RC51 Value

nhgunnut · 07-17-2009, 11:26 AM

I have been offered a 2003 RC51 30k (seems well maintained and has a Jardine? Exhaust ) as partial trade against my victory. What is the Value of this kind of bike is there any real market for this kind of Machine? Since I am off to get another Honda Single cam at the end of next week I don't need a 5th bike

marko138 · 07-17-2009, 11:28 AM

Rc's are still going at a premium these days. Very sought after. I'd jump on KBB and NADA to get an idea of a value.

Rider · 07-17-2009, 11:31 AM

I saw one for sale not that long ago. $5500 with some decent mods. It's sold now but that should be around ballpark value.

shmike · 07-17-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Rc's are still going at a premium these days. Very sought after. I'd jump on KBB and NADA to get an idea of a value.

True but you have to find the right buyer.

You could possibly get $6k for the right bike if the right buyer wanted it. If you had to unload it and don't have time to wait for an RC fanboy, you might have to sell the same bike for $4k.

Being a trade situation, I'd try to get a feeling for the value of the bike and offer the guy the very bottom of the range or lower.

If they were super easy to get rid of for big money, this guy could sell his bike and THEN buy yours.

t-homo · 07-17-2009, 11:46 AM

I love RCs.

dReWpY · 07-17-2009, 02:20 PM

i love me some rc action, its a bke that is atleast worth riding once

Rangerscott · 07-25-2009, 10:49 PM

A dealership here wanted $10,000 for one. Didn't even have front blinkers. What ass holes.

Homeslice · 07-26-2009, 05:07 PM

Black RC's are the shiznit

MikeSP1 · 07-27-2009, 01:34 AM

It depends on how much you like the bike, RCs are definitely cult bikes, they have a huge and devoted following. I paid 4500 for my 01 with 15k and it had seen better days. An 03 with 30k but well maintained, I'd say about $5000. The 03 is the second year of the SP2s (different cylinder head, different fuel injectors, different exhaust due to the head). RCs are a blast to ride, V-twin FTW.

marko138 · 07-27-2009, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Black RC's are the shiznit

Yes, they are.

07-17-2009, 11:26 AM	#1
nhgunnut gun totin redneck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory Posts: 1,130	RC51 Value I have been offered a 2003 RC51 30k (seems well maintained and has a Jardine? Exhaust ) as partial trade against my victory. What is the Value of this kind of bike is there any real market for this kind of Machine? Since I am off to get another Honda Single cam at the end of next week I don't need a 5th bike __________________ Evolution requires a body count, Count or be Counted!

07-27-2009, 01:34 AM	#9
MikeSP1 Perpetual trouble Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: at the base of the Alps Moto: VTX 1300C, RC51, CBR600RR, CBR929RR Posts: 715	It depends on how much you like the bike, RCs are definitely cult bikes, they have a huge and devoted following. I paid 4500 for my 01 with 15k and it had seen better days. An 03 with 30k but well maintained, I'd say about $5000. The 03 is the second year of the SP2s (different cylinder head, different fuel injectors, different exhaust due to the head). RCs are a blast to ride, V-twin FTW. __________________ "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one pretty and well preserved piece, but to skid across the line broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out, leaking oil, shouting GERONIMO!"

07-17-2009, 11:31 AM	#3
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	I saw one for sale not that long ago. $5500 with some decent mods. It's sold now but that should be around ballpark value.

07-17-2009, 11:46 AM	#5
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	I love RCs.

07-25-2009, 10:49 PM	#7
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	A dealership here wanted $10,000 for one. Didn't even have front blinkers. What ass holes.