The Honda Rune

[McJamweasel]

The latest bike to come from Honda America - its based on the Goldwing and uses the same 1800 six cylinder engine.

Its huge.

No, its bigger than that. Its like a supertanker on wheels. Its also very cool. I can't decide if its good looking or not, but it is definately cool.

[Robby]

I like.

But the engine isn't big enough.

[bikerbob]

There is a review on this bike in this months copy of T.W.O

[mazza]

That back wheel cover is OTT and looks ugly.

For 20K, looks like they could've put some more bells and whistles on it. Windscreen, fairings etc. I'm assuming Honda have researched riding positions, this one looks odd somehow, I hope it's comfortable.

I'd love a go on it, but even if I could afford it, I don't think I would part with 20K for a bike.
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[McJamweasel]

[mazza]

Fair enough but even for a Goldwing, it's still 20K. You could get a pretty good car for that.
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[McJamweasel]

The 'Wing is cheaper, £16k I think. But yes, you could still get a good car for that money.

The Rune isn't about that though, its a style thing rather than a practical thing. Just like that £1000 Arai lid or the £30k MV F4 1000 special edition.
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[dainesefreak]

[map]

IMO prefer the old F6C - Valkyrie - for impact.
If I was ever in the market for something like this (come Saturday - all 6 numbers - please) I'd prefer to go for something a little more understated like the new Triumph Rocket 3.
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[mazza]

You're right McJam, but looking at the Rune, I'm not sure something better from Honda's `Style' Dept couldn't have come about.

Looking at it again, that exhaust housing and the tank, the headlight.... like a cartoon bike. It wouldn't look out of place in one of those PlayStation games.

Still, would love a go though, I have say.
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[1stGarry]

For £20K you could build the bike of your dreams.
And be unique!
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[NSR125-Kid-UK]

[mazza]

[dainesefreak]

[NSR125-Kid-UK]

I can't drive, and until recently, I saw no value in it.
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[dainesefreak]

[yambabe]

There was one of these parked up at the Tap last Sunday.

In the flesh it's actially a lot "beastlier" than the photos show, and the rear mudguard - fender? is truly horrible.

Saying that, being a short-arse & therefore a fan of big cruisers I too would love a go, although I suspect I'd be in grave danger of dropping it as soon as it came off the stand cos of the weight!
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[89CBRChris]

The rune got tested on 'Bikes Aloud' too and the tester quite liked it.

It came about because Honda ran a competition amoung its designers to come up with a cool concept bike and the winner got to be made.

and thus the rune was born


I think the best bit on it are those forks they look well odd, but cool.
Has anyone seen the bimota tesi (or was it 3D) thats got a really strange suspension setup as well.

if you havn't here it is (its the one on the left)

[Big Pete]

for 20k I could buy a new mill, a new lathe, a new TIG set, a decent car, two decent bikes, and have a major ebay shopping trip for parts to build something and have enough left over to insure all the vehicles
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[synaptyx]

I'd like it better if they did this (cue quick and dirty photoshop):

https://a73.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/rune.jpg