Why are RC-51's so expensive?

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by Porkchop

Seriously? What kind of problems?

The Rotax engine is bulletproof

But it's silly little quality control things...

Leaking clutch slaves.........Faulty spot welds on the oil tank.........Swingarm that had a recall due to faulty welds...........Electrical connector that burns up..........brakes that need bleeding every 500-1000 miles..........shock that wears out too soon due to being so close to the exhaust header..........Anti-theft system that decides to prevent you from starting the bike.............Odometer that sometimes resets to 0 if you disconnect the battery...........These are all common faults on the early models......Try to get an 06+

But, the fit & finish is outstanding, the paint & bodywork is thick and high quality, the all-plastic tank is a great idea, the gauge panel is awesome, the motor sounds great, it tracks like its on rails.............That is the Italian way.....Appearance first, followed by sound and performance........nothing else is important to them

[No Worries]

Here's a Nicky Hayden edition with less than 3K miles: http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/2542212822.html. Only $5K, plus you get to go to Laramie, WY. Ride 'em cowboy.

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by No Worries

Here's a Nicky Hayden edition with less than 3K miles: http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/2542212822.html. Only $5K, plus you get to go to Laramie, WY. Ride 'em cowboy.

It doesn't have fancy brand name rearsets, shocks, levers, reservoir caps, sliders, axle spacers, etc.......That's why it isn't worth $15K

People want a ton of multi-colored anodized parts everywhere........otherwise they wouldn't look cool at Starbucks

[RACER X]

Originally Posted by No Worries

Here's a Nicky Hayden edition with less than 3K miles: http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/2542212822.html. Only $5K, plus you get to go to Laramie, WY. Ride 'em cowboy.

hmmm.........since i;m kinda looking for another bike.......

road trip? 1200mi

[Particle Man]

I'd still like one but there's no freaking way I'd ever pay that much coin for one.

Eff that.

[RACER X]

ugh, talkin to a guy in san antonio, he put strobes on an RC........

[Homeslice]

Only RC I'd get is the black one..

[marko138]

15k is laughable and the jackass selling it knows that.

[Rider]

RC's ar nice to looks at but they are big heavy pigs. The best thing about them is that with a set of Sato exhaust, it would make you shoot one in your pants, but thats about it. My 08 GSXR 750 was quicker than my buddy's 01 RC51.

[RACER X]

well there is 7yrs of technology advancement

and who really cares "how much" faster, at these levels the rider is more important then the bike.