2012 Honda Rune concept review

2012 Honda Rune concept

2012 Honda Rune concept is powered by a massive 1,832c liquid-cooled overhead-cam, horizontally-opposed six-cylinder engine that was actually built for the new GL1800 Gold Wing. Apparently, Honda engineers loved the powertrain so much they decided to put it on the Rune too. That’s a very good thing because as one of the more impressive hot rods to ever be built by Honda, it had to come with impressive performance credentials. The 2012 Honda Rune concept’s engine comes with six 32mm throttle bodies with 12-hole injectors, replacing the previously-used twin-body system and upgrading the fuel flow of the whole system for a freer flowing system. There are also new camshafts incorporated into the entire set-up while a revised 3-D fuel injection and ignition timing mapping, along with a new close-ratio gearbox, all help make the 2012 Honda Rune concept a true road warrior in every sense of the word. If there ever was any indication of the Rune’s capabilities, the bike actually outpaced the mighty Gold Wing on a drag strip by a 10th-of-a-second.

As far as this new suspension set-up is concerned, it uses twin pushrods to transfer suspension loads through a linkage system. These arms and links actuate what appear to be twin shocks flanking the steering head and headlight. But that’s only half the story. If you really dive in to the heart of it, you’ll notice that the right side of the linkage system contains only the main spring for the front suspension system, while the left shock handles damping duties and also contains a lighter weight sub- spring.

2012 Honda Rune concept

2012 Kawasaki ER-6n ABS - Specifications/Technical Details

• Model NRX1800
• Engine Type 1832cc liquid-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder
• Bore and Stroke 74mm x 71mm
• Compression Ratio 9.8:1
• Valve Train SOHC; two valves per cylinder
• Carburetion PGM-FI with automatic choke
• Ignition Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
• Transmission Five-speed
• Final Drive Shaft
• Suspension Front: Trailing bottom-link; 3.9 inches of travel Rear: Unit Pro-Link with single shock; 3.9 inches of travel
• Brakes Front: Dual full-floating 330mm discs with three-piston calipers Rear: Single 336mm disc with two-piston caliper
• Tires Front: 150/60R-18 radial Rear: 180/55R-17 radial
• Wheelbase 68.9 inches
• Seat Height 27.2 inches
• Dry Weight 794 pounds
• Fuel Capacity 6.1 gallons
• Colors Illusion Blue Double Clear Coat Black Candy Black Cherry

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