Motus MST-01 V4: Latest News

[Redbone]

Here is some more news(nothing earth shattering but it has a picture and I like pictures!): http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/04/motus-motorcycles-sport-touring-american-style/

Here's another with a larger picture: http://dalefranks.com/cycles/index.php/tag/motus-motorcycles/

 

[Redbone]

Grand unveiling this Thursday in Daytona, FL., I hope some of you that are near can check it out.
Pics and report if you get to the unveiling!
http://www.throttlehand.com/blog/?p=10371
http://motorcycling.speedtv.com/art...s-unveils-mst-series-of-american-sportsbikes/

 

[Redbone]

More info: "The Motus story continues. Watch some behind the scenes action of the MST prototype builds and the very first test rides. As development continues, Motus is gearing up for a public showing of the prototypes during Daytona Bike Week 2011."
Motus YouTube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQcW_C5FT_o&feature=player_profilepagehttp://www.youtube.com/motusmotorcy...otus_Updates_v51_011_24_2010&utm_medium=email

 

[Redbone]

Here is another video of some track testing of suspension components with Ohlins.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhaR...otus_Updates_v51_011_24_2010&utm_medium=email

 

[Fire-medic]

Ever wonder about track testing and scheduling when a multinational co. like Ohlins is involved? See the spreadsheet:

 

[Saml01]

Let the bidding begin at 25k.

Excellent piece of engineering but will be out of reach for the masses.

 

[VMike]

I'm excited about this new bike and hopefully they can be competitive with pricing! Thanks for posting up the good info Brian!

Mike

 

[Blurr]

sounds really good.

 

[RaWarrior]

Really sweet....just hope the price isn't outrageous. Maybe it'll turn out to be the bike the gen2 should have been.

That pushrod 90* v4 certainly has a distinctive sound. I like it. A lot.

Hopefully Motus will realize that if they want to be any more than a "curiosity" like a boss hoss, they have to be reasonably priced and practical. If they put this thing to market for $15k or so, they'll have a winner for sure. But really...an American V4 with gobs of power that handles like a sportbike? What's not to love?

So you get 30hp over a Max, 40lbs of torque, and a chassis that can handle it. Sign me up.

 

[Saml01]

^ Never going to happen.

They haven't sold a single bike and have nothing but R&D in it, that's gotta be turned over, and the only three ways to do it:

1. They are prepared to put it on an assembly line and start churning out 1000 bikes a day. Which may or may not help because you need to invest in the assembly line and that price will be incorporated into the bikes final price.

2. They sell hand built bikes in small numbers and at a higher prices.

3. Team up with an established company to manufacture and market the bike for them. IE. Buell and Harley Davidson.

 

[Redbone]

Re: Motus MST-01 V4: Latest News - N.E. US Tour!

Here it is Noreaster's, now that your beloved Red Sox are out of the playoffs and the Pats have lost to Buffalo here is something constructive to check out!:biglaugh:
Motus on tour to the NE of the good 'ol US of A.