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Honda Rune

Jim McLain rides with Metric Thunder.

Truly a one-of-a-kind bike, the Honda Rune is is like no other ride on the road. Jim is a real motorcycle enthusiast. He rides, builds and owns several bikes.

Honda Rune

For those of you who aren’t too familiar with this bike, here are the specs:

Engine:

  • Engine Type: 1832cc liquid-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder
  • Bore and Stroke: 74.0mm x 71.0mm
  • Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
  • Valve Train: SOHC; two valves per cylinder
  • Carburetion: PGM-FI with automatic choke
  • Ignition: Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
  • Drive Train:

  • Transmission: Five-speed
  • Final Drive: Shaft

    Suspension:

  • Front Suspension: Trailing bottom link; 3.9-inch travel
  • Rear Suspension: Unit Pro-Link with single shock; 3.9-inch travel
  • Honda Valkyrie Rune Brakes:
  • Front Brakes: Dual full-floating 330mm discs with three-piston caliper
  • Rear Brake: Single 336mm disc with two-piston caliper
  • Front Tire: 150/60R-18 radial
  • Rear Tire: 180/55R-17 radial
  • Dimensions:
  • Rake: 0 degrees
  • Trail: NA
  • Wheelbase: 68.9 inches
  • Seat Height: 27.2 inches
  • Dry Weight: 794 pounds
  • Fuel Capacity: 6.1 gallons
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