Yep, they started making the 98 year model in 97. Bike was made in Nov 97 but has the VIN reflecting the 98 model year. Not much mistaking that...
I've just checked the VIN of the 5th gen that I bought about 18 months ago and according to Honda VIN guide my bike is number 57 of all the RC46...
I wouldn't be scared by mileage. I'm in Australia so moisture and salt aren't issues at all but my bike has just clocked 160,000km (100k miles)....
Holy smoke! 260,000km - that's brilliant. My bike has been very well maintained by original owner and more recently me so I guess I should...
Thanks for all your comments. Short video is attached if you want to listen (bike wasn't completely warm). Bike is due for a service soon so I...
I have a 5th Gen with 144,000km and the sound from the cam gear drives seems to be getting louder. Is this a sign of upcoming disaster or just a...
1999 with Staintune exhaust. 135,000 km and still runs sweet. [IMG]
1999 Red 5th Gen
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