2004 Honda reviews

.I’ve owned 24 motorcycles in my life, and this Rune is the one I loved the most. For the past 10 years, it has given me a riding experience unlike anything else. The Honda Rune isn’t just a motorcycle — it’s emotion, presence, and pride every time you turn the key. This Rune is #49 of only 1500 ever produced, making it one of the earliest and most desirable examples. Magazine after magazine has voted it one of the most beautiful motorcycles ever built, and you feel that every time you walk up to it. How It Feels to Ride The moment you sit on the Rune, you feel its uniqueness. The 6-cylinder engine is incredibly smooth — no vibration, just a steady, powerful flow. Twist the throttle and the bike moves with effortless strength. It’s calm, confident, and surprisingly easy to control. I’m 5’7”, and my feet sit flat on the ground. The balance is excellent, and I’m 100% comfortable handling the weight. On long rides, especially the many trips I took from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, the Rune feels like it’s gliding. You always have extra power and always feel safe and stable. What I Love Most The presence — people don’t just look at this bike; they stare. The smoothness — the 6-cylinder engine feels alive and refined. The reliability — it starts instantly, even after sitting. The uniqueness — nothing else on the road looks or feels like a Rune. The confidence — stable, powerful, and comfortable in any situation. This motorcycle gives you a feeling that stays with you long after the ride ends. Condition Show less

Starts today like it did 20 years ago. Comfort is based off age and height. If youre buying a supersport for the comfort, youre doing it wrong. Home maintenance is easy for any weekend warriro. Only part that failed was the kill switch! Show less

Very happy with this bike very reliable and easy to maintain.I have owed many different motorcycle in my life this one is hard to beat.i have owed this one for 3 years and only put a battery in it plus oil change.for any one looking for something reliable I definitely recommend this platform.Honda is renowned for outstanding quality and durability let's face it it's a honda what else is there to say about it it live up to it's reputation Show less

When it runs, it runs good. Has nice torque getting off the line, and even can feel it kick in 5th and running 80mph. But the carbs have undersized jets which get clogged super easy also not to mention are hell to remove and put back in! You seriously have to rotate them ( barrel roll ) nearly 320°.. Also part of the frame is a hollow cavity that is literally passage from the air filter (which is stupidly positioned underneath the seat) to the intake. And I’ve encountered oil clogging which enturn caused the engine to sieze. Show less

I first started riding my fathers 2005 xr400r religiously when i was just a young whippersnapper (about 11 or 12 years of age) . I was a bit scared when i first learned to kick start it not being able to touch the ground. Coming off an xr100, the large increase in wheel size, engine size, compression, torque, horsepower, gearing, top speed, suspension travel, seat height and mad-dogness made this bike extremely exciting and scary. I only weighed about 40kg at the time and got the Xr up to eye watering speeds maxing out the 160 km/h speedo on long straight dirt roads. the XR's ability to cruise over rough terrain more efficiently then smaller kids bikes was addicting. In terms of reliability I have taken her from about 8,000 kms to over 14,000 and never once given up on kick starting the cantankerous bitch after a multi month sit in the shed. This is possibly the most reliable bike I have ever swung a leg over. Unreal simplicity and it just works. In terms of performance this bike will knock the socks off most other new or old trail bikes (they don't make em like they used too) I learned to wheelie on this torque machine, she is a low speed wheelie machine and will happily come up in first second and third, even fourth if you throw your weight around and encourage her to give you a thrill. This bike had been rejetted and was very thirsty for fuel and is probably in need of a long range tank as it only has about 60-160 km range. for comfort, the suspension does the job perfectly and the seat will give you a sore arse after about 20 mins of cruising if you dont stand . I think this has something to do with my big ass dad wearing the padding out of the seat however. I conclusion my experiences with the xr400 has been great as i knocked the socks off my mates shitbox bikes, I currently ride a ktm 350 exc-f and it is a great bike but you would be surprised how the Xr still compares to it in terms of performance and definitely requires less maintenance. She has only had a few oil changes and still goes well. Show less

This bike is very comfortable to ride on short or long trips becaus of the footrests and windshield protection. The maintenance have been kept up to date and most of the miles are long trip road miles. Show less

I have been riding this motorcycle for several years on short and long road trips. The foot rest that was added to this bike makes it so comfortable on long rides along with the front shield for bug and debris protection. The bike is great for cruising on back roads. Also have two gas tanks and it's not so loud as other motorcycles out there. Show less

This is my first bike im 6'2 190 pounds and this thing carrys me more than well, only compliant is a couple bolts snapped maybe from over torque but other than that solid machine. She starts first kick and have decent top speed for engine size Show less

If you own one, your lucky!! Don't get rid of it. I have a 2004 R model with 95,000 miles on her. Noisy as hell warming up but she runs like glass after. Driveshaft makes for very little bike vibration I generally drive five to ten mph over the speed limit. Once I had to pass a line of cars on hwy 95 in Nevada and after getting by them I looked at the speedometer and I was at 120. Took two seconds to attain it. Very smooth amazing bike. Show less

I just got an 04 xr250r and I love this bike. I live in the foothills of Cody,WY. We have a lot of terrain right outside our back door. I’ve always wanted a dirt bike since I was a kid. At 45 I now have one and I’m loving it. My son is on a CR80r, which just flies. I’m learning, reading, and watching content like crazy. For a guy my age, beat up contractor, it’s been a great bike so far. There are time I have to stand, but for the most part I’m centered on the sandal, feet on pegs on the balls of my foot. The bike was temperamental to start initially, but I was dumb. I read up on the decomp, as well as too dead center, jetted the carb, and did a round of overall maintenance…now it’s a hard kick and I’m gone. I’d say if you’re a dude my age and you find one of these bikes, buy it. I might be a lame, but I’m working on it and having a great time. What else matters? Show less