Motorcycle.com

pplassm · 02-03-2004, 01:53 AM

Could it be that no MOFOers had the bad taste to actually buy one? Or the economic bad judgement?

If a Rune falls off it's sidestand in the middle of a forest, is it still ugly?

LOL!

SuperSquid · 02-03-2004, 02:30 AM

for the International Motorcycle show. I have a feeling that not as many people would drop 26K on a Rune as would on a Harley or some Eye-talian exotica.

jhinton · 02-03-2004, 02:37 AM

The two honda dealers in my area said they had their Runes sold before the bikes ever reached the showroom. They had some sort of deal that they had to stay on display for 3 months or so, but after that they disappeared.

Winger4Life · 02-03-2004, 03:17 AM

Why not? Rather than some cookie cutter bike with a couple of different chrome pieces, you get a unique bike that you dont see driving down the road everyday.

seruzawa · 02-03-2004, 03:21 AM

There was one at Honda-Suzuki of Salt Lake last month. It disappeared last week.

The salesguy wasn't very happy when I stood there pointing at it while laughing uproariously. I couldn't help it. It's about the silliest looking thing this side of a BMW1200C.

The salesguy did say it got "mixed reactions".

I'd rather put 26K on a Mini-Cooper.

gbrummett · 02-03-2004, 03:23 AM

The Honda dealer in our area "Mesa Arizona" has two sitting in the showroom for some time now.

joshuabailey · 02-03-2004, 03:59 AM

I used to work for Honda Canada head office and I still have some dealer friends and they wish they could get more Runes. Price is not an issue they say. As with 99% of motorcyclists that I know, Rune buyers want something no body else does and they want to be noticed.

If there was an unlimited supply they would run into trouble but demand still seems to be outstripping supply. Most dealers still are getting over MSRP in many cases and there are wait lists.

longride · 02-03-2004, 04:11 AM

I can buy a Rune at my local Honda dealer 2 blocks from my house. Been sitting there for 3 months and he's discounting. Give me the name of someone on a wait list and he can buy this one right now.

maladg · 02-03-2004, 04:22 AM

I've seen several on the road in N and NW GA. Even saw one in a smaller town. Pretty small sample size, but at least a few have been seen.

As for looks, depends on the eye of the beholder. I see a custom built for Buzz Lightyear by the well know custom builder, Captain Nemo. Others like it.

Memo to some: that you don't like it means the following - zip, zero, nada.

Same goes for me.

TatdNPrcd · 02-03-2004, 04:25 AM

My Honda dealer, Maxey's Cycles had the first two sold at MSRP so he got a third one from a smaller dealer as his floor model. That one has been on the floor for a few months now but he won't be in any hurry to sell it. It brings people into the showroom. It really is an amazing motorcycle.

02-03-2004, 01:53 AM	#1
pplassm Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,875	Lots of silence out there. Could it be that no MOFOers had the bad taste to actually buy one? Or the economic bad judgement? If a Rune falls off it's sidestand in the middle of a forest, is it still ugly? LOL! __________________ Mongo just pawn in game of life.

02-03-2004, 02:30 AM	#2
SuperSquid Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 36	MFI in Woodbridge, VA was selling two of them for around 23K when I was in DC for the International Motorcycle show. I have a feeling that not as many people would drop 26K on a Rune as would on a Harley or some Eye-talian exotica.

02-03-2004, 02:37 AM	#3
jhinton Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 24	Rune Sales The two honda dealers in my area said they had their Runes sold before the bikes ever reached the showroom. They had some sort of deal that they had to stay on display for 3 months or so, but after that they disappeared.

02-03-2004, 03:17 AM	#4
Winger4Life Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 118	Re: MFI in Woodbridge, VA was selling two of them for around 23K when I was in DC Why not? Rather than some cookie cutter bike with a couple of different chrome pieces, you get a unique bike that you dont see driving down the road everyday.

02-03-2004, 03:21 AM	#5
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Re: Rune Sales There was one at Honda-Suzuki of Salt Lake last month. It disappeared last week. The salesguy wasn't very happy when I stood there pointing at it while laughing uproariously. I couldn't help it. It's about the silliest looking thing this side of a BMW1200C. The salesguy did say it got "mixed reactions". I'd rather put 26K on a Mini-Cooper. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

Sponsored Links	Remove Advertisements
Motorcycle Forum Advertisement

02-03-2004, 03:23 AM	#6
gbrummett Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 512	Two sitting in the showroom The Honda dealer in our area "Mesa Arizona" has two sitting in the showroom for some time now.

02-03-2004, 03:59 AM	#7
joshuabailey Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2	Re: Rune Sales I used to work for Honda Canada head office and I still have some dealer friends and they wish they could get more Runes. Price is not an issue they say. As with 99% of motorcyclists that I know, Rune buyers want something no body else does and they want to be noticed. If there was an unlimited supply they would run into trouble but demand still seems to be outstripping supply. Most dealers still are getting over MSRP in many cases and there are wait lists.

02-03-2004, 04:11 AM	#8
longride Super Duper Mod Man Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere they let me Posts: 10,484	No wait lists here I can buy a Rune at my local Honda dealer 2 blocks from my house. Been sitting there for 3 months and he's discounting. Give me the name of someone on a wait list and he can buy this one right now. __________________ I'm a knucklehead

02-03-2004, 04:22 AM	#9
maladg Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rock throwing distance from Home Despot HQ Posts: 1,141	Re: Rune Sales I've seen several on the road in N and NW GA. Even saw one in a smaller town. Pretty small sample size, but at least a few have been seen. As for looks, depends on the eye of the beholder. I see a custom built for Buzz Lightyear by the well know custom builder, Captain Nemo. Others like it. Memo to some: that you don't like it means the following - zip, zero, nada. Same goes for me.

02-03-2004, 04:25 AM	#10
TatdNPrcd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 416	Re: Rune Sales My Honda dealer, Maxey's Cycles had the first two sold at MSRP so he got a third one from a smaller dealer as his floor model. That one has been on the floor for a few months now but he won't be in any hurry to sell it. It brings people into the showroom. It really is an amazing motorcycle. __________________ Cages are for Hamsters! http://www.ridetowork.org http://www.ironbutt.com