| General information |
| Model: | Honda RC 51 / RTV 1000 R |
| Year: | 2004 |
| Category: | Sport |
| Engine and transmission |
| Displacement: | 999.00 ccm (60.96 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | V2 |
| Stroke: | 4 |
| Compression: | 10.8:1 |
| Bore x Stroke: | 100.0 x 63.6 mm (3.9 x 2.5 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel control: | DOHC |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed |
Transmission type final drive: | Chain |
| Physical Measurements |
| Seat height: | 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Wheelbase: | 1,420 mm (55.9 inches) |
| Chassis and dimensions |
| Rake (fork angle): | 23.5° |
| Trail: | 95 mm (3.7 inches) |
| Front Suspension: | 43.0mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability. |
| Front Suspension travel: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear Suspension: | Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring-preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability. |
| Rear Suspension travel: | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 190/50-ZR17 |
| Front brakes: | Double disc |
| Front brakes diameter: | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Speed and acceleration |
| Other specifications |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.16 litres (4.80 gallons) |
| Reserve fuel capacity: | 4.54 litres (1.20 gallons) |
| Color options: | Red/Metallic Silver |