Rc51 or 'busa

quackPOT · 08-24-2009, 03:27 PM

I've owned an 02 RC51 since March of 2002 and have almost 40,000 miles on it. If I was choosing a bike, with commuting as top factor in deciding, I'd go for the 'Busa. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE MY RC51, it is bad ass.

However, in slow, rush hour traffic, the RC will bake your legs and nuts, on BROIL, anytime you are going less than 40MPH. The RC is well known for its lackluster cooling performance. Even in good health, my bike nearly overheats during the summer, anytime there is serious congestion on my commutes.

But, if you do get an RC51, it will be bad ass for all other tasks. I even do some 1k mile + sport touring on it with much success. Track days are bad ass too! Make sure you become an RC51.org member if you do get the bike. There is a wealth of information over there and some jaded 51 monkeys who know everything there is to know about the bike.

Good luck with your choice.

08-24-2009, 03:27 PM	#10
quackPOT Grand Master Fu Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Treasure Valley, ID USA Moto: Ducati Multistrada GT Posts: 90	I've owned an 02 RC51 since March of 2002 and have almost 40,000 miles on it. If I was choosing a bike, with commuting as top factor in deciding, I'd go for the 'Busa. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE MY RC51, it is bad ass. However, in slow, rush hour traffic, the RC will bake your legs and nuts, on BROIL, anytime you are going less than 40MPH. The RC is well known for its lackluster cooling performance. Even in good health, my bike nearly overheats during the summer, anytime there is serious congestion on my commutes. But, if you do get an RC51, it will be bad ass for all other tasks. I even do some 1k mile + sport touring on it with much success. Track days are bad ass too! Make sure you become an RC51.org member if you do get the bike. There is a wealth of information over there and some jaded 51 monkeys who know everything there is to know about the bike. Good luck with your choice.