Why are RC-51's so expensive?

goof2 · 04-06-2011, 10:50 AM

I've seen the same thing with Suzuki TL-Rs. People want a lot of money for 10+ year old bikes with higher mileage and in less than perfect condition. There aren't a whole lot of options for V-twins though especially since most people seem to avoid Buells and older Ducati superbikes are just as expensive and much more maintenance intensive.

I personally like the RC and especially the TL. My brother had a TL years ago with Blue Flame slip ons that had an amazing sound. I've never heard any I-4 that sounded anywhere close to as good.

04-06-2011, 10:50 AM	#11
goof2 AMA Supersport Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,756	I've seen the same thing with Suzuki TL-Rs. People want a lot of money for 10+ year old bikes with higher mileage and in less than perfect condition. There aren't a whole lot of options for V-twins though especially since most people seem to avoid Buells and older Ducati superbikes are just as expensive and much more maintenance intensive. I personally like the RC and especially the TL. My brother had a TL years ago with Blue Flame slip ons that had an amazing sound. I've never heard any I-4 that sounded anywhere close to as good.