i have an SV650 and an RC51. needless to say, i have a thing for twins.
my RC is an absolute blast to ride. the ergos are tough, but similar to most other repli-racers on the street. the low-end grunt is a bit more 'city friendly' than an inline 4 that you have to strangle to get at the power.
- what year is the best to buy?
whatever year you can get a good price on, i think.
- i hear the 2000-2001 years arent that good compaired to the 2002 and up?
i think the difference is minimal. sure, people will argue the finer points back/forth but the biggest difference (to me) is going to be a few grand between a 2000 model and a 2003 model. go cheap and use the extra money for pc and sprockets. again, just my opinion.
- whats the comfort like?
similar to most any repli-racer. the seat sucks. but you get use to it. i'm 6' 1" and have 'toured' on mine. (450 mile back to back to back days)
- hows the maintenance?
standard sportbike maintenance.
- is the technology outdated as many say it is?
i'm not sure how outdated they are. if you want the latest/greatest, the RC isn't it. but if you want a tried and true ass-kickin' loud as hell grin-inducing license-jeopardizing beast of a machine, the RC might just be right up your alley. plus, they aren't as run of the mill as your R1s, GSXRs, CBRs, etc.
what do you feel are the best and worst features about the rc?
- best features: they don't attract your typical squid, the sound, the low-rpm launches, the fact that i can spin up my rear tire almost whenever i want (though i rarely do)
- worst features: not knowing if Honda will keep it in their line up, it roasts my legs in heat (radiators in stereo), it can be like a little piggy wrestling it through chicanes
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