Honda Vtx1800 vs Honda Rune 1800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Vtx1800 vs Honda Rune 1800. Honda Vtx1800: 106 hp @ 5,000 rpm hp, 318 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Honda Rune 1800: 118 hp @ 5,500 rpm hp, 380 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated, note: electronically limited and not independently verified at higher speeds), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Vtx1800
Honda Rune 1800
Horsepower (hp)
106 hp
118 hp
Torque (Nm)
167 Nm
167 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
318 kg
380 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
106 hp @ 5,000 rpm
118 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
167 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
167 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
185 km/h (estimated, note: electronically limited and not independently verified at higher speeds)
Weight
318 kg (wet/curb weight)
380 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–8.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
8.5 L/100km (approx. 11.8 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Vtx1800
8.2/10
"The cruiser for riders who prioritize reliability over brand loyalty."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Massive torque, surprisingly smooth
+Shaft drive, zero chain hassle
Cons
−Heavy, slow-speed handling suffers
−Carbureted versions need attention
−Styling divides opinion sharply
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
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