drc32-0 Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Just saw this in Motorcycle Consumer News;http://motusmotorcycles.com/I am VERY interested.I'd love to ride an American sport tourer,and this one looks good.Looks like a cross between a Moto Guzzi and a Ducati. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxynoodle Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 It's definitely a good looking bike. I'm guessing it's priced out of my budget though:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big3 Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Butt ugly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 I really wish them the best with their sales. It's sort of embarassing when I go overseas, tell people that I ride & they automatically assume that I have a Hardley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 I like it. Wish I could see it sans luggage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicked94s10 Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Well I hate to bring down the house but every american made bike to date has been shit so I expect this will follow the trend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAC Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Butt ugly!Truth. Really - a vee four sport tourer? What the hell are they thinking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 (edited) They debuted in Daytona this year. They say they will be touring the states with the bike, to show people and check what people think. Some of us would like to go see it when it gets around.edit: It will be riding around the US, not trailered... Edited April 16, 2011 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Oh wait I see what ya did there DAC LOL! Not bad but will be priced to high for sure. I would guess it is gonna be priced around $20-$25k to rich for my blood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicked94s10 Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 "Initially naturally aspirated with a turbo version to follow" that may be the only thing on their site that really caught my eye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Looks heavy. Any specs?I'd like to try it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alienpi Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 I like it; in a few years they will be on the used market. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Looks heavy. Any specs?I'd like to try it out.Most recent article with specifications:http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/motus-mst-launch/500 pounds dry (est)not bad for size of engine, fairing, and bags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 We've had threads on this before. Regardless, I followed the engine development program for this bike, then was a little disappointed when I saw the kind of bike they were throwing it into... I hope the come out with a naked sport (a la Z1000, Street triple), or full on supersport with that engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 160 hp with no valve adjustment is impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garvinzoom Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Pretty sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJ Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Looks like half a Chevy V8-that's some impressive torque! I wonder why they put the engine longitudinal with the chain drive, though? Packaging? Plans for a range of sport thru ST/Connie size bikes down the road?It's like a VFR/Sprint with twice the power, should be a good time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Ugly mix of exposed bits and overly-smooth fairing. Doesn't flow for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 lol, the concept of an overly-smooth fairing amuses me greatly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyco1 Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 I hope the come out with a naked sport (a la Z1000, Street triple)It looks like they are.http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2011/03/10/motus-on-the-road-in-daytona/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UxLXjjGH4U Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 lol, the concept of an overly-smooth fairing amuses me greatly...The featureless fairing is too much of a contrast to the visually busy body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alienpi Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 I actually prefer the faired version; it's a balanced look. I think a sport tourer needs a windshield for those rainy, buggy, and cool days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big3 Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 (edited) It's like a VFR/Sprint with twice the power, should be a good time.VFR: 6th gen 782cc 107HP@ 10500 RPM80 ftlbs@ 8750 RPMdry weight 470 LbsSSSA MST: 1645cc161hp @ 7800 RPM122 ftlbs@4500RPM 8000RPM REDLINEdry weight 515?twice the power? not really kind of like comparing a small block chevy in a chevelle to a big block chevy in a camaro Edited April 17, 2011 by Big3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beezer Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 It is American. It has great sound and sporty setup and ride. It will be pricey, but I am in for a look. I think it looks American without looking or behaving like a Harley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 Truth. Really - a vee four sport tourer? What the hell are they thinking?Yeah, it'll never work....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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