RC51 owners....

I'm about 6 ft (well, maybe 5' 11" and 3/4's but close enough) and the leg room for me is no problem. It is fairly racer crouch but not uncomfortably so compared to any of the other bikes out there.

The only complaint I have is with the reach to the bars - puttering around town and in traffic isn't the best due to the weight placed on the wrists; it's probably great for the track but no so much for city riding. That could be addressed w/mods though and I find it's not an issue when riding at higher speeds. Plus, if you have longer arms then me, that might help too.

Re the heat - sure, in stop and go traffic in hot weather you can feel the heat. Otherwise it's not much of an issue. At least my gonads don't get fried when riding around like I hear some of the new undertail exhausts impart.

Having a big v-twin is great - gobs of torque and a nice melody, especially w/pipes which even though loud aren't a screechy loud but a deep rumble. RC's though can have twitchy throttles which can make smooth, slow speed riding a challenge but, again, mods like a power commander is supposed to work that out nicely.

I came from a 600rr until I got my RC. I guess I could say I have already come from an uncomfortable bike.

I have no issues with the stock seat, I did 610km ride in a day, and my ass didn't even hurt one bit, only my back.

The 600rr was worst for passengers,the tail is higher up, and the seat has less cushion, The RC passenger seat is luxurious compared to the new 600's such as the 06 yami r6 and 600rr's.

Also the tail is lower on the RC so its easier for passengers to get on, or jump off..

It depends on you the rider for comfortability. I guess my ass can take it. I must be born with some nice pillows down there, my friends do call me fattay (although I'm not really fat)

As for the heat, sure I notice it to start burning the side of my leg a little if I'm waiting too long in traffic, but its nothing compared to the burns my friend is getting on his 05 R1. (his legs blister red from touching the frame)

Also I find a full tank of gas helps cool the metal tank down in the hot sun.. If the tanks near empty I find the tank gets heat up really well and its harder to ride the thing with your thighs hugging the tank,

but perhaps that goes with all bikes roasting in the sun with metal tanks?

I guess seeing how some of the members miss their good ol' RC, I'll definitley keep my 05 forever!

quote taken from a member from speedzilla.com,

an X-Rc51 rider who wanted to trade their 04 R1 back to a 02 or up RC51.

"I guess for me it comes down to the personality of the twin. The R1 for me is kinda like the supermodel you wish you could always have sex with and did. She's beautiful, fast and gets the envy of all your friends.

The RC on the other hand is the frumpy ex you left for the supermodel for-yeah she gets bagged on a bit for her weight and her buck and snort attitude at low revs but in the long run she has a personality and is alot more fun and involving to ride than the shallow supermodel."

I've owned a shite load of bikes. Sold the 02' ZX12 and bought the RC right here on BCSB. After riding for 2 seasons on it all I can say is that it consistently leaves me with a grin after a ride. I think the bike will accomodate a 6'4" rider but would be a little cramped after that.

The trick to comfort on the RC is aggresiveness. If you ride very calmly and cruise at low speed it's probably not for you. Admitidly I ride aggresive most of the time(20 years):rockon . No bull the RC with the right mods and rider will spank many of the current bikes around and out of corners and shock the hell out of the 4 bangin' litre bikes on a top end charge. I ride with a 9.5 second/146 mph q mile zx14 most of the time and of course the 14 is faster but I see nothin' but spider eye headlights up to 180-200kph with a good launch.....Oh yeah that is at the racetrack:devillook . Most people who sell the RC's want em' back.....Hope this helps!