wow a batmobile bike-

[Quiff Wichard]

Well was an ace day today .. like spring - so I got the bike out and was out for two- thre hours - wonderful

Ventured as far as 2 miles from my home to DK motorcycles in Newcastle- claims to be biggest dealers in the UK..then up the cat n fiddle..!! ace !!!

and saw THIS ont he car park..of DK bikes

WOW- but moreover- what is it????.. has the presence of a Triumph Rocket.!!

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/sigourneysbeaver/motorbikehonda006.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/sigourneysbeaver/motorbikehonda005.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/sigourneysbeaver/motorbikehonda004.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/sigourneysbeaver/motorbikehonda003.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/sigourneysbeaver/motorbikehonda002.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/sigourneysbeaver/motorbikehonda001.jpg


few more to follow>>>>

[kwak zzr]

is called dk motorcycles now but it was called dk imports was'nt it? they still deal with imports in abig way so its prob something like that. defo different :wink:

[Quiff Wichard]

look at htis- there is a screen (digital display) onthe bars..and one sunk into a depression on the tank- (like a toyota yaris),,, very sci fi


http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/sigourneysbeaver/motorbikehonda007.jpg


what an ace ar$e end
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/sigourneysbeaver/motorbikehonda011.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/sigourneysbeaver/motorbikehonda010.jpg


look at that grill / rad...
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/sigourneysbeaver/motorbikehonda008.jpg


and closer--- it tuly was awesome.... but then I am easily impressed...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/sigourneysbeaver/motorbikehonda009.jpg


look forward to sid squid or rictus or jelster or that bald foreign bloke in Marbella tellinme what it is..

[Quiff Wichard]

is called dk motorcycles now but it was called dk imports was'nt it? they still deal with imports in abig way so its prob something like that. defo different :wink:


still deals with imports mainly !!.. its only up road from me-- great burger van there too..!!



I know the make !! it son it- very small but it is on it..- u can see it in the pics..


everyone was gogglin it--

I noted it had a DK plate on - so maybe they park it there for attention !!

[fizzwheel]

I think it might be a Honda Rune, I remember reading about it in a bike mag a while ago. I thnk its an American Market bike ?

I might be talking complete cobblers though

[The Basket]

It's got a Honda badge...and a flat 6 engine.

A Pimped Valkyrie maybe?

[Quiff Wichard]

I think it might be a Honda Rune, I remember reading about it in a bike mag a while ago. I thnk its an American Market bike ?

I might be talking complete cobblers though

no fizz u r rigt - it IS a HONDA- i t its there on the full side shot- on th low shiny thing that I dont know what itscalled... some part of the engine..

mind u its all shiny

[fizzwheel]

I'm sure thats what it is. I just did a google for it and found this

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/roadtests/runetest/

[mattSV]

Yep - you're right Fizz - deffo a Honda Rune

[Quiff Wichard]

it looked very very heavy


heavier than my lass !!!


it must b for american cruisin like u say fizz..
real head turner though


wonder if it has a reverse gear!!



Great link fizz....
I quickly scanned that- will read it all when Kim comes in from work and has flamin eastenders on !!

[GC-SV]

The radiator reminds me of a sharks jaw bone shroud in metal, painted and chrome strips applied.

Looks not too bad all the same.

[falc]

I spy a lovely SRAD gsxr 600 in yellow behind it :lol:

[Supervox]

. . . but moreover- what is it????..

The phrase "A monstrosity" comes to mind !!

Jesus, that is one ugly piece of machinery - I'd rather ride something (anything come to that) out of the American Chopper workshop !!

. . . real head turner though

I think you must be getting your words mixed up - I'm sure you MEANT to say "a real stomach turner though" !!

[mac]

I know these things are all personal taste



But that is Fugly

[chazzyb]

Yep, a Honda Rune. Quite a lightweight really - only 811 lbs dry. Actually, I think it looks sooo much slicker than an R3. But I wouldn't want either. But if I had too I'd need to test drive each for a summer. Hmm, maybe not.

[Quiff Wichard]

saying it was a head turner was a satement of fact - not my personal opinion !


there were crowds around it- and they were turning their heads- when they walked away they jus thad to have one last look..!


me !??. as a bike NO its notmy hting- but you cant knock it for its artistry anddesign..it is so flowing ..... maybe you need to see one in person to appreciate it- I would have on ein a glass case in my lounge as a work of art.!

[Jelster]

Yep, defo a Rune...

It may be ugly, and I'm not into cruisers, but it's very different, and very, very cool 8)


More info here (http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.motorcycledaily.com/061203top.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.motorcycledaily.com/12june03honda2004runepreview.htm&h=389&w=585&sz=56&tbnid=qgMB_E-2H3X4PM:&tbnh=87&tbnw=132&hl=en&start=5&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dhonda%2Brune%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%2 6lr%3D%26sa%3DG)

.

[Peter Henry]

Very different indeed. As Quiff states bound to turn heads due to it's rarity and unique look. I don't think I would ever want one but would love to have a little go nonetheless.

Makes my bike look like it's been under nourished! :P

[Quiff Wichard]

Very different indeed. As Quiff states bound to turn heads due to it's rarity and unique look. I don't think I would ever want one but would love to have a little go nonetheless.
Makes my bike look like it's been under nourished! :P



I think that about my mates girlfriend.!!! :wink:

[Akula]

Gorgeous bike, id have one.

[Quiff Wichard]

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE !

IS THERE ANY?

IS IT A COPY OF THE ROCKET?


the educated engineering types will tell me no cos its a 6cylinder big cam, shaft drive chain linked , double turbo, in line four v twin double mounted turboinjected thingy wotsit and the rocket isnt...!

but do they look the same or not?

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/sigourneysbeaver/373aaf6b.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/sigourneysbeaver/motorbikehonda006.jpg

[Richie]

Sorry Html isn't one of my strong points.

Richie, had to dump that HTML, it was messing up the format of the board. Sorry. Can you not just put a link ?

. Link (http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/roadtests/runetest/)

:oops: Sorry...

[Jelster]

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE !

IS THERE ANY?

IS IT A COPY OF THE ROCKET?

Well, let's get things into perspective, the Rune was on the market before that big badd ass boy from Hinkley... So, who copied who ? You figure......

.

[Viney]

I think it might be a Honda Rune, I remember reading about it in a bike mag a while ago. I thnk its an American Market bike ?

I might be talking complete cobblers though

You are 100% correct MR Fizz. Mr Cluney of george fame, brout 21 of them. One for himself and 1 for each of his 20 mates. At £23k each, they aint cheap, but rare as hens teeth in the UK :D

[Quiff Wichard]

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE !

IS THERE ANY?

IS IT A COPY OF THE ROCKET?

Well, let's get things into perspective, the Rune was on the market before that big badd ass boy from Hinkley... So, who copied who ? You figure......

.

aha Steve- I knew an anorak would be along shortly !!

[MitchC]

Hey,

It is a Honda Rune. Do you UK fellows not have as much of those bikes over there? In Canada I'd say they are as common as sportbikes.

Mitch

[wyrdness]

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE !

IS THERE ANY?

IS IT A COPY OF THE ROCKET?

Only in the same way that a ZX10R is a copy of a Fireblade.

[Akula]

I love the retro, art deco look of the Rune, sexy as feck imho.....