Home accents are decorative items that are used to enhance the aesthetics and ambience of a home. They are usually smaller in size but have a significant impact on the overall look and feel of a room. Home accents can be placed in different areas of the house such as the living room, bedroom, kitchen, or even the bathroom. One popular home accent is a decorative throw pillow. Throw pillows come in various shapes, sizes, colors, and patterns, allowing homeowners to add a pop of color and texture to their sofas, chairs, or beds. They can easily be switched out or layered to create a new look or match the changing seasons.
At its debut, many motorcyclists reckoned the bike, which was designed by Honda’s American division and manufactured in Ohio, had been built to compete with Harley-Davidson’s CVO series. It followed a series of concept bikes Honda displayed on the show circuit, displaying inspiration from the American custom bike scene (Read The Bear’s write-up here for some more info on that). Some of these machines were so wild that nobody figured Honda could ever mass-produce anything similar—but in 2003, the Rune hit dealerships.
Along with the added power, Honda went all-out on styling, including its first-ever seamless gas tank, and bold touches everywhere, from the exhaust to the fender to the headlight. At its debut, many motorcyclists reckoned the bike, which was designed by Honda s American division and manufactured in Ohio, had been built to compete with Harley-Davidson s CVO series.
They can easily be switched out or layered to create a new look or match the changing seasons. Another common home accent is wall art. Whether it's a painting, a photograph, or a unique piece of artwork, hanging it on the walls can instantly transform a blank space into a focal point.
Adventure Rider
The Honda Rune: Is it cartoonish, or a classic? The answer is… yes?
Honda is a pretty conservative motorcycle manufacturer these days, but 20 years ago, things were different. In the years running up to the 2008 global financial meltdown, the public was in love with cruiser-based custom motorcycles, and Honda saw an opportunity to appeal to the whims of that market while also showcasing their company’s technical capability. The result was the Rune, a bike that people are still impressed with, or repulsed by, almost 20 years later.
An unlikely origin
The Rune was a wild-looking bike, which is pretty funny when you realize it’s a cousin to the Gold Wing. It’s much more than a gussied-up tourer though, with a stretched-out wheelbase (68.9 inches, the longest Honda motorcycle ever) and weirdo trailing-link front end. But at its heart, the 1832cc six-cylinder engine was very similar to the one used in the Gold Wing. Even here, though, Honda’s hot rod builders managed to spice things up, installing more aggressive camshafts and re-tuning the fuel injection system for more snap. To slow down all that muscle, and the 888-lb wet weight, Honda added dual 330mm front brake discs and a single 336mm rear brake disc, the largest ever used on a Honda bike at that point.
Along with the added power, Honda went all-out on styling, including its first-ever seamless gas tank, and bold touches everywhere, from the exhaust to the fender to the headlight. The materials were all high-quality, not cheap, insta-rusting garbage plasti-metal.
Unlike any motorcycle Honda has made before or since. They sold like mad, but the wild-looking Rune was still a sales disaster in a weird way, as it cost Honda a lot of money. Photo: Mecum Auctions
The end result was a motorcycle unlike anything Honda had built before. In many ways, nobody had built anything like it before. They couldn’t build it because some parts were so radical that Honda had to invent new production process just to mass-produce them.
At its debut, many motorcyclists reckoned the bike, which was designed by Honda’s American division and manufactured in Ohio, had been built to compete with Harley-Davidson’s CVO series. It followed a series of concept bikes Honda displayed on the show circuit, displaying inspiration from the American custom bike scene (Read The Bear’s write-up here for some more info on that). Some of these machines were so wild that nobody figured Honda could ever mass-produce anything similar—but in 2003, the Rune hit dealerships.
A sales paradox
The Rune was priced around $27,000 US when it appeared. It was a lot of money in 2003—but Honda had little trouble generating interest. The marketing campaign was pretty wild, inspired by Frank Frazetta’s art. See below:
Honda wasn’t messing around with this advertisement. It’s one of very few moto adverts that I can remember 20 years after I first saw it in a magazine. Image: Honda
Contrast that to the current “friendly hipsters on Hondas” advertising for the CL500 scrambler, and it’s a big difference! But, really, both are just reflections of their times. In 2003, anti-social chopper builders with walrus mustaches and cartoonishly inflated biceps were the heroes of television, so a bit of dark fantasy art wasn’t likely to scare off potential buyers.
In fact, these days, when you mention the Rune, you often hear people say they’ve been looking for one for years, because they don’t come up for sale often. Honda didn’t make many of them, for good reason. Reportedly, each Rune cost about $100,000 to manufacture, so Honda lost almost $75,000 on each sale. No wonder demand often exceeded supply.
These luxo-barges were supposedly allotted on the basis of one per dealership. Photo: Mecum Auctions
So, in a weird way, despite an eager market, the Rune was a sales disaster, costing Honda a lot of money over its 2003-2005 production run. But as a marketing ploy? The fact that we’re still talking about it today shows Honda knew what it was doing. Whether or not you like the polarizing styling, there’s no question the Rune sticks in your brain after you’ve seen it.
Want to buy one?
If you’re interested in buying one and want to learn more about the than a raw spec sheet, there are many contemporary ride reviews of the Rune still archived online. Perhaps the best ride review from a modern perspective is Ryan from FortNine’s take on the machine.
Still convinced you want one? Good news: Mecum has one coming for sale at the July 6-8 Kissimmee Summer Special. It’s an ’04 model. The advert says it’s a one-owner machine, but that’s about all the info we get.
What will it cost you? A 2004 model just sold for $20,500 on Bring a Trailer, and a few days before that, another went for $25,250.
For more details, check out the auction listing here.
The Rune was priced around $27,000 US when it appeared. It was a lot of money in 2003—but Honda had little trouble generating interest. The marketing campaign was pretty wild, inspired by Frank Frazetta’s art. See below:
Wall art can reflect the homeowner's personal style and can also be used to create a theme or tell a story in a room. Candles are not only a great source of light but also popular home accents. They come in various shapes, sizes, colors, and scents, adding warmth and ambiance to any room. Candles can be placed on coffee tables, mantels, or in bathrooms to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Vases and figurines are also commonly used as home accents. Vases can be used to display fresh flowers or colorful artificial arrangements, adding a touch of nature and freshness to a room. Figurines, on the other hand, can be used to showcase personal interests or hobbies, creating a personalized and unique space. Lastly, rugs and curtains are home accents that can tie a room together. Rugs add texture, warmth, and comfort to a room while curtains can frame windows and add a touch of elegance. Both can be used to enhance the overall aesthetic of a room and create a cohesive look. In conclusion, home accents are essential in creating a cozy, welcoming, and aesthetically pleasing environment. From throw pillows and wall art to candles and vases, these decorative items can transform a house into a home that reflects the homeowner's personal style and taste..
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