Honda Rune 1800 vs Honda Valkyrie 1800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Rune 1800
Honda Valkyrie 1800
Horsepower (hp)
118 hp
118 hp
Torque (Nm)
167 Nm
167 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
380 kg
380 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
118 hp @ 5,500 rpm
118 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated, based on GL1800 platform; Honda quoted no official figure)
Torque
167 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
167 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated, note: electronically limited and not independently verified at higher speeds)
185 km/h (estimated; Honda did not publish an official figure)
Weight
380 kg (wet/curb weight)
380 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
8.5 L/100km (approx. 11.8 km/L, real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Rune 1800
7.5/10
"An extraordinary machine for patient, capable riders who plan obsessively."
Pros
+Jaw-dropping, genuinely unique styling
+Buttery smooth flat-six engine
+Rock-solid highway stability
Cons
−850-pound parking lot terror
−Parts nearly impossible to find
−Chrome maintenance is relentless
Honda Valkyrie 1800
8.5/10
"The most characterful cruiser Honda ever built, full stop."
Pros
+Indestructible flat-six engine
+Exceptional highway stability
+Incredible torque delivery
Cons
−Seriously heavy low-speed handling
−Carburetor issues after storage
−Parts availability can frustrate