I just stumbled across this video. I worked at the Honda motorcycle plant in Marysville Ohio from 1992-2009. I was the paint repair guy most of those years. That was such a cool bike and so much hype went in to producing it. The motorcycle plant was very small compared to the car plant next door and the people I worked with who built the Rune took a great deal of pride in every bike we sent out the door to our customers. I retired from Honda in early 2018 but it warms my heart to see someone appreciate the work we put in to make those amazing bikes.
Hey John .... A big thanks to you and the team who built my 2000 Valkyrie Interstate ..... It still looks brand new , everything about the bike is a Testament to the pride of workmanship in the plant.
Cool story. I just got into motorcycle sales and parts and accessories but I was in automotive production for 12 years. American manufacturing went down hill thanks to job bouncers and outsourcing. Japanese company pay people a tradesman pay and respect your efforts. In American you are a number just show up or else. I took pride in what I did also and wanted to get people a quality product. I was in welding all the way to supervision. Just wanted to share with you I liked reading your back story. Love me some Hondas I’ve had their bikes and still daily my 99 civic lx.
Boy, serious truth there! I think the original MSRP with all options was just $27k. Incredible price for a low production machine of this caliber. Amazing what Honda is capable of.
@@ElementofKindness These were said to have cost Honda 100k each when they were made just to be sold for around the 25k price point. If that's actually true Honda made a big mistake and lost a TON of money with this bike. When just looking at the selling price it seems like a lot of bike for the money but not when you see what they cost to make. Not sure why they thought that was a good idea for a bike that didnt last long. Honestly I dont think they looked great, big bike with not a ton of power. They have more of a following now because you never see them.
@@berube361 It wasn't about making a good business decision it was about making a statement, honda had come up with the idea of the a true show quality high performance bike in the 90s called the Honda Zodia but it never made production because of many internal struggles with design and the corporate office, corporate didn't want to lose money because it's a business and that ultimately ended the Zodia concept, fast forward to early 2000s and Honda bikes weren't selling well and the company wanted a statement piece and that is where the Rune came in, R&D was given blank checks and told make it better than anything else on the road And they did just that.
@@berube361 its a bike made for enthusiasts by enthusiasts, no expense spares, a huge statement to dismantle the idea that they are a bland souless brand, traces of this style of no-nonsense, pure enthusiast bike can be seen in the Fury.
I remember Dad and I getting on the freeway with His 1340 FXRS Harley and me on my V Star 1100 then and we thought we were going until the Honda Goldwing passed us like we were sitting still. LOL
I'm in Canada and I remember when my buddy bought a burgundy Rune. It was 2009 and he found an '04 in Arizona. He bought it from photos and would show us daily on his Blackberry(!) as it traveled across the US and into Canada. When we saw it in real life it was simply awe-inspiring. I had the good fortune to take it for a spin and I still get shivers remembering that day. Later that year, a group of 9 of us (many on big, comfy Harley baggers) including the Rune headed from Toronto to Savannah and back (via the Blue Ridge). I remember vividly watching my buddy ride for mile after mile with a giant grin, and not once (NOT ONCE) shifting in his seat to get more comfortable. Unfortunately he gave up riding a few years later and sold the Rune. But man...for the brief time it was in our lives it was something to behold!
I remember seeing one of these in our local honda dealer when it came out. Always thought it was an awesome looking bike. Didn't realize they were such low production. Love your words of wisdom. Keep it up!
Ah, your makin me feel all nostalgic (and old)! 😂 Spent my first 3 years out of high school workin at a tier 5 Honda dealership, during 2005-2008, and although I didn't own the place like you, I did have the fortunate perks of the sales manager really liking me and letting me take out any bikes I wanted off the floor whenever. Took our first Rune we ever got out one night, it was the '05. One of the funniest cruisers I ever got to ride. I'm 5'6" and average around 130-140, so I'm sure that influenced me a lot, but I really thought it was a lot more comfortable and smooth than all the Goldwings I ever took out, and I rode a shit-ton of Goldwings. And yes, being a short skinny kid that usually rode CBR600/1000s, I'm sure I looked as goofy on those things as I felt lol
I've seen them for sale for $14k - $18k at dealers here in New England. Unless you have a very low serial number, you paid too much for it. But I agree with you. Keep it's like owning a Henderson now. Most beautiful production bike ever made!
I’m just in dreamland right now. That is the most beautiful, original and sexy motorcycle I’ve ever laid eyes on. That front suspension is a trip. It reminds me of an old front end from the 1920’s that married a cyborg. I’m in heaven just thinking about what that must have felt like to have that beast underneath you behaving itself and doing what it’s told to do. It’s an animal and I’m in love. Only problem, I’m about 18,000 bucks short in my bike fund. Bummer!! SEAN!!! Dude!! Keep it for yourself if you can afford too. It’s to amazing to let go. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎🤪
I actually did longevity testing for this bike out in CA Honda’s Proving Center before they released it. Basically full speed around the track all day for a couple weeks. Bike rode great and very smooth power. I’m a Harley guy and really enjoyed this bike. I was in the Marines and was offered to test the bike while on leave. Got paid $9 an hour to ride a bike all day. Anyway, cool bike and wouldn’t mind having one in the garage.
Probably the coolest looking bike ever made. I wish more makers would have a bike with that low, elongated style like a sci-fi speeder bike or the bike from Akira.
Honda did make a bike like the one from Akira. They only sold it Japan. I forget the model, but if you search for Akira bike on RUclips you will find it.
Used to live very close to y'all before I moved to Texas. Glad I'm so far away! If I still lived on Church St. I'd be there every day drooling over that bike. It's a work of art and the best thing Honda ever made.
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I love watching your test ride videos. I've seen you test ride just about every bike I've ever liked except the Rune. Now my dream test ride vids are complete. Beautiful bike
4:05 Rune warps to another dimension! Damn, that thing pulls like a freight train.😮 What a gorgeous piece of technology! Way ahead of it's time as far as the design. I didn't really care for them when they first came out, but the passage of time shows just how brilliant Honda's design team is.😉 I had a '78 Goldwing for a few years, and even the GL1000's had gut-wrenching torque (if you didn't have them loaded down with luggage and a full fairing). I can only imagine what these were like with 2 more cylinders and 1832cc's.😁👍
The Honda Rune's suspension in the front specifically, is a follow linkage which is by far THE best suspension, what it does basically is move the front tire backwards after hitting a bump so the forks can do less work which makes it really smooth smoother than anything else even today's bike's honestly
Beautiful bike, bought one for my friend in Poland few years ago. I paid 27 k for a bike with less than thousand miles on the clock. The cost of design and production of each of Rune was around 100 K, Honda obviously couldn't charge that much so they put that in the prices of parts. Super expensive bike to crash and repair. Still one of the nicest machines ever made.
It looks like the flush version of the original Fury with a grown up power plant. The old Fury even had the same headlight cowl effect. I can’t imagine how nice long runs on this monster would be. That GW engine will run 80 mph all day and not vibrate you to death.
Easily one of the craziest looking bikes to come out stock out of a motorcycle company. Most prototypes look crazy but then the production bike looks very different or hardly resembles it. With the Rune it looks like Honda made a prototype into a production bike 100% I've only seen one in person at a stop light about 12 years ago and I haven't forgotten it. I do have it's baby brother, the 14 dark red metallic Valkyrie :)
So cool. I love everything about it; though I’ve never seen one in person. It’s also great that they didn’t badge it up with Honda on the sides of the tank and a model number on the side panels. Adds to the mystique. I was going to ask if the flame pattern mirrors were stock, but just heard you mention having the stock mirrors back at the shop. You definitely need to keep that thing. Just awesome.
Because of you, I've put on the top of my wishlist, a Honda VTX 1800. With this short presentation, I fall in love for this Rune! What about the jacket you're wearing on this presentation? What model is? I'm looking for one, and yours looks great! Thanks for your reply, in advance! 😉
I like it. I like the fact that it has mid controls as I'm on the shorter side. Probably the big bike I would go to once I am ready to upgrade and have the license for one
I think he put those ugly mirrors on for........... theft prevention. 😆😆😆 Those ugly mirrors give it that ........."When it left the pavement, we couldn't count how many times it flipped before it exploded, but we got the frame back .....purdy straight ......oh and we started a gofundme for Billy's prosthetic limbs."..... ......kinda look. 😆😆😆
With that motor, the Rune actually reminds me of a smaller version of the V8 Vanquish I saw on ToyMakerz. Totally sick bike. If you haven't seen it, google it.
My god...I want that bike...I remember when they originally released them in 04, I just graduated high school! Got to see it at the international motorcycle show for release and sat on one. Always wanted to ride one ever since. If I had the money or could apply for financing in the US, and had a line on a parts supplier...I'd be down there in a heartbeat!
Thanks for the great video. (Too short) I've only seen one at shows and magazines never heard one run. When you got on it the sound is FANTASTIC, It sounds like a lion roar, I wouldn't be able to stop doing that! Great fun, ride it again and again, way too cool to sit in a box in the corner. That would be a sin.
This thing is beautiful ugly. I love it! A buddy of mine owned two! They made two different looks/models and his second has a back seat and some different lines making it look long and drawn out like a train. They are wicked fast, and he easily kept up with decent riders on liter bikes and dove into tight mountain turns with 600’s. I was a bit better rider and on a modded 636 so I could lose just about anyone in the tights but he was with the leaders of the pack following. I tried it out on some open road and loose turns and found it to be super stiff and responsive and it felt amazing leaning it over until the peg feelers hit the ground even at relatively low speeds.
Man If I could, I would come down there and purchase that today. This maybe my favorite looking cruiser I have seen. Nice machine! Anyone know why Honda only made a limited number of these? Yes Sean, you may want to keep that one!
Almost bought a Valkrie but don't think I could get use to the style of the Rune. Love that flat 6 though, just not sure my legs would like the position being that I'm 6'6. IDK
I just bought a black 2004 with 8K miles June 28th 2024. My bike will be delivered around July 7. I've watched this video probably 7 times now and I just this time I fell in love with the tan seats. Who makes this seat?
I love motorcycles. I'm a big Harley Davidson fan and a Can Am Spyder fan. I want a Can Am Spyder RT Limited which is the top of the line Can Am Spyder. It's a semi-automatic transmission which means that you shift the gears with your thumb and no clutch. You shift up and it will automatically downshift or you can downshift yourself. I'd get it with heated grips and Sirius XM Satellite radio with hands-free bluetooth. Georgia became a hands-free state on July 1, 2018. The law states that drivers cannot have a phone in their hand or support it by any part of their body while driving. The reason why is because even though we had a no texting while driving law since July 1, 2010, nobody would comply with that law. The insurance institute read an article back in February of 2018 where if you are just talking on your phone with the phone to your ear while driving, your chances of being in a crash increase really quickly. Penalties for breaking the hands-free law 1. Warning 2. $50 fine and 1 point on your license 3. $100 and 2 points on license 4. $150 and 3 points If the second and third offense happens, you can go to court and show that you purchased a hands-free device and the charges will be dropped. If you receive 15 points within a 2 year period, you'll have a suspension on your driver's license. Your responsibility is driving your vehicle and not messing with your phone. If you have a bluetooth device like an earpiece, smartwatch, or have the bluetooth working through your vehicle's stereo system, you are allowed to use those devices while you drive. Distracted driving is killing our people on the roadway. Driving is not the number 1 thing in the car, anymore. It's messing with a phone or watching a video on your phone, instagramming, skyping, and texting. Sadly between the ages of 15 and 25, there is a huge number that have been involved in accidents and many of them are very serious. You cannot record videos or use any app that involves social media like Facebook, RUclips, and Twitter. Music streaming apps that have video content as well as music are not legal because the hands-free law prohibits watching videos.
Bro I’m new sub great videos but just curious r u like a motorcycle collector w unlimited funds? And ur opinion on a 2006 Honda vtx1300R excellent condition w 11k miles is she a keeper or sell it?
The foot and bars positioning reminds me of my Mega Moto/ Monster moto 212 mini bike. (Coleman just bought out the rest of their frames) very comfy on the trail. As good as a full suspension bike, if you scoot up a couple inches forward
Less than a year ago Asheboro Honda (Asheboro NC) had two of them for sale. If I remember correctly they were in the 20-25k range. Pictures don't do justice. The design details and overall fit and finish have to be seen in person.
That is a pretty awesome Bike. Who knows, maybe it will climb instead of decline in value over time. If there's any bike out there that has that opportunity, this would be it.
My husband and I would love to import a Honda rune. We live in the Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago. Our laws only allow bikes/ vehicles to be 4 years old. How can you assist us in acquiring one? We kindly await your response.
First thing you need to do is ditch those hideous flame mirrors and put on something a little more elegant and sculpted to fit that bikes styling the whole ride that's all I could think about
4:08 my feet started tingling like cresting the first drop on a roller coaster. I'd keep one if I had a bike shop. No doubt. But with a slightly better passenger saddle
2:13 - this stop sign isn’t a suggestion, brother... Not to pick on you, but as experienced bikers we gotta give the right example to our younger bros. Full stop mandated, feet (foot) down, 1-2-3.
Hi Sean and Craig, Thanks for showing us the Rune and taking us for a Ride. I think if I was able to afford one, I would keep it covered in the Garage. I would keep it running Great and perfectly clean. Then I would just wait on it to keep going up in Value. I bet it becomes a real collectors item some day. As always, Thank You for the Words of Wisdom. I really need to get in the Habit of saying a Prayer before I Ride. Or just reading a Bible Verse before I ride to Educate myself more about the Bible.👍👍
I believe the Honda Rune was created at a loss to make a statement and press a thumb into the eye of Harley and let the world know they build formidable bikes. This is my unbiased opinion. I own a Fatboy Lo and a Yamaha Vstar 1100 . The Rune is a crazy nice bike for sure!!
I just stumbled across this video. I worked at the Honda motorcycle plant in Marysville Ohio from 1992-2009. I was the paint repair guy most of those years. That was such a cool bike and so much hype went in to producing it. The motorcycle plant was very small compared to the car plant next door and the people I worked with who built the Rune took a great deal of pride in every bike we sent out the door to our customers. I retired from Honda in early 2018 but it warms my heart to see someone appreciate the work we put in to make those amazing bikes.
Hey John .... A big thanks to you and the team who built my 2000 Valkyrie Interstate ..... It still looks brand new , everything about the bike is a Testament to the pride of workmanship in the plant.
I bleed Honda red. Thank you for everything.
Yessiree Bob.
Thanks for caring.
Cool story. I just got into motorcycle sales and parts and accessories but I was in automotive production for 12 years. American manufacturing went down hill thanks to job bouncers and outsourcing. Japanese company pay people a tradesman pay and respect your efforts. In American you are a number just show up or else. I took pride in what I did also and wanted to get people a quality product. I was in welding all the way to supervision. Just wanted to share with you I liked reading your back story. Love me some Hondas I’ve had their bikes and still daily my 99 civic lx.
The wind moves away from touching the Rune, out of respect
I was going to like this comment, but it has 69 likes.. can't mess up a good thing lol
If Harley made the Rune, it would have been $80k new.
Boy, serious truth there! I think the original MSRP with all options was just $27k.
Incredible price for a low production machine of this caliber.
Amazing what Honda is capable of.
@@ElementofKindness These were said to have cost Honda 100k each when they were made just to be sold for around the 25k price point. If that's actually true Honda made a big mistake and lost a TON of money with this bike. When just looking at the selling price it seems like a lot of bike for the money but not when you see what they cost to make. Not sure why they thought that was a good idea for a bike that didnt last long. Honestly I dont think they looked great, big bike with not a ton of power. They have more of a following now because you never see them.
@@berube361 It wasn't about making a good business decision it was about making a statement, honda had come up with the idea of the a true show quality high performance bike in the 90s called the Honda Zodia but it never made production because of many internal struggles with design and the corporate office, corporate didn't want to lose money because it's a business and that ultimately ended the Zodia concept, fast forward to early 2000s and Honda bikes weren't selling well and the company wanted a statement piece and that is where the Rune came in, R&D was given blank checks and told make it better than anything else on the road And they did just that.
LOL you're right then probably still leak oil
@@berube361 its a bike made for enthusiasts by enthusiasts, no expense spares, a huge statement to dismantle the idea that they are a bland souless brand, traces of this style of no-nonsense, pure enthusiast bike can be seen in the Fury.
I remember Dad and I getting on the freeway with His 1340 FXRS Harley and me on my V Star 1100 then and we thought we were going until the Honda Goldwing passed us like we were sitting still. LOL
looks like a concept bike from the future. and its 13 years old? Keep it bro.
molon labe Looks like ugly shit from Orange County Choppers
@@dickjohnson5025 Nah, that is an amazing looking bike.
You have no taste in bikes.
It does, in fact it was a concept bike that went into full production.
@@toadsonytwo well... his name IS Dick Johnson.....
Think about that!! 🤔😉😏
I'm in Canada and I remember when my buddy bought a burgundy Rune. It was 2009 and he found an '04 in Arizona. He bought it from photos and would show us daily on his Blackberry(!) as it traveled across the US and into Canada. When we saw it in real life it was simply awe-inspiring. I had the good fortune to take it for a spin and I still get shivers remembering that day. Later that year, a group of 9 of us (many on big, comfy Harley baggers) including the Rune headed from Toronto to Savannah and back (via the Blue Ridge). I remember vividly watching my buddy ride for mile after mile with a giant grin, and not once (NOT ONCE) shifting in his seat to get more comfortable. Unfortunately he gave up riding a few years later and sold the Rune. But man...for the brief time it was in our lives it was something to behold!
I remember seeing one of these in our local honda dealer when it came out. Always thought it was an awesome looking bike. Didn't realize they were such low production. Love your words of wisdom. Keep it up!
Colton Salmons I’d include some Words of Foolishness too.
Thank you for doing this bike justice! Love the words of wisdom. 🤙
Hey guys. Thanks for letting me tag along behind you and allowing me to hangout with you all afterward. Shawn, Caleb and Ben, great bunch of guys.
+Tom Thomson that was awesome ! Glad it worked out
Ah, your makin me feel all nostalgic (and old)! 😂 Spent my first 3 years out of high school workin at a tier 5 Honda dealership, during 2005-2008, and although I didn't own the place like you, I did have the fortunate perks of the sales manager really liking me and letting me take out any bikes I wanted off the floor whenever. Took our first Rune we ever got out one night, it was the '05. One of the funniest cruisers I ever got to ride. I'm 5'6" and average around 130-140, so I'm sure that influenced me a lot, but I really thought it was a lot more comfortable and smooth than all the Goldwings I ever took out, and I rode a shit-ton of Goldwings. And yes, being a short skinny kid that usually rode CBR600/1000s, I'm sure I looked as goofy on those things as I felt lol
I've seen them for sale for $14k - $18k at dealers here in New England. Unless you have a very low serial number, you paid too much for it. But I agree with you. Keep it's like owning a Henderson now. Most beautiful production bike ever made!
That bike is so awesome! The look, the sound and the power! No way would I ever be able to sell it!
I’m just in dreamland right now. That is the most beautiful, original and sexy motorcycle I’ve ever laid eyes on. That front suspension is a trip. It reminds me of an old front end from the 1920’s that married a cyborg. I’m in heaven just thinking about what that must have felt like to have that beast underneath you behaving itself and doing what it’s told to do. It’s an animal and I’m in love. Only problem, I’m about 18,000 bucks short in my bike fund. Bummer!!
SEAN!!! Dude!! Keep it for yourself if you can afford too. It’s to amazing to let go.
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I just saw one for sale mwr me. Came to see what it was. I want it.
I've seen one for 9k on craigslist
I actually did longevity testing for this bike out in CA Honda’s Proving Center before they released it. Basically full speed around the track all day for a couple weeks. Bike rode great and very smooth power. I’m a Harley guy and really enjoyed this bike. I was in the Marines and was offered to test the bike while on leave. Got paid $9 an hour to ride a bike all day. Anyway, cool bike and wouldn’t mind having one in the garage.
You know your stuff, I respect.
Probably the coolest looking bike ever made. I wish more makers would have a bike with that low, elongated style like a sci-fi speeder bike or the bike from Akira.
Honda did make a bike like the one from Akira. They only sold it Japan. I forget the model, but if you search for Akira bike on RUclips you will find it.
@@therealboofighter The “Akira bike” you’re referring to is the Honda NM4
@@ayviondenar3461 thank you internet stranger.
I've never seen or heard of this bike, but it looks and sounds amazing!
Used to live very close to y'all before I moved to Texas. Glad I'm so far away! If I still lived on Church St. I'd be there every day drooling over that bike. It's a work of art and the best thing Honda ever made.
I really appreciate when you do the 2-man videos with onboard and "off-board" video footage.
I’ve never even heard of this bike until you announced that you have one.... now I think I need it.
Late 90's through mid 2000's were some of my favorite times for Honda.... Valkerie, Vtx, Rune.... Big cruiser perfection.
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I love watching your test ride videos. I've seen you test ride just about every bike I've ever liked except the Rune. Now my dream test ride vids are complete. Beautiful bike
They have some REAL generous "speed limits" in Lancaster haha
I absolutely would keep that bike. It looks way cool.
Love child of the VTX 1800 and the Gold Wing
No V-rod?
I never realized the Rune had weird, contemporary springer front end until you mentioned to Caleb to check it out.
4:05 Rune warps to another dimension! Damn, that thing pulls like a freight train.😮 What a gorgeous piece of technology! Way ahead of it's time as far as the design. I didn't really care for them when they first came out, but the passage of time shows just how brilliant Honda's design team is.😉 I had a '78 Goldwing for a few years, and even the GL1000's had gut-wrenching torque (if you didn't have them loaded down with luggage and a full fairing). I can only imagine what these were like with 2 more cylinders and 1832cc's.😁👍
The Honda Rune's suspension in the front specifically, is a follow linkage which is by far THE best suspension, what it does basically is move the front tire backwards after hitting a bump so the forks can do less work which makes it really smooth smoother than anything else even today's bike's honestly
That bike is gorgeous and always wanted one. Big, powerful, and sporty what more could you want
Beautiful bike, bought one for my friend in Poland few years ago. I paid 27 k for a bike with less than thousand miles on the clock. The cost of design and production of each of Rune was around 100 K, Honda obviously couldn't charge that much so they put that in the prices of parts. Super expensive bike to crash and repair. Still one of the nicest machines ever made.
Can we be Freinds?😁👍
This motorcycle is the coolest bike I've ever seen, incredibly good design.
It looks like the flush version of the original Fury with a grown up power plant. The old Fury even had the same headlight cowl effect. I can’t imagine how nice long runs on this monster would be. That GW engine will run 80 mph all day and not vibrate you to death.
Easily one of the craziest looking bikes to come out stock out of a motorcycle company. Most prototypes look crazy but then the production bike looks very different or hardly resembles it. With the Rune it looks like Honda made a prototype into a production bike 100%
I've only seen one in person at a stop light about 12 years ago and I haven't forgotten it.
I do have it's baby brother, the 14 dark red metallic Valkyrie :)
I've had mine for 15 years now. Love that bike.
Is it a hard bike to turn?
So cool. I love everything about it; though I’ve never seen one in person. It’s also great that they didn’t badge it up with Honda on the sides of the tank and a model number on the side panels. Adds to the mystique. I was going to ask if the flame pattern mirrors were stock, but just heard you mention having the stock mirrors back at the shop. You definitely need to keep that thing. Just awesome.
Because of you, I've put on the top of my wishlist, a Honda VTX 1800.
With this short presentation, I fall in love for this Rune!
What about the jacket you're wearing on this presentation?
What model is?
I'm looking for one, and yours looks great!
Thanks for your reply, in advance! 😉
+natipacdraude I ll have to check but it's the 2017 alpine star something or other. My friends at cycle gear hooked me up with it.
That is a most excellent bike. I think the saddle on it goes perfectly with the styling.
"I got up to the speed limit" *Speedo says 100 * lol
+Doom Guy the speeds on these things are not accurate
Srkcycles neither are your bullshitting skills
This was also filmed in Mexico lol
It was in Km/h = 62.5 mph ;)
He was definitely doin a hundred 😂😂💯
My hometown Texas Honda dealer actually still has one on the floor till this day
Absolutely right about that bike being ahead of it’s time!
I like it. I like the fact that it has mid controls as I'm on the shorter side. Probably the big bike I would go to once I am ready to upgrade and have the license for one
I’m the same way. I like Mid Controls. The Forward Controls are just too uncomfortable for me, especially with a really bad Back. 👍
Lose the cheesy flame mirrors....
They're like having Yosemite Sam mudflaps on a Caddie CTS-V.
And you're worried about highway pegs????
ahhh thats what I need on my truck, those mud flaps :)
I think he put those ugly mirrors on for........... theft prevention. 😆😆😆
Those ugly mirrors give it that ........."When it left the pavement, we couldn't count how many times it flipped before it exploded, but we got the frame back .....purdy straight ......oh and we started a gofundme for Billy's prosthetic limbs.".....
......kinda look. 😆😆😆
That bike is absolutely sick. It's screaming Asian cruiser, and I love it. It is completely unique.
With that motor, the Rune actually reminds me of a smaller version of the V8 Vanquish I saw on ToyMakerz. Totally sick bike. If you haven't seen it, google it.
+Charles Belville I will
Looks like a bike from Tron idk if anyone has ever seen that movie. It has a futuristic look to it in my eyes
Michael Mitchell exactly what I was thinking
Michael Mitchell that's the same thing I was thinking!
Michael Mitchell ive seen it.
Michael Mitchell go buy one, good luck
My god...I want that bike...I remember when they originally released them in 04, I just graduated high school! Got to see it at the international motorcycle show for release and sat on one. Always wanted to ride one ever since. If I had the money or could apply for financing in the US, and had a line on a parts supplier...I'd be down there in a heartbeat!
Dude that thing really does sound like a speeder from Star Wars that Anakin was riding in Ep 2. Wow! Killer bike man.
Not a big Honda fan but got to say the hotrod look of the exhaust mimicking high end sports cars is awsome
I gotta moving to your neighborhood!! I would love to live somewhere where the speed limit is 103 mph!!! Amazing! Sick!!
That is one sexy and sculpted cruiser. That styling will be modern for many more years to come.
Beautiful. 10 times better than any custom bike I've ever seen.
Such a beautiful bike , i would keep it as well ... Thanks for sharing id never seen or heard of a honda Rune before
I got to say the rune and the boss hoss are the coolest looking bikes I’ve seen on your channels
wow motorcycles in Georgia have had one for i think 8yrs that i know of , amazing looking in real life , great video
Looks like a streamliner locomotive . Awesome !
Wow... thanks! I didn't know that bike existed... a lot of years ago you say.
I'm impressed. Completely.
HECK YEAH YOU SHOULD KEEP
IT!! This was Honda’s best looking bike, IMO. I kinda feel like you overpaid, though. That seat is gorgeous!
Looks like something that would be in Bladerunner 2049. Awesome.
I rode a rune up the west coast to Bodega Bay and my buddy was riding a bourget Chopper, back in 2007 and it was a dream.
Love your channel!
I completely LOVE how you recite scripture before every evaluation. Great vids, but that makes them memorable.
Thanks for the great video. (Too short) I've only seen one at shows and magazines never heard one run. When you got on it the sound is FANTASTIC, It sounds like a lion roar, I wouldn't be able to stop doing that! Great fun, ride it again and again, way too cool to sit in a box in the corner. That would be a sin.
To me that's the most beautiful bike ever. My dream bike!!
Looks like the lincoln towncar of motorcycles.
Durante Jenkins dude,you GOT to be stoned.
Michesgqlle Dobbiln89 nope! I've always loved that long Cadillac look. Huge Honda motorcycle fan. LoL
This thing is beautiful ugly. I love it! A buddy of mine owned two! They made two different looks/models and his second has a back seat and some different lines making it look long and drawn out like a train. They are wicked fast, and he easily kept up with decent riders on liter bikes and dove into tight mountain turns with 600’s. I was a bit better rider and on a modded 636 so I could lose just about anyone in the tights but he was with the leaders of the pack following. I tried it out on some open road and loose turns and found it to be super stiff and responsive and it felt amazing leaning it over until the peg feelers hit the ground even at relatively low speeds.
Man If I could, I would come down there and purchase that today. This maybe my favorite looking cruiser I have seen. Nice machine! Anyone know why Honda only made a limited number of these? Yes Sean, you may want to keep that one!
It IS smoother than the goldwing! The front wheel being pushed behind the fork like that improves stability.
If I were you I wouldn’t sell !
“ Do not sell that “ !!!!
I would absolutely love to own one !
Sean, you looked like you were in awe of this bike above all the others you've ridden. @ 63 years of age I'd be scared to death on this one!!!!
Sam Sut why? It has a throttle & brakes, it will do what you tell it to do, at any age.
Almost bought a Valkrie but don't think I could get use to the style of the Rune. Love that flat 6 though, just not sure my legs would like the position being that I'm 6'6. IDK
Best sounding bike on hard acceleration. So cool.
That's a huge bike, it's a beast.
I just bought a black 2004 with 8K miles June 28th 2024. My bike will be delivered around July 7.
I've watched this video probably 7 times now and I just this time I fell in love with the tan seats.
Who makes this seat?
Finally a good, clear review of the rune!
Never heard of OR Seen one till this video, I've got to get out more! 30G Holly Crap Batman!
I love motorcycles. I'm a big Harley Davidson fan and a Can Am Spyder fan. I want a Can Am Spyder RT Limited which is the top of the line Can Am Spyder. It's a semi-automatic transmission which means that you shift the gears with your thumb and no clutch. You shift up and it will automatically downshift or you can downshift yourself. I'd get it with heated grips and Sirius XM Satellite radio with hands-free bluetooth. Georgia became a hands-free state on July 1, 2018. The law states that drivers cannot have a phone in their hand or support it by any part of their body while driving. The reason why is because even though we had a no texting while driving law since July 1, 2010, nobody would comply with that law. The insurance institute read an article back in February of 2018 where if you are just talking on your phone with the phone to your ear while driving, your chances of being in a crash increase really quickly.
Penalties for breaking the hands-free law
1. Warning
2. $50 fine and 1 point on your license
3. $100 and 2 points on license
4. $150 and 3 points
If the second and third offense happens, you can go to court and show that you purchased a hands-free device and the charges will be dropped. If you receive 15 points within a 2 year period, you'll have a suspension on your driver's license. Your responsibility is driving your vehicle and not messing with your phone. If you have a bluetooth device like an earpiece, smartwatch, or have the bluetooth working through your vehicle's stereo system, you are allowed to use those devices while you drive. Distracted driving is killing our people on the roadway. Driving is not the number 1 thing in the car, anymore. It's messing with a phone or watching a video on your phone, instagramming, skyping, and texting. Sadly between the ages of 15 and 25, there is a huge number that have been involved in accidents and many of them are very serious. You cannot record videos or use any app that involves social media like Facebook, RUclips, and Twitter. Music streaming apps that have video content as well as music are not legal because the hands-free law prohibits watching videos.
The smooth goldwing engine makes a lot of sense on a classically styled cruiser. Hope Honda does it again.
I sat in one in the showroom back in 2004. I believe it was around $24,000 or $25,000. Always thought that they were awesome bikes.
They NEED to bring it back;. How many Furys have you seen so far?
I wanted one of these so bad when I bought my 06 VTX1800R new.
Nice bike srk! Sean where did you find that helmet?
Bro I’m new sub great videos but just curious r u like a motorcycle collector w unlimited funds? And ur opinion on a 2006 Honda vtx1300R excellent condition w 11k miles is she a keeper or sell it?
Sean, put that in your own collection of bikes.
The foot and bars positioning reminds me of my Mega Moto/ Monster moto 212 mini bike. (Coleman just bought out the rest of their frames) very comfy on the trail. As good as a full suspension bike, if you scoot up a couple inches forward
Less than a year ago Asheboro Honda (Asheboro NC) had two of them for sale. If I remember correctly they were in the 20-25k range. Pictures don't do justice. The design details and overall fit and finish have to be seen in person.
I surely believe Kamen Rider Hibiki’s chime-like henshin sound is partially inspired by Valkyrie Rune’s engine sound
Always loved those. I could see Arnold Schwarzenegger on that in a Terminator sequel. That whine is same as Goldwing.
That is a pretty awesome Bike. Who knows, maybe it will climb instead of decline in value over time. If there's any bike out there that has that opportunity, this would be it.
Love your videos..dang i want one of these bikes..what a machine :)
Are those mirrors typical for that model? I prefer a bigger mirror myself.
Shawn, what model alpinestars jacket are you wearing?
I think you should keep it, you deserve it. Peace brother.
Yes, but what can you do with it? Cruise around? I wish they still made the Valkyrie. A much more versatile bike.
My husband and I would love to import a Honda rune. We live in the Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago. Our laws only allow bikes/ vehicles to be 4 years old. How can you assist us in acquiring one? We kindly await your response.
First thing you need to do is ditch those hideous flame mirrors and put on something a little more elegant and sculpted to fit that bikes styling the whole ride that's all I could think about
Have you ever tested/reviewed a late '90's Valkyrie?
I think it's the headlight that cut and pushes the wind to the side
Wow !! Amazingly beautiful and majestic !! Am jealous of you !
Most exciting exhaust sound. What is the price? From where i can buy it? I am from Sri Lanka.
Dude. If you weren't looking down at 3:48 you could have gave a shout out to the Corvette meet up at the fire station!
Glad you didn't ruin the Rune. Nice bike. Let me know if you get a 2014 Valky.
4:08 my feet started tingling like cresting the first drop on a roller coaster. I'd keep one if I had a bike shop. No doubt. But with a slightly better passenger saddle
2:13 - this stop sign isn’t a suggestion, brother... Not to pick on you, but as experienced bikers we gotta give the right example to our younger bros. Full stop mandated, feet (foot) down, 1-2-3.
Absolutely STUNNING!
Hi Sean and Craig, Thanks for showing us the Rune and taking us for a Ride. I think if I was able to afford one, I would keep it covered in the Garage. I would keep it running Great and perfectly clean. Then I would just wait on it to keep going up in Value. I bet it becomes a real collectors item some day. As always, Thank You for the Words of Wisdom. I really need to get in the Habit of saying a Prayer before I Ride. Or just reading a Bible Verse before I ride to Educate myself more about the Bible.👍👍
I believe the Honda Rune was created at a loss to make a statement and press a thumb into the eye of Harley and let the world know they build formidable bikes. This is my unbiased opinion. I own a Fatboy Lo and a Yamaha Vstar 1100 . The Rune is a crazy nice bike for sure!!