2004 Honda Valkyrie Rune

After you look at the Rune up close and see the degree of detail and the quality of finish, it's kind of shocking that this utterly unique 1800cc flat six made it to market
Each unit cost Honda an estimated $100,000 to build and was sold for only $27,000 in 2004
These bikes were produced on an assembly line in Ohio six years after the original concept vehicle was introduced by Honda and was shaped and championed to production mostly by Americans.
In virtually every case, the designers got their way first and then the engineers came up with the technology to satisfy the vision and Honda's technical and functional requirements
Almost every part on this 900 lb bike is unique from the chrome front suspension to the curvy body panels - truly a sight to behold

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After you look at the Rune up close and see the degree of detail and the quality of finish, it's kind of shocking that this utterly unique 1800cc flat six made it to market
Each unit cost Honda an estimated $100,000 to build and was sold for only $27,000 in 2004
These bikes were produced on an assembly line in Ohio six years after the original concept vehicle was introduced by Honda and was shaped and championed to production mostly by Americans.
In virtually every case, the designers got their way first and then the engineers came up with the technology to satisfy the vision and Honda's technical and functional requirements
Almost every part on this 900 lb bike is unique from the chrome front suspension to the curvy body panels - truly a sight to behold