Honda RC51
Maintenance specs for 2 variants of the Honda RC51 — from 2000 to 2006.
2000–2001 Honda RC51
999cc DOHC Liquid-Cooled V-Twin (RC51 SP1) · Chain
130 hp / 77 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed
FluidShared with engine oil
Fuel
Tank4.5 gal
TypePremium 91
Tires
Front120/70ZR17
Rear190/50ZR17
Pressure (front)36 PSI
Pressure (rear)42 PSI
Service Intervals
Oil change6,000 mi
Coolant flush24,000 mi
Brake fluid12,000 mi
Spark plugs12,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter12,000 mi
2002–2006 Honda RC51
999cc DOHC Liquid-Cooled V-Twin (RC51 SP2) · Chain
136 hp / 77 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed
FluidShared with engine oil
Fuel
Tank4.5 gal
TypePremium 91
Tires
Front120/70ZR17
Rear190/50ZR17
Pressure (front)36 PSI
Pressure (rear)42 PSI
Service Intervals
Oil change6,000 mi
Coolant flush24,000 mi
Brake fluid12,000 mi
Spark plugs12,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter12,000 mi