Opinions on this RC-51?

[marko138]

Originally Posted by Akilldema

I'm still deciding if I want this or there's also a naked SV1K with a GSXR front end and Penske rear that I like a lot.
Smittie - He lists a sargent seat, I'm guessing it's an upgrade over stock as far as comfort.. and it's def more comfortable than this shaved piece of plywood known as my CRF seat.

RC51 > SV. Massively greater than.

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by marko138

RC51 > SV. Massively greater than.

It has a GSXR fork and a Penske shock........And I wouldn't doubt it's lighter than the RC.

The RC is like 10 year old tech. The only advantage it has is looks and wind protection.

I'd grab that SV if it's cheaper.......Unless you plan on doing a lot of high-speed highway of course.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

It has a GSXR fork and a Penske shock........And I wouldn't doubt it's lighter than the RC.

The RC is like 10 year old tech. The only advantage it has is looks and wind protection.

I'd grab that SV if it's cheaper.......Unless you plan on doing a lot of high-speed highway of course.

It's still a SV. RC51 massively cooler on all levels.

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by marko138

It's still a SV. RC51 massively cooler on all levels.

Maybe.......but I'd only buy an RC if it was black (05/06)........I just can't get into silver & red.

[defector]

Originally Posted by marko138

It's still a SV. RC51 massively cooler on all levels.

Gotta agree with this 100%.

[goof2]

Originally Posted by Akilldema

He actually started at $3500, sounded like he needed the money. He's also selling his ZX-10. If this other supermoto I want doesn't come up for sale by 10/20 and he still has it, I might get it.

That sounds like a pretty good deal. On the SV as others have said I'd make sure that the title is clear and will remain clear. Even if it is clear now I believe the lack of an odometer could create title issues in some states.

Originally Posted by Homeslice

It has a GSXR fork and a Penske shock........And I wouldn't doubt it's lighter than the RC.

The RC is like 10 year old tech. The only advantage it has is looks and wind protection.

I'd grab that SV if it's cheaper.......Unless you plan on doing a lot of high-speed highway of course.

As I understand it the SV's powertrain is basically a detuned version of what was in the TL which is even older tech than the RC.

That being said, as long as the SV has a clear title and doesn't have the tendency I have noticed on TLs of eating their transmissions somewhere between 17k and 25k miles I would probably go SV.

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by marko138

RC51 > SV. Massively greater than.

Uh...no it isn't. An SV1k will hand an RC51 on the track and the street some suspension and brake upgrades. The RC51 is just fucking heavy whereas the SV1k feels lighter than a 600.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Uh...no it isn't. An SV1k will hand an RC51 on the track and the street some suspension and brake upgrades. The RC51 is just fucking heavy whereas the SV1k feels lighter than a 600.

I'm all about top notch performance and track capability. Thats why I ride a Buell.

[z06boy]

Probably not close enough but some ideas


http://raleigh.craigslist.org/search...inAsk=&maxAsk=


http://charlotte.craigslist.org/sear...inAsk=&maxAsk=

[Akilldema]

I tend to agree, but I don't like the mileage. And the SV is even cheaper.