍 more info please!!😍😍

Holy fck!! Shes peeeerfect!!

Great footage. Terrible music choices. It makes me despair that such a lack of taste is so endemic in North America nowadays.

I have a 2001 VFR. 520 conversion chain 2 up rear sprocket really wakes her up. Givi wind screen with x-tra on top, excellent wind protection. ABM straight bar. Very comfortable. Yoshimura exhaust. I can cruise triple digits all day long. I also changed the steering stem bearings to tapered . The longer I own and ride this bike it really grows on a guy. I'm 65 as long as I can throw my leg over, keep on.

you have done a great job on the bike it looks sooooo sweet enjoy

V4 sound is a music....

This bike is so amazing, it inspired me to make my RUclips channel ❤️🔥

Regretted selling mine in 05 bought same bike back in 07 - owned same bike 11 years. awesome machine

This is my Holy Grail motorcycle. I just found one and I bring it home tomorrow and would like to also do a full restoration. I would love to bend your ear for tips!!! Great video series you did here! 🙌🏻🫵🏻

Lovely GSXR you have ❤ check out my original GSXR 400;jap import 💯💎👍

Please reupload it without the music. The title misled me into thinking I could appreciate the sound of the bike!

I plan on getting one from this vet that got blown up (he didnt die) for $4,000

Rubbish ! It won't go past 60 mph ffs, must be summat wrong wiv it mate. 😄

Do you perhaps know the ignition coil rooting for leads to each piston firing order is 1243

I'm a Ducati guy from way back but always dug the RC51, though never had the opportunity to ride one. Really impressive bike. I didn't watch the entire video here, so maybe he issued a correction; Colin Edwards was the "Texas Tornado," not Nicky Hayden who was from Kentucky. May he RIP.

Fantastic looking bike and whoah! Quite the garage! #goals

Team Redline

Your starting piont was very good... Very rescuable. I have the WR

Hi, You've done a great job there. How much do you think you've spent on this restoration? And how much was the initial purchase of the bike? I ask because I up until 2 years ago used to restore race reps from the same era. But I work to a budget. I have a couple of video's of the results on RUclips. I have in hibernation the WR 750 version of your bike. in the silver grey / buble gum pink wheels / blue anodised forks. I'll get it out after I've sold that 1100WP (See video) Take care Best regards from the UK.

Lol that outfit

Just bought an old one... I want to ride it now!!!

Cool vid! I just picked up a 95 with 2k miles on her. The bike is immaculate! Very cool machines!

love u work

I'm buying one of these next week. Wish me luck! :) Love the channel!

Nice bike, RC51❤. You're lucky man