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Correct. You can buy Runes on Ebay all day long from $11,000 to $17,000 range in most cases. It is NOT a collector's item and looses value just as any other bike out there (unless you're a die-hard Rune lover). The one Phantom mentioned for sale on ebay for over $34,000 did not sell. There is a big difference between asking price and selling price.Originally Posted by Limoles
That's not to say that Rune is not a capable motorcycle. My friend has one and I rode it many times. It is fun to ride. I never bought one as I am simply not comfortable on it. It has no leg room. You are forced into a single position on it and your legs are straight down, like on a standard bike, but with no space, so you end up with your knees in your elbows kind of position. And forward pegs splay your legs way too wide due to engine being there. My friend has five bikes and he rarely rides a Rune, too. But he is a die hard Honda fan and will always own a Rune as a symbol of what Honda can do. It is a very well made bike with factory parts made just for it, not shared with other bikes in Honda line.
I was very excited at first when I found out that Honda is bringing back the Valkyrie. In my mind the Rune is not a true Valkyrie replacement. The original Valkyrie was a very usable bike, comfortable, fast, good handling and unique. Rune was even more unique when it came out but too many compromises design wise to be really useful. It is the first bike I saw coming from Honda where looks came before function (Fury was the second one). Original Valkyrie had beautiful saddlebags and windshield. Rune? Difficult to make it look good with those items as well to find them, therefore hard to tour on it. Now, some guys have done it and ride Rune everywhere, but why? There are many other bikes that can be made into touring bikes and perform better than Rune.
Then I saw the new Valkyrie. Not a fan. I think it's a bike in search of it's own identity. What is it? I don't think Honda people know exactly either. If it's a cruiser, then there is entirely way too much plastic everywhere, big radiators on the sides, and the overall design really does not fit the cruiser mold very well. A sport tourer? Maybe, good liquid cooled engine for touring, but no wind protection or luggage. If you add those, than why not just buy F6B or GW instead?
I think new Valkyrie is mostly a standard type motorcycle. But they don't sell well. And it truly has a face only a mother could love. It reminds me of Suzuki B-King the most from the front, which has to be one of the ugliest bikes Suzuki has ever designed, hence almost no sales. I am glad that Honda had the balls to make a bike that definitely does not copy Harley but marches to it's own beat. It's too bad not many will sell as it is a very capable motocycle.
So, I don't see a current Valkyrie lasting very long at all. It will be sold at heavy discount. If you like one you'll be happy owning it, it should be very reliable and fun to ride. Just make sure you get a great deal on one as it will depreciate a lot. In my opinion there are better ways to spend the similar amount of money. Personally I tried the new Indian Scout last year. Unlike Valkyrie this bike is beautiful, it should be fast and it is well priced. Valkyrie in it's current form will be squeezed out by the competition.
Great assumptions and I'd share your comments . Provided link to new Valkyrie presenting the only price , but still doesn't boost my interest . Its analysis were discussed already in our previous discussions .
I beg to differ .....
The last few Runes sold on E-Bay since November 2014 were sold between $16,500 - $18,500
I personally sold one for $17,250
The Runes were built in 2003 and 2004 ..... Honda unloaded their warehouse in 2008 and a "0" mile Rune in the crate could be purchased for $16,000
Today USED Runes are somewhat holding their value, the last time that I purchased a Rune for $11,000 was in 2010 when the economy was still in the tank and owners were trying to get out of loans taken out in 2008.
The NEW 2014 Valkyrie is not in the same class as a Rune in my opinion.
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I concur.
The NEW 2014 Valkyrie is not in the same class as a Rune in my opinion.
The price of a used Rune will vary depending on several factors such as time of year, state, and level of need of the current owner. But they are certainly not appreciating in value since sold new. There exists a very limited market for Rune, only a real Honda enthusiast will want one, but only at a great deal.
Beside all , do not forget RUNE was presented and sold as a LIMITED EDITION . So far , many were crashed , some got stolen and few will be neglected . Remaining one ( especially in future ) will create bigger interest , growing demand and it place them in category of WANTED . That's , what happened in auto-moto market in history already.
None of the dealers around here have sold one. I do see discounts in the future. I took a few rides last summer on the Valk and liked the bike quite a bit except for the lack of windshield. As far as the Rune, that is one nice looking ride. The dealer I bought my F6B from has one on his floor for $34000.00. Been there since new.
2013 F6B in black of course
I agree. That Rune is some kinda special. Especially with a few custom touches.I beg to differ .....
The last few Runes sold on E-Bay since November 2014 were sold between $16,500 - $18,500
I personally sold one for $17,250
The Runes were built in 2003 and 2004 ..... Honda unloaded their warehouse in 2008 and a "0" mile Rune in the crate could be purchased for $16,000
Today USED Runes are somewhat holding their value, the last time that I purchased a Rune for $11,000 was in 2010 when the economy was still in the tank and owners were trying to get out of loans taken out in 2008.
The NEW 2014 Valkyrie is not in the same class as a Rune in my opinion.
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