scott s. Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 what is the differance between a super hawk and a rc 51. thanks scott s. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOXXIC Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Tons of differences, not even the same bike. RC51 is a surgeon's tool, while a Super Hawk is a Gulf War Medic's bandage. I have a Super Hawk. I'd have to say one is race ready, the other is street ready. My S.H. has a teeny tiny little fuel tank, but sounds awesome with Jardine Hi-mounts. Hopefully Randy will chime in and tell you how impressive an RC51 is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matey_peeps Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Tons of differences, not even the same bike. RC51 is a surgeon's tool, while a Super Hawk is a Gulf War Medic's bandage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red J Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Hopefully Randy will chime in and tell you how much you need to really go for a trackday before you consider buying an RC51. Fixed for accuracy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodantking Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 I won't a rc51 for a track bike so bad I can tast it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51'er Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 what is the differance between a super hawk and a rc 51.thanks scott s. xx I can't think of a single part that would interchange if you're talkin' hard parts. Seriously, the RC is committed. In the riding position, the way the engine makes it's power, and the way the suspension works. It's a pretty firm bike with stiff front springs,(1.05 stock) and plenty of compression. Steers quite nicely though despite it's weight. Solid as a rock at speed. Lots of power but wants to be revved, kinda like an inline. They run quite hot too. Also in my opinion they're crap if you ever ride in town or take a pillion. Not what the RC is really for so you get what you got. The SuperHawk makes a great street bike (except for the mileage). A little softer and more upright. I would also bet the Hawk makes more power than the RC up to about 6k. That's good for the street. It doesn't have the killer looks or pedigree though. The RC won the World Superbike and AMA championships as well as the 8 Hours of Suzuka. Well, I guess the riders won the races but you know what I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingo1799 Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 comparing a hawk to a '51 is like trying to compare a harley cruiser to a full on, race buell (is there a such thing?). no comparison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprack Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 http://www.buell.com/en_us/mania/racing/xbrr.asp race buell (is there a such thing?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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