The Honda Cruiser That Makes Traditional American V-Twins Hard To Justify

The Honda Rune Is The Cruiser That Makes Traditional American V-Twins Hard To Justify2004 Honda Valkyrie Rune static profile shot Honda PowersportsHonda called the production bike the NRX1800 Valkyrie Rune, and it made sure nobody mistook it for a restrained interpretation of the concept. Rider on a 2004 Honda Valkyrie Rune front quarter shot Honda PowersportsOne look at the Rune, and it’s easy to guess that it wouldn’t be cheap. Honda never built another one after the 2005 model year, and the flat-six cruiser stayed a one-off rather than a lineup. So the exclusivity alone made it stand a cut above the traditional American V-twins from Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycles of the era. Typical listings for a 2004 Rune are around $21,015 and a 2005 at $18,795, going up to $26,500 for a low-mileage example in excellent shape.