Author Topic: Ever heard of Motus? (Read 1546 times)

KB02 · « **on:** June 16, 2012, 07:38:15 AM »

http://www.motusmotorcycles.com/

I got to see, sit on and hear these beasts run last week. I will certainly be keeping an eye on their progress.

A USA made Sport Tourer! Woo Hoo!!!

Greggo · « **Reply #1 on:** June 16, 2012, 08:55:01 AM »

That looks kinda sweet!

Stev-o · « **Reply #2 on:** June 16, 2012, 08:57:59 AM »

No, never heard of them but that looks awesome. You couldn't test ride?

phaedrus314 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 16, 2012, 09:37:52 AM »

Looks pretty cool, but did you see the prices on their site? 30-37k seems a bit steep unless I am missing something significant.

I am all for supporting the US economy and keeping money local but even the BMW sport tourers are in the ball park of 20k...

KB02 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 17, 2012, 04:43:58 AM »

True, price will be an issue for them. Hopefully, prices will drop as production years go on. Buell is marketing their bikes at $40k for the first year's run. Still, I'll keep my eyes on them.

Old School Honda · « **Reply #5 on:** June 17, 2012, 06:21:41 AM »

I have to agree on the price. I remember Hot Rod did an article on them several years ago & the engine uses chevy ls-1 style architecture which basically turned it into a v4 ls1. It has a lot of neat features.

LesterPiglet · « **Reply #6 on:** June 17, 2012, 06:24:19 AM »

I think I'll buy two.

2wheels · « **Reply #7 on:** June 17, 2012, 06:52:13 AM »

I like the looks of it.
If it is smooth as silk on the hwy and not too heavy handling, maybe ^^^
Where did they hide the spark plugs?

LesterPiglet · « **Reply #8 on:** June 17, 2012, 07:38:44 AM »

Quote from: 2wheels on June 17, 2012, 06:52:13 AM

Where did they hide the spark plugs?

It's a diesel.

http://www.motusmotorcycles.com/kmv4.html

phaedrus314 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 17, 2012, 08:17:25 AM »

Nope, not a diesel. But Ducati is doing a monster diesel.

LesterPiglet · « **Reply #10 on:** June 17, 2012, 09:13:31 AM »

Just pulling your leg.

phaedrus314 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 17, 2012, 09:18:41 AM »

Ironic because I was going to post the Ducati but didn't want to thread jack.

KB02 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 17, 2012, 10:44:46 AM »

Quote from: phaedrus314 on June 17, 2012, 08:17:25 AM

Nope, not a diesel. But Ducati is doing a monster diesel.

The Duc is not a diesel engine. Just inspired by the Italian Fashion Brand, "Diesel."

I'd actually like to see a diesel production bike. D's have all kinds of torque.

LesterPiglet · « **Reply #13 on:** June 17, 2012, 10:49:30 AM »

And vibes.

http://www.dieselbike.net/kawasaki/kawasaki.htm

phaedrus314 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 17, 2012, 01:07:12 PM »

Good thing I didn't mention it then otherwise I'd have looked foolish, lol. That's what I get for not reading the article.

KB02 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 17, 2012, 05:55:41 PM »

Quote from: Old School Honda on June 17, 2012, 06:21:41 AM

I have to agree on the price. I remember Hot Rod did an article on them several years ago & the engine uses chevy ls-1 style architecture which basically turned it into a v4 ls1. It has a lot of neat features.

That's way they call it the "Baby Block."

Not the best video, but you get an idea of real world sound. I love the way it sounds on the decel!

2wheels · « **Reply #16 on:** June 18, 2012, 03:44:57 PM »

I don't like the sound much. More muffler required for my taste.
But then it's not bad for a diesel.

(Ya I know it's a joke, I read the article)
When I first looked at it I thought it might be a 2 stroke. No, it's just not overhead cam.

LesterPiglet · « **Reply #17 on:** June 18, 2012, 03:50:10 PM »

A double CX500

jtb · « **Reply #18 on:** August 01, 2012, 07:33:06 PM »

They had a booth at Barber's last year, I suspect they might again, being from Birmingham.

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Author Topic: Ever heard of Motus? (Read 1546 times)