Bike of the Month: 2004 Honda NRX 1800 Valkyrie Rune

First shown at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2003, but with a heritage stretching back to the 'Zodia' and 'T2' concepts of the late 1990s, the Honda Valkyrie Rune combines a big slab of retro with a presence like nothing else on two wheels. Stylistically extreme and visually stunning, this model revolutionised the cruiser genre, but is rarely seen, and remains largely unknown today. In the market of mass produced Japanese motorcycles, few models have strayed from the visually conservative design dictated by the sales charts. For this reason alone, Honda's NXR 1800 Valkyrie Rune is a rare beast indeed. A definite mould-breaker, it's arguably a forerunner of today's Triumph Rocket III and the V8-engined custom bikes that have a similar on-road presence. Made in very small numbers from the outset, its rarity makes this breathtaking bike all the more collectable today.
 

Low and long 'hot rod' styling gives the bike a powerful presence, and the powerful 1,832cc 'Flat Six' engine delivers an unmatched spread of silky smooth torque. The huge sculpted mufflers emit a deep bass note and juxtapose nicely with the bold, sophisticated front suspension. Every detail of this monster bike expresses its high quality and emotional appeal. Its bold styling comes from its leading link front suspension, wrap-around rear guard with LED tail lights, thrown- forward headlight and lavish amounts of chrome, all pieced together with Honda's flawless engineering and build quality. The high output 1800cc 6-cylinder engine is a gem. With the recent influx of custom Harleys onto the market, the Rune is a genuine option for the custom motorcycle buyer. For further details about this rare bike, give the team at Brisbane Motorcycles a call on (07) 3357 4333. If you live in the Brisbane area, get on over and feast your eyes on this machine - it's definitely worth a look!!

Key facts:

- 2004 Honda NRX 1800 Valkyrie Rune

- There are only 10 of these bikes in Australia, so you will have a truly collectible bike

- A unique retro body on a true cruiser

- Fuel injected 6-cylinder 1800cc

- One owner

- Price: $48,990