First ride: 2004 Honda Rune

[Fausto]

I must say, I'm not a cruiser guy, but this is a pretty neat bike.

The Rune's 1832cc six-cylinder engine (derived from the Gold Wing, but modified for even higher performance) is the heart and soul of this bike. Honda claims this massive power plant puts out more torque than any other production motorcycle engine, and we believe it. With six, separate 32mm throttle bodies, and a huge, 6.9 liter airbox feeding this angry beast of an engine, it also breathes more freely through a higher-flowing (and superb sounding) exhaust system.

Earlier "preview" article with more pics and details.

 

[Viper GTS]

Originally posted by: Fausto1
I must say, I'm not a cruiser guy, but this is a pretty neat bike.

The Rune's 1832cc six-cylinder engine (derived from the Gold Wing, but modified for even higher performance) is the heart and soul of this bike. Honda claims this massive power plant puts out more torque than any other production motorcycle engine, and we believe it. With six, separate 32mm throttle bodies, and a huge, 6.9 liter airbox feeding this angry beast of an engine, it also breathes more freely through a higher-flowing (and superb sounding) exhaust system.

Ahem



Viper GTS

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: Viper GTS

Originally posted by: Fausto1
I must say, I'm not a cruiser guy, but this is a pretty neat bike.

The Rune's 1832cc six-cylinder engine (derived from the Gold Wing, but modified for even higher performance) is the heart and soul of this bike. Honda claims this massive power plant puts out more torque than any other production motorcycle engine, and we believe it. With six, separate 32mm throttle bodies, and a huge, 6.9 liter airbox feeding this angry beast of an engine, it also breathes more freely through a higher-flowing (and superb sounding) exhaust system.

Ahem



Viper GTS

Yeah, but try to make one of those things go around a corner.

Besides, the BossHoss has a production car engine.....not a motorcycle engine.

 

[Gulzakar]

american bikes suck

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: Gulzakar
american bikes suck

American Muscle >> your CrotchRocket

- M4H

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: Gulzakar
american bikes suck

Thanks for sharing. Was that your "big thought" for the day? Are you going to need a rest after bestowing that huge personal revelation on us?

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

Originally posted by: Fausto1

Originally posted by: Viper GTS

Originally posted by: Fausto1
I must say, I'm not a cruiser guy, but this is a pretty neat bike.

The Rune's 1832cc six-cylinder engine (derived from the Gold Wing, but modified for even higher performance) is the heart and soul of this bike. Honda claims this massive power plant puts out more torque than any other production motorcycle engine, and we believe it. With six, separate 32mm throttle bodies, and a huge, 6.9 liter airbox feeding this angry beast of an engine, it also breathes more freely through a higher-flowing (and superb sounding) exhaust system.

Ahem



Viper GTS

Yeah, but try to make one of those things go around a corner.

Besides, the BossHoss has a production car engine.....not a motorcycle engine.

In other words: The BossHoss isn't a production bike model, while the Rune is (will be). That is one sweeeet bike. At 750lbs that has to be a bitch to maneuver through a parking lot.:Q

 

[WinkOsmosis]

Beautiful bike.

 

[Ryan]

Wow - looks beautiful I like the digital display

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: KnightBreed

Originally posted by: Fausto1

Originally posted by: Viper GTS

Originally posted by: Fausto1
I must say, I'm not a cruiser guy, but this is a pretty neat bike.

The Rune's 1832cc six-cylinder engine (derived from the Gold Wing, but modified for even higher performance) is the heart and soul of this bike. Honda claims this massive power plant puts out more torque than any other production motorcycle engine, and we believe it. With six, separate 32mm throttle bodies, and a huge, 6.9 liter airbox feeding this angry beast of an engine, it also breathes more freely through a higher-flowing (and superb sounding) exhaust system.

Ahem



Viper GTS

Yeah, but try to make one of those things go around a corner.

Besides, the BossHoss has a production car engine.....not a motorcycle engine.

In other words: The BossHoss isn't a production bike model, while the Rune is (will be). That is one sweeeet bike. At 750lbs that has to be a bitch to maneuver through a parking lot.:Q

Not much different than a Goldwing, I'd guess. The real trick is to never, never, never park the thing with the nose facing downhill when you need to back up to get out. I made this mistake with my Triumph a few times and would have to get someone to push from the front so I could get out.

 

[Fausto]

Only thing I'd really change would be to bob that rear fender a bit. It's kinda chunky-looking as it is now.

 

[WinkOsmosis]

Originally posted by: Fausto1
Only thing I'd really change would be to bob that rear fender a bit. It's kinda chunky-looking as it is now.

I would make it curved (horizontally) instead of cylindrical.

 

[HomeBrewerDude]

*drool*


i want one.

 

[boyRacer]

i'm not into crusier bikes either but that will sure make me turn my head.

 

[LakAttack]

It looks almost like a superhero bike to me - pretty sweet.

 

[Whisper]

Not much of a cruiser man myself, either, but that'd definitely get a second look.

Doesn't matter what kind of bike you ride; you can always appreciate something nice.

 

[WinkOsmosis]

Originally posted by: LakAttack
It looks almost like a superhero bike to me - pretty sweet.

Cloud Strife would drive one.

 

[Gulzakar]

yes fausto, that is my revelation

*snickers at fausto*

american bikes suck

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: Gulzakar
yes fausto, that is my revelation

*snickers at fausto*

american bikes suck

That's great. Especially since this thread is about the newest cruiser by HONDA.

Dumbass.