rc51 for sv650

bustedrc · #1 (**permalink**) 06-02-2006, 05:57 AM

i am looking to unload my 2002 rc51 for and early sv650. the one with the cast type frame not the new style frame. I think it was 2002 and under. The rc has many mods so probably the sv plus cash. Pm me if you are interested or need details. I live in maine

i_broke_down · #2 (**permalink**) 06-02-2006, 06:48 AM

why not one of the newer versions?

Just curious... (I don't own an SV anymore)

And you are correct, in 2003 they started the new model.

bustedrc · #3 (**permalink**) 06-02-2006, 06:16 PM

i think the new ones "the frame" look crappy and just like every other sport bike. I like the old frame because it has kind of an itailian look to it. i can go faster on my buddies honda hawk than i can on the rc51. dont know why but i can eat a tl in the twisties with it..so i guess the sv is pretty comparable to the hawk

EvilTwin-05 · #4 (**permalink**) 06-05-2006, 06:08 PM

FWI the newer ones are FI and the old are carbed. The new ones make more HP and the seat is better.

srleansalot · #5 (**permalink**) 06-06-2006, 09:09 PM

I have an 02 SVS I'm thinking of unloading, but it needs a bit of work though.

WERA 31 · #6 (**permalink**) 08-09-2006, 08:40 PM

Some '03's had engine failure problems. I don't know about other years, but I know of several that failed & it seems I have heard it was due to a spacing issue with the cranks (dunno). I only heard about failures in '03's & this was in race bikes (stock engines, though). May not be an issue for street use.
A friend that has an '02 & '03 (no engine problems for him) tells me that his '03 is stronger. Maybe the engine in the '02 in more 'tired', I dunno.

andyleininger · #7 (**permalink**) 09-21-2006, 10:01 PM

I have a 2000 SV with 6k miles. The only thing wrong with it is a dent in the tank. if interested email me at andyleininger@yahoo.com