Honda Valkyrie Rune NRX1800 reviews

That is a very nice bike - it oozes presence. If you like attention, this bike will attract it. Those Harley riders stop and check out this bike and they give it respect. Show less

I bought mine last week. It was a sweet ride. Best ever. Some chicks were checking me out and I popped a wheely to impress them and the bike just took off on me. I slid down the expressway for about a 500ft, the bike ghost rided for a mile then just vanished into a guard rail. I must say the bike was easily fixed. It held up to that crash. that's because of the quality Honda puts into their bikes, this thing helps up good. I did the same on a kawasaki and it disintagrated when it got hit. Good job honda. And know, I didn't get those chicks phone #, so no doing wheelies!! Show less

I can't stand it any longer.I've owned my Rune for 2 years this july,and cautiously waited until i reached the 10,000 mile marker before stating my viewpoint. The Rune is far & away THE finest Motorcycle, by and large,ever manufactured.It Rules. It is heavy,but does not feel hefty,once in gear.It's long,which makes for true balance and ride-ability on the straights. It handles very competently, and with swervy grace, along the twisties. It has more than enough torque. Overall...an absolute sweet ride!!! Show less

I've had quite a few bikes, from a 900RR to a VTX 18000, and this thing blows them all away! Not speed, but pure riding pleasure. It turns heads at EVERY stop light. Every time I go somewhere, someone says something about and wants to talk about it. It's just an awesome machine all around. Its also in the 04 Guinness Book of World Records as the Largest Production Motorcycle Engine!! Show less

The best bike I have ever had the privilege of riding. Awesome all around. Oh by the way Harley guys, the next time we meet at a stop light I would love to answer your question "So, what is that anyway," but I don't want to embarrass you around your buddies after my Honda blows the freakin' doors of your little hoggy. Show less

Until this one. The looks, the power, the weight, the speed, the comfort, the handling, the torque, the reliability... Well, I could go on. I ride this thing in all types of weather and all year around. I've never done that with any other bike I have owned. This bike doesn't do well in the grassy areas. Well, use common sense. When gassed it will go straight to the ground. It will also do wheelies, but will come down hard at high speeds. Show less

I bought my Valk in August '04 and was able to get a good two months of riding in before winterizing. The upcoming season will only be my fourth, and the Valk is my 3rd machine (following a 600cc Kawasaki Eliminator, then trading up to a BMW R1150R before moving up to the big Honda). I thought my Boxer Twin BMW engine was smooth, and it is. HOWEVER, it doesn't compare to the Flat Six. Admittedly, the Beemer is quicker, being over 220 pounds lighter, but when you get to 80-90 mph it starts to feel a little bit uneasy. Conversely, the Valk lives for high-speed cruising. 90 mph feels like 60 on a smaller bike. Another comparison: The BMW is better in slow-moving traffic and in the parking lot. The Valk can handle the slow traffic okay, but isn't its natural habitat. Once you get moving to at least 15 mph it feels just fine. The one thing I absolutely love is how authoritative this machine is on the road (seems to say "Here I come; get out of my way"). It's one of those bikes that people tend to gawk at--primarily because of that engine. It has a definite PRESENCE. Another cool thing is how a lot of diehard Harley owners admit that they admire the Valk, as opposed to other non-Harleys. I couldn't think of a more appropriate name for my bike than "Bruiser." There are bigger machines, but you won't catch me on a Boss Hoss anytime soon. Bruiser and I are compatible with each other and it should be a long relationship. Never say never, though. Should Honda bring back the 1520cc Valk with fuel injection, or better yet, a redesigned V-65 Magna, I may be tempted to make another switch. Show less

You have already heard everything you need to know about the Valkyrie from a technical point of view. Let me take it to the next level. You are riding through the hill country of central Texas or the mountain highways of Colorado. On a Harley, or Harley equivalent, you will be able to associate yourself with Mother Nature. At the same time you will always have a strong association with the motorcycle due to its predominant sound and pulsation. On a Valkyrie the trip takes on a different dimension. The Valkyrie has no sound and the only physical sensation is the slight twist of your right hand on the throttle and the subtle but forceful acceleration of a quiet engine with exceptional dynamic range. After about 20 miles of riding you can completely disassociate yourself from the Valkyrie and it will be just you and Mother Nature. You may have to keep reminding yourself that you have not died and gone to Heaven yet. You simply experience Heaven on Earth on the latest evolution in motorcycles. Show less

This is a awesome machine! All the comfort of a Wing with the muscle of a Valkyrie. My wife and I love taking trips on this bike. I'm not sure why Honda doesn't still make this bike! Show less

I have owned Valks since they came out in '97. My present Valk is the Interstate. I have over 150,000 miles on them with no warranty claims! It is simply the "last word" in high quality heavy cruisers! The only draw-back I have noticed is the fuel economy on the road at high speed. When cruising at high speed the Valks will drop drastically in mpg, as low as 25 mpg. However, in town, nursing the bike, I get over 40mpg! Show less