2004 Honda Valkyrie Rune - Jay Leno's Garage

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The six cylinder Honda Rune is not a small motorcycle, but the build quality, smooth power delivery, and comfortable ride will make this bike a classic!
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2004 Honda Valkyrie Rune - Jay Leno's Garage
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@BikesandBeards 3 жыл бұрын

Jay, let me know when you want to sell me your Rune. and I ve been dying to test drive a Y2k bike.

@OnPointFirearms 3 жыл бұрын

Go Sean! You’ve hit the big time. God bless.

@bowtiepower4951 3 жыл бұрын

Take yours to Cali and ride with Jay!

@OnPointFirearms 3 жыл бұрын

@@bowtiepower4951 Agreed. Strike while the iron is hot. Not is the time for a collab with Jay while you're on his mind!

@garycoleman8223 3 жыл бұрын

looks purdy. but I still prefer my '99 Interstate. I only have 100,800 miles on it. Thanks Jay

@daveco1270 3 жыл бұрын

Jay thinks you guys know your stuff. I guess he hasn't watched that many Bikes and Beards videos. : ) We tease because we love. I'm sporting one of my B and B t-shirts as we speak...or as I write. (The one with Sean fighting off a bear with a motorcycle.)

@stensballe3683 11 ай бұрын

almost 20 years old now. what a beast - i love the old valkyries the most 97-99

@BikesandBeards 3 жыл бұрын

Im Sean from Bikes and Beards and I approve this message.

@ferociousfrankie 3 жыл бұрын

Damn congrats on the shoutout.

@JohnnyXoz 3 жыл бұрын

You've made it Sean! 🤣

@larmishing 3 жыл бұрын

@tommyboy790 3 жыл бұрын

Hell ya! The shoutout was well deserved!

@pittsburghchip4645 3 жыл бұрын

Time for a collaboration 🤷🏻‍♂️

@basithph8958 3 жыл бұрын

I think this bike as aged so well I love how they did a futuristic yet retro design

@pranavps851 3 жыл бұрын

Futuristic and retro. Exactly my thought.

@scott2296 3 жыл бұрын

Is that similar to a vintage modern classic?

@ArtVandelayOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Come on it looks like a joke

@mrkmh1 3 жыл бұрын

@@ArtVandelayOfficial It was a bad joke and it didn't sell

@DoctorZisIN 3 жыл бұрын

You gotta love that front fork!

@pennsyltuckyden9823 3 жыл бұрын

Jay giving Bikes and Beards a shout out is freakin awesome. Go Sean.

@BikesandBeards 3 жыл бұрын

So cool right !!!!

@mattgould4366 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a 2004 Rune in Candy Black Cherry 10 years ago with 3k miles on it. This bike gets attention anywhere it goes. One of the things I love about it the most is it is a conversation starter. It doesn't matter what kind of bike they are riding, or if they even ride anything. People are drawn to this bike and want to talk about it. It has made me very proud to have. My daughter has already claimed it when I die. LOL

@georgiaguardian4696 Жыл бұрын

This is a timeless machine art! Envious of you to own this. My turn someday!

@mattgould4366 Жыл бұрын

@Georgia Guardian let me know when. We'll go riding together.

@ROOKTABULA Жыл бұрын

I have the same experience with my 87 Magna in "LOOK AT ME!" red. It looks like the day it rolled off the show room far and people will actually talk to me at red lights and gas pumps.

@enesmuhtar876 Жыл бұрын

Is it affordable these days? I don't know whether it's too expensive or not.

@lawdpleasehelpmeno Жыл бұрын

My Goldwing is the exact same colour as your rune! Wild they used the Rune colours on a Goldwing.

@njpaddler 3 жыл бұрын

I almost never do group rides, however one of the few was organized by a guy in 2005 who had one of these bikes. He was clearly in love and sunk a lot of his hard earned money into it, this was not a wealthy guy. There I am on my 1985 Nighthawk 650 and I was in awe when I met him & the Rune. He led the dreamy ride through seven covered bridges in Southeastern Pennsylvania & many of us felt like we were in a parade with him out front. It really is rolling sculpture.

@rahulrane1658 2 жыл бұрын

I can literally feel the landscape as you described it

@georgiaguardian4696 Жыл бұрын

Just imagine that amazing parade of amazing Hondas and other bikes!

@randerson4124 3 жыл бұрын

And just like that, the Rune used market just went haywire.

@ScrillaTMU 3 жыл бұрын

When I seen Jay take a little rest on the bike in the beginning, it really came to me that he’s 70. I hope he can do this for many many many more years! One of the best channels on KZfaq

@tophermohegan9797 3 жыл бұрын

I feel ya brotha... Feel the same way fr. Got allot of love for Jay and this really is like one of the best channels.

@alshotrodgarage4779 3 жыл бұрын

As long as Jay makes videos I’ll be watching them.., again and again

@RogerDiotte Ай бұрын

Oh FOR SURE.....So lucky I'm living with Jay alive....oh man!

@Carstuff111 Жыл бұрын

A very good friend of mine has wanted one of these since they came out. Fast forward to last month, and his dream has come true. He found a red one for sale in Texas, he went down with a trailer to see it and said "Shut and take my money!" I have seen one, in red, from a distance. I can not wait to see my friend's up close in person!

@geraldwoolfolk5381 3 жыл бұрын

Honda's message with the Rune: "Anything you can do we can do better, including customs."

@martinmartin5904 3 жыл бұрын

including ugliness ... although a suzuki madura is hard to beat

@BruceLee-xn3nn 2 ай бұрын

Custom that only millionaires can afford

@AmraphelofShinar 3 жыл бұрын

I worked at a Honda/Kawasaki shop when these came out. We had one that got damaged in shipment-just a small dent-. Customers flipped out about the bike and everyone had to sit on it but NO ONE wanted to buy it. It did eventually sell but I'm sure the shop owner didn't make any money from that sale.

@wot48320 3 жыл бұрын

That fork design is a master piece. One of Honda's best cruisers.

@The_R-n-I_Guy 3 жыл бұрын

I never learned how to ride a motorcycle. And I've never watched a motorcycle video. But I had to watch Jay talk about it

@fz1205 3 жыл бұрын

Jay: "I have this motorcycle for 17 years with no issues" odometer shows only 523 miles!

@donjuandemccarthy2041 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao how is this not more obvious. Of course there's nothing broken, you haven't even used it enough to break anything! Put 50k miles on it then tell me how well everything works. Who are we kidding, it's a Honda. It'll ride until everything is broken and then drive itself to to the junkyard in the next century.

@ellistomago3369 3 жыл бұрын

@@donjuandemccarthy2041 More than that, it's a Gold Wing.

@elcheapo5302 3 жыл бұрын

30 miles a year is probably about right when you have in the realm of 400 vehicles to drive.

@terrywho22 3 жыл бұрын

Let's hope that was the trip odometer... although it will usually say "Trip A or Trip B" in that case.

@judgegixxer 3 жыл бұрын

I have an 03' GSXR1000 I bought new around the same time Jay bought that. I passed 84000 miles last summer.

@kylesebring 3 жыл бұрын

This does not look like its from 2004, it looks so modern and well styled, you could tell me it was made yesterday and i would believe it

@jamesdellaneve9005 3 жыл бұрын

You would never know what year it was designed and built, it’s beautiful.

@RichardDeAgazio 3 жыл бұрын

I owned the very FIRST Rune. It was donated to the Boys and Girls Clubs in Broward Florida and auctioned off at the Bike Builders Charity Dinner in Feb 2003. I bought it and owned it for 6 years and then had a storage issue as I WON 3 other bikes in raffles and sold it in 2009. It was head turner for sure. Arlen Ness designed the rear end and was present when I won it. Recently Rick Case, who was Chair of the dinner passed away. He was delighted that I got it.

@JackEA 10 ай бұрын

My retailer owns one so it's in his showroom. A real beauty. Timeless design just as the 1989 Batmobile.

@custommotor 3 жыл бұрын

The headlight looks like a old cartoon character yelling "AWOOGA".

@kbjerke 3 жыл бұрын

Or a version of Edvard Munch's painting - The Scream... ;-)

@carlbeaver7112 3 жыл бұрын

Like the face of the robot in the latest "Lost in Space".

@DoctorZisIN 3 жыл бұрын

Or a urinal upside-down

@Xfade81 3 жыл бұрын

@@DoctorZisIN damnit, cannot un-see :(

@DoctorZisIN 3 жыл бұрын

@@Xfade81 My apologies for the visual.

@lpis45 3 жыл бұрын

The bike was actually built in Marysville OH.

@bilbobaggins4710 3 жыл бұрын

For real??

@carsonthe3rd 3 жыл бұрын

I came here just to say that.

@MOE-db8oc 3 жыл бұрын

Well they used to make motorcycles there when Jays bike was manufactured. Aw the fond memories of the Honda Homecoming in Marysville Ohio.

@ericrotermund1004 3 жыл бұрын

Lol I was like wtf when did they move marysville to Indian Anna

@markstechschulte1570 3 жыл бұрын

Ohio, Indiana, Nebraska. What’s the difference when you live in California? Haha

@georgiaguardian4696 Жыл бұрын

The Honda Valkyrie Rune looks absolutely stunning, beautiful, retro, alien, powerful, muscular, and extremely well built! Why isn't Honda making more of these.

@JonBlondell 3 жыл бұрын

A good friend of mine bought one of these, and it immediately caught my eye! The most beautiful bike I've ever seen, in my opinion. He loved it, drove it all over the country.

@Weissman111 3 жыл бұрын

All Jay needs now is a Judge Dredd outfit.

@MrGrentch 3 жыл бұрын

Yep. First thing I thought. Joe Dredd in his weekend denim gear out for a spin. Or is that Jay Dredd. 😁

@Clay3613 3 жыл бұрын

He has the chin for it.

@truckcop1 3 жыл бұрын

And add a mini-gun to each side as well.

@johnroberts4571 3 жыл бұрын

That was funny as heck.... 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@OnPointFirearms 3 жыл бұрын

That’s what I always think of when I see a Rune.

@cescohsv7 Жыл бұрын

Great bike! I think they were made in Marysville, Ohio. I have a 1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate and it's by far the best motorcycle I've ever had. I'm glad you are doing well Jay!

@povertyspec9651 Жыл бұрын

Yes, Marysville, Ohio is correct. They also make the Acura NSX there (which will be discontinued soon).

@strong_voice_of_truth Жыл бұрын

Valkyrie Interstate is an awesome bike that they should have continued to make. This, is just pure ugly and unnecessary.

@Hazztech Жыл бұрын

Wait what? This is American made

@jordanblair5410 Жыл бұрын

@@povertyspec9651 Marysville would be a whole lot smaller and less vibrant if Honda didn't set up shop there back in '79 (I think there's around 4000 workers). My '02 VTX 1800C was built there too.

@fiver-hoo Жыл бұрын

@@Hazztech Yes, GoldWings were build in Marysville Ohio and in Japan. The Valkyrie is kind of a GoldWing stepchild.

@PaulLemars01 3 жыл бұрын

Before this amazing machine came out I had rode a Valkyrie for many years. I always loved the sensation of riding the Valk because it felt like you were sitting on the top of a gas turbine. It was so smooth and so un-Harley. The Rune was just more of everything, Honda's great art piece. What a great bike, thanks for bringing out your Rune and letting us all enjoy it Jay.

@snipexd4964 3 жыл бұрын

I loved the older Valkyie's. Anytime you would see one it was a showstopper. The look the sound everything was just great. I was a little to young to even have drivers license at that time but but fast foward many years and a few different bikes and I'm currently on a 2014 Valkyrie. Coming from a harley V-rod which I enjoyed very much the Valkyrie is just a refined machine. So smooth with so much power it has really increasing my riding putting on about 6k last summer. Happy to be in the family!

@williamwilson6499 2 жыл бұрын

You had ridden…

@RogerDiotte Ай бұрын

Jesus Christy....I love this, "a Gas Turbine"! Man I so wanna sit on it and RIDE now!

@PaulLemars01 Ай бұрын

@@RogerDiotte Think about it, a flat six perfectly balanced into a shaft drive. 100hp and 100 FPT. Off the line it would surprise sport bike riders and you could get your knee out into the corners. It's a big bike but most of the weight is down low (except the lardass on top). No Harley V twin wannabe sound, It sounded more like a Porsche on two wheels. And it would pull, oh how it would pull. One of the best engines Honda ever made.

@RogerDiotte Ай бұрын

@@PaulLemars01 Reaaaaaallly...man that sounds so GOOD! Nice description! Yea as I grew older (near 60 lol but still full piss and vinegar) I kind of see new lines in bikes and albeit I recall I said...hmm what's that bike all about and NOW I'm really yearning for that era and this is such a great idea they did in that era! Regarding the era lol I am riding an 84 Shadow lol...and tweaked it up nicely and heading from Canada down into New York State shortly so I'm confident I'll cruise no probs but the main thing is even though it's a Shadow it's the era that I'm rooting for!

@jeramiemaddox1974 3 жыл бұрын

Love how Jay is still somewhat a normal person. Shows he watches youtube a lot lol. Ole srk cycles are going to get a few more subscribers 😁😁

@garrettallman3832 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah thats a huge shoutout. He must be proud haha

@RogerDiotte Ай бұрын

But that's okay and shouldn't be a secret about that shout out they are a good group to watch and there's several several more these days also and even private people! But JAY will always be someone unique to have with us....yes I can't imagine not having him....he's so into his stuff and gets to play and bring it to us and we get a history lesson and man....what a channel....there's ZERO TV I need but this kind!

@Oliverdobbins 3 жыл бұрын

I just love this channel. These Pandemic Edition videos particularly. Mr Leno sir, may you always remain under-stressed in this application.

@badassat69 Жыл бұрын

Listening to you I understand that riding this bike is a unique experience but I want to assure you that watching this video is also a unique experience because total empathy takes over very soon based on your superb qualities of communicator, and the curves and shining of the chrome does the rest. Thank you, Jay. So glad you are healing well from the recent car fire accident.

@the_cheese 3 жыл бұрын

I love when Jay talks about vehicles in his collection that he got when they were new... And has had them for a decade or more. Thanks for the fun video, Garage Team!

@autoavids Жыл бұрын

I came across one of these recently. In the minute I was admiring it someone else walked in and bought it flat out. I had no idea how special they are. Absolutely beautiful 👌

@bertdavis9320 3 жыл бұрын

I love the rune. I saw one in person once. A truly beautiful work of art.

@robertanthonycummings008 3 жыл бұрын

One of the coolest channels on YT, without a doubt! Hey Jay, you cool too!

@encellon 3 жыл бұрын

My first motorscycle came home from the dealer (Bernardi Honda) in the trunk of my Mom's Chrysler Newport boat -- a '68 Honda CL90 Scrambler. I was 14 at the time, and a few years before people began using the expression 'dirt bike,' I bought it with lawn-mowing money planning to ride off-road ...as it turned out, two summers pushing across rough terrain and swamps -- and the thing never broke.

@patmclean1951 3 жыл бұрын

I first saw one of these in Toronto. It was at Snow City Cycle for collision repair. Even in its roughed up state it was still a sight to behold. Truly a stunning ride!!

@seaglider844 3 жыл бұрын

Always thought the Rune was pretty crazy alright....no surprise that Jay has one! 😜😁

@SAMusement 3 жыл бұрын

What a great guy, Jay, giving a shoutout to Srk cycles!

@redfishradical 3 жыл бұрын

I used to ride and had tons of friends who rode, but never knew anyone with one of these. I've always thought they're just beautiful works of art, really cool to see they ran as great as they looked. Kudos for putting the money into developing something like this. Thanks for sharing Jay!

@billmagorian490 3 жыл бұрын

Wow I had forgotten this Honda. What a beautiful bike. Way beyond anything I could safely ride but boy would I like to have one. Jay I'm jealous that you are able to ride all these amazing bikes. Thanks for showcasing the Rune. So cool!

@RoyMcLellan 3 жыл бұрын

I remember the TV ad for this bike of a guy sliding across a dry lake bed. This thing was epic.

@mrkmh1 3 жыл бұрын

That was the real Valkyrie not this POS

@RoyMcLellan 3 жыл бұрын

@@mrkmh1 it was? I must be getting old.

@RoyMcLellan 3 жыл бұрын

@@mrkmh1 just looked it up. Yep! You're dead right! Man, I am getting old.

@clayfarnet970 3 жыл бұрын

Jay, you didn’t do your classic pull away scream. It doesn’t feel complete. Thanks Jay.

@easternyellowjacket276 27 күн бұрын

Thanks for the ride, Jay. That was awesome. What a beautiful piece of functional engineering and art.

@iwhbyd2683 Жыл бұрын

Geez, this video just makes me smile. You can really translate the appreciation and joy Jay gets with this bike.

@seankorol 3 жыл бұрын

I'm doing motorcycle stuff in college so this was helpful, thank you Jay. I'm not much of a Honda guy but this makes me want to get on it and ride.

@Gr8Layks 3 жыл бұрын

Honda is Legend.

@kelliewashington04 Жыл бұрын

Hey Sean! We are selling one! Chicagoland area, one owner, and 2k miles.

@CraigConnors 3 жыл бұрын

It is such an integration of design with the flow of every piece.

@richo8475 Жыл бұрын

I have #528. Currently 99,000 miles on it. Still looks and runs like new.

@stratolestele7611 Жыл бұрын

Watching this bike go down the road looks like a back massage to me. The total opposite of how my lowered softail felt - which probably contributed to my current back issues.

@olivierpicard4750 3 жыл бұрын

Thank's Jay for this video, very interesting and well done. I am one of the (very few) French owner of a Honda NRX 1800 Rune 2004. I confirm that it is a fantastic bike, unique in design and manufacturing quality. I have just added some of the few accessories specifically built for this bike (mainly RIVCO) such as chromed caliper covers, "muscle car type" central wheel nut, etc. May be the only one weak point is weight, difficult to handle at very low speed. But as soon as you reach a normal speed the bike becomes very handy et is incredibly confortable. This bike was, is, and will remain unique in motorbike history. Best/Olivier/Paris Region

@caribman10 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I could buy it being "difficult to handlee at very low speed" since it weighs a THOUSAND POUNDS ready to ride.

@richo8475 Жыл бұрын

I helped arrange for a French rider to get a Rune from the Escanaba Michigan dealer in the US. The buyer had many tribulations in making the deal happen, but he did eventually land his Rune in France. He sent me a small token of his appreciation to a rune rally in Erwin Tennessee, where we had approximately 40 Runes.

@OMEGATECH 3 жыл бұрын

My absolute all-time favorite motorcycle❤

@georgiaguardian4696 Жыл бұрын

The Rune is absolutely stunning, both retro and modern!

@gimmigota1 3 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to listen to Mr. Leno talking about bikes or cars. This motorcycle is unique and beautiful. Hats off to Honda.

@criose 3 жыл бұрын

I got a 2007 Honda Shadow 750 and that bike runs like it's brand new. Love Honda.

@davidlundy5007 3 жыл бұрын

I was extremely sad when I found out that Honda quit building the Valkyrie. I remember listening to the bike on their headphones at the Honda shop. It sounded to me like a old Chevy pickup truck with a 327 V8 going down the road.

@twots22 3 жыл бұрын

Just found a 05 Goldwing with 6k mi. Maroon. Gonna buy it

@bryandahlberg1956 3 жыл бұрын

I had a Rune centerfold hanging on the wall in my room in the early 2000's! Love this.

@bravofoxable 3 жыл бұрын

Just love 6 cylinder bikes, had a KZ1300. This Rune is something else, truly magnificent!

@Mile-long-list 3 жыл бұрын

My friends dad has one .. straight pipes. My god talk about sound. Its absolutely wonderful almost like a big block v8 !!

@SirVic42 3 жыл бұрын

Love it when Jay has reviewed the spec sheet on his own vehicles before the video. He can rattle off stats on stuff like an MIT grad.

@clayfarnet970 3 жыл бұрын

Na, I think that’s just a few things off the top of his head. He can walk through his collection and rattle off how everything works in detail. And he’s as nice as he is knowledgeable. 👍👍👍

@henryevans7205 3 жыл бұрын

@@clayfarnet970 he is exactly the same in person-extremely warm

@SirVic42 3 жыл бұрын

@@clayfarnet970 No doubt he knows his stuff, but when he states that the fuel tank is 6.1 gallons or the exact brake calipers on front and back it's a little suspicious.

@a.brounz 3 жыл бұрын

He's reading some notes hes prepared, they don't show his face when he's going off the notes. You can tell when he's talking from off the top of his head. Some vehicles he doesn't need notes for, some he does.

@Chadman03elantra Жыл бұрын

Well he did get the place of manufacture wrong. It was built at Marysville Ohio motorcycle plant. (No longer in operation).

@dmhnc07 Жыл бұрын

I used to be a cyclist years and years ago starting in my teens and ending in my late 20's. Now I'm nearly 63 and I've been considering a bike. This is a bike that I wouldn't mind owning. Take care Jay, love your videos!

@1satisfiedmind 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best Rune video, and I've watched them all. Great job, Jay. Also, great plug for SRK, Sean has worked hard to make that channel, and shop.

@chesspiece81 3 жыл бұрын

I've heard one of those straight piped and they sound incredible.

@williambremner9022 3 жыл бұрын

Yea, that was my only disappointment with it: way too civilised an exhaust note. It needs to growl a bit. Cmon!

@whalesong999 3 жыл бұрын

Actually, from the standpoint of being a long time mechanic on several brands, Jay's Rune isn't sounding quite right to me. It has too much pulse in the exhaust note, I would expect more of a six cylinder hum or song but I don't hear that in this one. Perhaps it has been manifolded to be this way but it doesn't fit what I hear in other sixes and expect from this one.

@geepeerces 3 жыл бұрын

@@whalesong999 dual 3-into-1 running at a ridiculuosly low RPM most of the time...

@whalesong999 3 жыл бұрын

@@geepeerces I can get that but here's what I'm relating to in the present day: There's currently a fella in my neighborhood who's riding a Honda Gold Wing six with a relatively mild sounding aftermarket exhaust, 3 into one. It has no discernible singular exhaust pulse, he rides it by almost every day (yes, in cold weather too). You may be correct, just a particular trait of how the mic was picking up Jay's. I thought it worth a mention, my ears have been very trustworthy over the years...;-)

@geepeerces 3 жыл бұрын

@@whalesong999 note the shape of the two pipes, each one kinda megaphones the sound out to one side, and there's quite a lot between them, so you're likely only hearing the one thats on your side. every 'wing I've seen, both pipes aim backwards so the sound will be more acoustically merged. anyways, note he hardly had to raise his voice when talking while riding, and the bike volume is very subduded. as a former BMW rider (R1100RS for 90K miles), I approve of that.

@gummball 3 жыл бұрын

These are generally unloved by many cruiser riders, and I've only owned one cruiser, but this bike's just about at the top of the tree for me. I don't really get the hate. So what if it's a bit different, it's a quality motorcycle

@John1911 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. It’s the making of a collectible and turns out I was right.

@LosAngelesUSA1 3 жыл бұрын

nice vid. finally Jay has the cameraman on the spot, normal light , b -rolls , editing, sound and so on. the bike is stunning!

@denisewildfortune4058 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the ride-along, Jay! Love this bike!

@TheEchovoices 3 жыл бұрын

Really miss you on the Tonight Show,never been the same without you.

@YZ250W1 3 жыл бұрын

Wish I could ride. Mine is in the living room until spring. Thanks!

@Berniesf 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jay... when I was so close to have the money to finally buy a Rune (after 10 years saving money), then you publish the video and everyone goes crazy buying one and prices skyrocketed...

@mdub1955 3 жыл бұрын

My daughter-in-law's father owned a Rune that he bought new. I am a longtime HD owner and have ridden +250,000 mile across North America. When he offered the Rune for a ride, I gave him the nod, got onboard, fired it up and was impressed by the feel. It is a beast... no doubt about it. However, it is butter smooth, and downright comfortable. On the road, it has a deep well of raw power... very smooth. All said and done, I prefer HD... I have for many years and miles, but I will always remember the Rune with a smile.

@falconwing1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this! I've had my Rune for 10 years....

@nemuellim8098 3 жыл бұрын

So there's actually one that has been on sale at the motorcycle dealership near me for 24k.. been on there for 2 years... Now i know why they wont budge on the price.

@Dave-sw2dm 3 жыл бұрын

Most went in the teens as leftover bikes.

@MadKingJorge 3 жыл бұрын

@@Dave-sw2dm Getting to be collectable now. Hugely impractical. 9 were imported to Australia and 3 are currently on sale.

@Badkitty24 3 жыл бұрын

i just looked on craigslist\offer up in my area, nothing. There are a few on Ebay, 16k -24k.

@brucekastel707 3 жыл бұрын

Too funny that you mentioned the Buick 225. I live in Little Rock and when this bike was first introduced at my Honda Dealer a Honda executive from California accompanied the bike for its "reveal". He was quite proud of the bike and since I had ridden my 79 CBX there to get an oil filter he naturally made a comparison between the the six cylinder bikes old-vs-new. When he asked what I thought of the Rune I told him I thought it was very beautifully done but reminded me of a 56 Buick fitted with handlebars. He was crestfallen.

@scootosan 3 жыл бұрын

That engine Purrs. A rare machine and it is immaculate.

@muf722 3 жыл бұрын

523 odometer miles in 17 years! 30 odd miles a year. Considering the number of vehicles Jay owns, that's a lot.

@willythewave 3 жыл бұрын

I watch Bikes and Beards/ SRK Cycles too. Those guys are always so fair and honest with everyone. Love`em.

@lorentzinvariant7348 3 жыл бұрын

After watching this, for some reason, I’d like to see Jay on one of the new BMW R18’s.

@rubensahak9178 3 жыл бұрын

yes

@ianstradian 3 жыл бұрын

I live in small town Alabama and I know two people who own these bikes. The fact that there were only a few thousand in the south east is amazing. I did not know these bikes were so rare.

@kevinbarry71 3 жыл бұрын

Built on a wonderful base. Tom Cruise had one? I wonder how many inches they had to lower it so he could fit

@andysp8845 3 жыл бұрын

Kevin Barry you mean Jack Reacher?!😂

@bobbymoore9224 3 жыл бұрын

Does he jump on it like he does couches?

@jimarcher5255 3 жыл бұрын

@@andysp8845 Jack Reacher is 6’4”. No problem.

@jeffjohnson6224 3 жыл бұрын

correction. Bike was built in Marysville OHIO, not Indiana.

@revolutionday1 3 жыл бұрын

I think he confused it for Merrilville.

@Uncle-Bull 3 жыл бұрын

So, if it’s okay for you to correct Jay, is it okay for me to correct your awful grammar?

@NSH_2814 3 жыл бұрын

@@Uncle-Bull Jay is not a god, you know. People make mistakes all the time and that's okay

@JustLikeParadise 2 жыл бұрын

I never even knew about this bike and it has already grown on me. Thanks, Jay.

@fredboat Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the show, Nice ride.

@milesgreen9705 3 жыл бұрын

Front headlight... inspiration: Munch's Scream!!

@kellyjackson7889 3 жыл бұрын

Things that make you go AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!

@DoctorZisIN 3 жыл бұрын

Makes me think of an upside-down urinal...

@kellyjackson7889 3 жыл бұрын

@@DoctorZisIN Do you think it was wise to change your headlight to a fog lamp? Umm what?

@martinmartin5904 3 жыл бұрын

same thing for the MT-01

@kennethbredow3098 3 жыл бұрын

The Cone head style headlight sets the bike off.

@aviation3530 3 жыл бұрын

Was there a reference to the McLaren F1? I may have missed it? Nice bike.

@DJMotoVlogs 3 жыл бұрын

Operator sits in the middle just like the F1

@markbarber7839 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Ya, you have to admire Honda for making great original stuff

@Austinvalentine Жыл бұрын

I used to have an old Frankenbike with a gl1100. It was my daily driver in my early 20’s. Ever since then I had loved the Honda box engines. I have a 2014 Valkyrie 1800 now. It’s my favorite bike. I’d love to as a rune to my garage in the future! Way to go on being awesome to the max Mr Leno!

@philiplee7604 3 жыл бұрын

The headlight looks like the face of “ Alien “

@olsk0004 3 жыл бұрын

I saw one at a dealers show room years ago used. The bike is humongous in person.

@tuc23son 3 жыл бұрын

Great episode! Love your appreciation of well designed products.

@christianzinn7636 3 жыл бұрын

Never knew of this bike. WOW!!! You are right when you said it looks like an Arlen Ness bike. That was the first that came to mind with me. Thank You for sharing this!!!

@marcoluoma3770 3 жыл бұрын

Built in Marysville, OH. (In the mid-90's I had an office between the auto plant and the motorcycle plant.)

@bobsmom6220 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was going to say... Honda is in Marysville OHIO (not Indiana), slip of the tongue I'm sure.

@specialized29er86 Жыл бұрын

These bikes always reminds me of the Judge Dredd bikes.

@fenrislegacy Жыл бұрын

I am!...the law!...drop!...your weapons!...these blocks!...are under...arrest!

@paulkersey1989 3 жыл бұрын

When I turned 16 I went to the Honda dealer for some parts on my ‘76 XL250. I saw the Rune in the showroom, I wanted one so badly. I recently rebuilt a ‘97 Valkyrie, I love it, but the Rune is still on my list.

@limpunsing224 3 жыл бұрын

An ultimate expression of form & function Jay is really an adept reviewer of cars & bikes

@Rossi_83 3 жыл бұрын

That bike looks like it got our from an anime. The wizards from Japan know what are they doin.

@marcscordato4385 3 жыл бұрын

I love British bikes, Italian bikes and Harleys are so cool but when all is said and done Honda and Yamaha make the very best motorcycles.

@mahlok8210 3 жыл бұрын

Kawasaki

@An0niem4 3 жыл бұрын

@@mahlok8210 The big four (we only missed Suzuki) are comparable. They have a huge lineup with good and bad bikes. But for reliability and overall build quality, it really is between Honda and Yamaha.

@subjug8767 3 жыл бұрын

I almost bought one of these a year ago. A local used bike dealer had about a dozen of them at the same time. Checked again during the summer and they were all gone. I’ll regret that hesitation for a long time.

@JeepAndThings 3 жыл бұрын

Love it, at the time I had my Yellow 2001 Goldwing ABS#674. That was my daily driver 60-70 miles a day. My current bike is the 2014 Honda Valkyrie, the Rune's kid. I love this bike, but the Rune as you say is just out of this world!

@greatreset3 3 жыл бұрын

When Jay says 888 lbs, take a drink! You will be drunk by the end of this vid! 🛵

@ut1004bp 3 жыл бұрын

..lol..hicuup!

@NicksGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting machine. What is that little clacking sound during the ride?

@JayKayKay7 3 жыл бұрын

His dentures.

@JeremyBorkat 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like it's coming from the helmet.

@judgetk8327 3 жыл бұрын

I think it's those support rods on the front suspension. Being the old maybe the rubber bushing has got a little stiff.

@MicahTischler 3 жыл бұрын

Sounded like unclean shifts to me ... at least the clicks at the beginning of the ride section. EDIT: yeah, he's definitely not shifting cleanly.

@pittsburghchip4645 3 жыл бұрын

Shifts😳

@rcflyer40plus1 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful bike. What a great discussion too, really enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing this Jay

@FullmetalSP1 Жыл бұрын

Putting aside how nice it is to have a channel where a super rich car and bike collector shows off his stuff, it is incredibly difficult for me to believe that this man spent nearly his entire life as a performer and host of a television show. His thoughts are disordered, he rambles, he repeats himself. He presents these bikes like my grandpa - who wouldn’t know how to structure a presentation either.