RC Changes over the years

Is there a link or FAQ that covers the changes since the bike was originally introduced? I'm shopping and want to know if I should steer clear of the early 2000 models...

yes...02 or later

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http://speedzilla.zeroforum.co...33625

2003 it has cooler wings.

(All photos published w/ the express written consent of Coleman! )

This will probably help:

Plastics/Paint Scheme differences:
- 00, 01, and 02 are the same
- 03 has black tail, less black on front cowl, and the entire "honda wing" fits on
the side cowls. Tanks has slight differences. Pictures below for 00-02 vs. 03 differences.
- 04 <U>generally</U> same as 00-02 except it has white "number plates" instead of black (and an unpainted frame)
- Also the inner portion of the front rotors on 2000s is black. It's gold on 2001 & up

Mechanical/component differences 02 & up (SP2) as compared w/ 00-01 (SP1):
- longer, re-designed swingarm
- re-designed subframe (lighter)
- improved FI & larger throttle bodies
- lighter 5 spoke wheels (6 spoke on 00-01)
- Slip on exhaust for 00-01 only fits 00-01 and 02 & up slip-ons only fit 02 & up.
- There are other changes not really that important to your choice (relocated oil cooler, taller stock windscreen, etc.)

Here's the detail pics of 00-02 vs. 03 paint schemes...





Modified by dhdrider at 12:39 PM 6/2/2005

Great post dhdrider, good detail and descriptions....

Yeah...but which year goes 205??

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mcoomer &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yeah...but which year goes 205??</TD></TR></TABLE>

All of them if you were gauged by a plane

My bike!!!!!!!

The 02 looks better

Don't forget the different wing on the tank. The 2002 has no edging.

You better of gotten permission from Coleman to use these pics, not to mention Todd or Mark's RC51's. Otherwise good pics, and description.

The 01's are just fine. My 01 RC dyno's higher than both 02 and 03's my buddy's own, with the same mods.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DamianRC51 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The 01's are just fine. My 01 RC dyno's higher than both 02 and 03's my buddy's own, with the same mods.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Sheesh, my stock 03 hit 125hp with no mods!!

Search function works wonders, check out this link.
http://speedzilla.zeroforum.co...33625

What question would not be answered via search ?why not close the forum and just have search !


Why be a dick?