Why are RC-51's so expensive?

[G-Rex]

Originally Posted by goof2

I've seen the same thing with Suzuki TL-Rs. People want a lot of money for 10+ year old bikes with higher mileage and in less than perfect condition. There aren't a whole lot of options for V-twins though especially since most people seem to avoid Buells and older Ducati superbikes are just as expensive and much more maintenance intensive.

I personally like the RC and especially the TL. My brother had a TL years ago with Blue Flame slip ons that had an amazing sound. I've never heard any I-4 that sounded anywhere close to as good.

I have a TLR, and I've seen it too, which is odd. TLRs have even more of a cult following, but in general, are way less popular than the RC.

It's a fantastic bike though! I love mine. I got mine for one of those *if I told you I'd have to kill you* prices, much like I did the rest of my bikes. It was 6 months old when I got it, and with all the goodies I have on it now, I still have less in it than what a new one cost back in the day. It has 30,000 miles on it now.

I get messages on Youtube from people that see my videos about it asking if I'll tell the stuff I have on it. I have a Penske triple adjustable rear shock, Marchesini magnesium wheels, and Yoshimura full titanium exhaust to start. You can't buy this stuff anymore, so it's really rare to even see. One guy from Czechoslovakia ups his offer for my exhaust every couple of months. We're up to $1500 now. LOL