Rune Vote

[big turkey]

Love it or hate it. Why did it not catch on?

HONDA VALKYRIE RUNE NRX 1800

[big turkey]

Any body make after market Pipes for the Rune?

Viking Exhaust

A buddy of mine has one and is asking me about this.

[Bob E.]

My guess is the insane (especially for the time) asking price of around $24,000.  Personally, I love the styling of the Rune, and might someday pick one up just because they are cool and different.

[Hoser]

You can knock 10 k off the new price, and get a new or near new one these days.  I know they are fine machines, have seen a few close up, but the styling kept me off one as much as the price.    hoser

[Black Dog]

I wouldn't mind having one as a 'bar hopper', but I'll keep my good ol' '97, for cruzin' the country

Rivco makes after market pipes...

http://www.rivcoproducts.com/products/product.php?productid=281&cat=360&page=1

Black Dog

[big turkey]

Well price maybe the issue and touring capability was an issue for sure, no bags.

But other things caught on like Velcro.

zz top wild thang (photos)

[Westernbiker]

I agree with Black Dog, would make a good bar hopper but not to take on a long trip. Plus the price was waaaaaay out of the ball park. I kind of like them but if I owned one I would have to chop that rear fender some.

[hubcapsc]

I learned about Valkyries when I saw Frank Smoak's awesome red and white at a bike rally in
Charleston SC.

I couldn't get them off my mind. When I got home I hit Honda's web pages and kept
finding Runes... wha??!! Finally google led me to the sad truth (and also to the VRCC, Yay!)
but I was left with a kind of sour feeling about Runes...

VRCC members who have them, like them, though - not a Valkyrie, but it does have
that killer motor!


-Mike

[f6john]

      I'm sure the price was a factor but their are plenty of bikes being sold in that price range every day. Goldwings are at 22-24K now for heavens sake! The problem is that the Rune was never going to be a volume bike as it was said that Honda was losing money as it was( not sure I believe that, accounting practices ect.) and you can't build any following or "heritage" for a bike that is only made for a few years. There are still Harleys being dug out of barns, garages, sheds, ect. People bought Runes as "investments", not the way to build a following. As it is Honda doesn't try to promote each line of bike as they could if they wanted to create a following. Legendary reliability has been their best selling feature but people still pick a design from the 40's for all kinds of other reasons.

[Duffy]

I loved it when it came out.  

The price was a problem - if you are going to spend that kind of money, get a Harley!  

I still have thoughts of getting one "down the road" when finances improve. - (Does anyone have a good paying job for a cute little Japanese lady?   )

[Varmintmist]

Not pratical, I mean even less pratical than motorcycles in general.

For the same money you could get a real nice bike that you could do more than go around the block on.
I would have one if I could justify the expense though.

[Black Pearl's Captain]

If you think you don't like a Rune then NEVER ride one. One ride will change your mind. Sweet Valkyries.

I like, now give me one.

Raymond

[Mickey Runie]

I sent my wife out for the test ride when we located a nice used Rune.   The grin on her face as she rode back into the dealer's lot said it all.   

After that, it was a daily battle to decide if I was going to ride it to work, or let her.   So, we did the only thing we could under the circumstance:  found her one of her own.   Now there' two Runes in my garage, and I still haven't figured out where to park the Valk when I find just the right deal on one.   


Anyone interested in a great condition, low mileage, 2006 C90T Suzuki Bouvelvard?  Black in color.  She seldom rides it any more after getting her Rune.   

[Big IV]

I think it was priced to high to catch on. And it was to wildly customized on way off the shelf to really play with.
Just my 2 cents.
I'd have one if I could afford it. I'd paint it green and wear mouse ears. Maybe one day.

[asfltdncr]

I believe that Honda has balls and places some things on the market with more than profit in mind.
I wish they still made the Valk too-kinda.
I think with some of these bikes (or cars,whatever) they are trying to improve their brand.
They "Fury" probably fits into this same category, although much cheaper than the Rune.

[grey ghost]

what raymond said!!!

[Stanley Steamer]

I loved it when it came out.  

The price was a problem - if you are going to spend that kind of money, get a Harley!  

I still have thoughts of getting one "down the road" when finances improve. - (Does anyone have a good paying job for a cute little Japanese lady?   )

Does the Federal Govt have any jobs where they could use her skills with two languages Duffy??.....

[Duffy]

Good question Steamer. In tough economic times the gov't is a great employer.  

Now, back to the Rune. Here is a link to a video of the Driving TV review in 2006 or so. Atlantans will recognize the reviewer, Dagmar Midcap! 
(There is a 15 second commercial first, then the review; be patient.)
http://www.driving.ca/videos/index.html?releasePID=NYhZz9jgeeALM1cAhL0CZQFTs5_AKPwJ

And I think Ronnie would look great on this Rune from Barbers:

[john]

 gotta be the price when new .... 
the only thing i would trade the big yellow for would be a rune ....  

[Normandog]

Good question Steamer. In tough economic times the gov't is a great employer.  

Now, back to the Rune. Here is a link to a video of the Driving TV review in 2006 or so. Atlantans will recognize the reviewer, Dagmar Midcap! 
(There is a 15 second commercial first, then the review; be patient.)
http://www.driving.ca/videos/index.html?releasePID=NYhZz9jgeeALM1cAhL0CZQFTs5_AKPwJ

And I think Ronnie would look great on this Rune from Barbers:

I most certainly would Duffy.    I like the Rune.

[thumper]

Good question Steamer. In tough economic times the gov't is a great employer.  

Now, back to the Rune. Here is a link to a video of the Driving TV review in 2006 or so. Atlantans will recognize the reviewer, Dagmar Midcap! 
(There is a 15 second commercial first, then the review; be patient.)
http://www.driving.ca/videos/index.html?releasePID=NYhZz9jgeeALM1cAhL0CZQFTs5_AKPwJ

And I think Ronnie would look great on this Rune from Barbers:

Dagmar!!!!!

Smokin' hot.....rides a Rune.....drags pegs.....

Damn Duffy....she needs to come ride with us.

As president of the North Georgia Motorcycle Club I hereby empower you to sign her up!

I'm on a quest!

[Stanley Steamer]

Good question Steamer. In tough economic times the gov't is a great employer.  

Now, back to the Rune. Here is a link to a video of the Driving TV review in 2006 or so. Atlantans will recognize the reviewer, Dagmar Midcap! 
(There is a 15 second commercial first, then the review; be patient.)
http://www.driving.ca/videos/index.html?releasePID=NYhZz9jgeeALM1cAhL0CZQFTs5_AKPwJ

And I think Ronnie would look great on this Rune from Barbers:

Dagmar!!!!!

Smokin' hot.....rides a Rune.....drags pegs.....

Damn Duffy....she needs to come ride with us.

As president of the North Georgia Motorcycle Club I hereby empower you to sign her up!

I'm on a quest!

Dagmar is MY girl!!......if you can get HER to ride with the Club....color me there!!.....