Author Topic: Motus merged threadfest (Read 153188 times)

lti_57 · « **Reply #30 on:** March 05, 2011, 08:24:10 AM »

I liked the concept from the get go reminded me of my ST
but now the whole package wow I really like how it looks and some of the engineering that went into it

Travman · « **Reply #31 on:** March 05, 2011, 08:29:22 AM »

I'm undecided about the bodywork. I do like the rear-side view because the engine and frame are shown. The windshield looks tiny. The fairings are probably not finalized. They are carbon fiber now. I doubt they will be when the bike is in production.

Rainman · « **Reply #32 on:** March 05, 2011, 09:08:58 AM »

I wonder if you shoe horn one of those American V4s in a Guzzi and get the benefit of shaft drive. ~;
I once saw a Subaru in a Guzzi. It looked about 10ft long.

Scott of the Sahara · « **Reply #33 on:** March 05, 2011, 09:42:08 AM »

I am wondering why they are using a chain? Otherwise I like it.
How much will it cost???

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #33 on:** March 05, 2011, 09:42:08 AM »

JJ · « **Reply #34 on:** March 05, 2011, 09:55:35 AM »

Fabulous looking motorcycle!! ;-T 8) - and I wish them the best. :) 8) ;-T

However, I hope they have A LOT of money - like about $100M** :o :o :o :o :o - - because that's about what it takes these days to get a new motorcycle into main stream production and into the market place!! :) 8) ;-T ** Kenny Dreer of Norton fame personally told me that, after he burned through >$10M and then sold all the rights to Stuart Gardner in the UK...

The motorcycle business is not for the faint of heart....and very, VERY deep pockets are required. Look at the monies spent by Norton - Indian - Buell - Triumph (Hinckley) and Victory.

skippy · « **Reply #35 on:** March 05, 2011, 11:03:17 AM »

This is a really sweet bike. I have been anxiously awaiting for this to come into production. I for one can't wait to swing a leg over one and take it for a spin. Not that I would ever replace any of my Guzzis, but I am in the market for a long distance tourer for two up riding and this fits the bill perfectly!

kevdog3019 · « **Reply #36 on:** March 05, 2011, 11:50:36 AM »

So far I like their mentality of "relative" simplicity and design. This motor is fabulous to my thinking and the look of the bike is quite conservative. It tells me they are serious about selling these "form follows function" bikes. Shafty would be nice for this bike! I hope to see a sport bike follow. This is a nice set-up for that.
-Kevin

rocker59 · « **Reply #37 on:** March 05, 2011, 02:08:42 PM »

I like it.

But, it needs some crash bars in a bad way! A no-speed tipover could strand a rider if those exhaust pipes get crushed or broken...

rocker59 · « **Reply #38 on:** March 05, 2011, 02:12:09 PM »

Quote from: Scott of the Sahara on March 05, 2011, 09:42:08 AM

I am wondering why they are using a chain? Otherwise I like it.
How much will it cost???

$$$, I'm sure... But chains are more common than shafts... Not as common as belts, but that's only because every HD has had a belt for nearly the past two decades...

Looks like the transmission is sideways. Pretty cool.. Guzzi should do it on a sportsbike...

skippy · « **Reply #39 on:** March 05, 2011, 02:18:50 PM »

Quote from: Scott of the Sahara on March 05, 2011, 09:42:08 AM

I am wondering why they are using a chain? Otherwise I like it.
How much will it cost???

The chain final drive is necessary due to the angle of the motor in the frame. Moto Guzzi had a similar concept bike about twelve years ago that sadly never came to fruition.
Skippy

Guzzistaracing · « **Reply #40 on:** March 05, 2011, 03:06:22 PM »

Finally an Amercan MC that does not look like it was force fed hamburgers from the age of one or beaten seven times to tomorrow with the ugly stick! I love it!!! ;D

LowRyter · « **Reply #41 on:** March 05, 2011, 03:13:01 PM »

Quote from: Seagondollar on March 04, 2011, 09:14:09 PM

Damn fools - What are they thinking? Those rocker covers will be right in front of the rider's knees! They'll never sell any of those things!
::) :o **C ;)

and it looks like the front of the engine is canted lower about 15 degress.........but the tranny is transverse w/chain drive so still different than the new liquid cooled Cali.

It's a nice looking bike. It doesn't look like it would be all that expensive to build if Motus wasn't a start up. Is this thing like 2.5 - 30.0 L displacement?

Amboman · « **Reply #42 on:** March 05, 2011, 05:18:12 PM »

Quote from: LowRyter on March 05, 2011, 03:13:01 PM

Is this thing like 2.5 - 30.0 L displacement?

1645cc (100ci) liquid-cooled 90º V4; dual OHV; pushrod; chain-driven single cam; hydraulic lifters

Amboman · « **Reply #43 on:** March 05, 2011, 05:30:13 PM »

I was bit sceptical at first, but they're really starting to impress me now. Lots of work to do before customer bikes are ready (Jay Leno probably has been on the list since the beginning! :)), but it's nice to see a USA made bike that isn't just another v-twin.

Some good rational thinking going on with the design IMO. This from the Kneeslider article says volumes:

"Brian also explained how the bike was designed with maintenance in mind, the six speed transmission is a cassette design that can be easily extracted from the left while the wet, multiplate clutch is directly under the cover on the right, no major disassembly necessary as might be expected when a V4 is placed with a longitudinal crank orientation."

No crabbing the Motus for clutch or transmission work! ;D

Dean Rose · « **Reply #44 on:** March 09, 2011, 07:40:31 AM »

http://motusmotorcycles.com/

BravoBravo · « **Reply #45 on:** March 09, 2011, 08:23:45 AM »

I like the looks of this bike! My understanding is that they will be sold in very limited quantities for a hefty price, though... :(

Bruce

oldmanjob · « **Reply #46 on:** March 09, 2011, 08:33:44 AM »

Looks like a Norge with 2 more cylinders :o ;D ;-T :BEER:

The old Bill ;D

BravoBravo · « **Reply #47 on:** March 09, 2011, 08:35:07 AM »

Quote from: oldmanjob on March 09, 2011, 08:33:44 AM

Looks like a Norge with 2 more cylinders :o ;D ;-T :BEER:

The old Bill ;D

Two more cylinders and I'll bet twice the price, too! ;D

Matteo · « **Reply #48 on:** March 09, 2011, 10:08:48 AM »

Me no like chains. :P

Amboman · « **Reply #49 on:** March 09, 2011, 10:11:12 AM »

http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=44012.0

BravoBravo · « **Reply #50 on:** March 09, 2011, 10:20:07 AM »

Quote from: MMNorth on March 09, 2011, 10:08:48 AM

Me no like chains. :P

Me neither. Messy, stretchy things...

Seagondollar · « **Reply #51 on:** March 09, 2011, 10:57:51 AM »

Quote from: Bruce Brown on March 09, 2011, 10:20:07 AM

Quote from: MMNorth on March 09, 2011, 10:08:48 AM
Me no like chains. :P

Me neither. Messy, stretchy things...

The reason I got into Guzzis. Except for that )&^%* timing chain, well...

And I don't see this view as being good looking (from the side is OK)

egschade · « **Reply #52 on:** March 10, 2011, 10:08:33 AM »

More on Motus in Motorcycle Daily: http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/03/md-first-look-motus-mst-sport-tourer/

kirb · « **Reply #53 on:** March 10, 2011, 12:08:31 PM »

I'm sure it won't ship like this, but DAMN listen to that sound at the startup...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UxLXjjGH4U

I would be all in if money was no object. This bike above all others. Too bad the $30k rumors seem like they are true.

I've emailed them and requested a visit when I am in the area for work in June-July. They replied in under and hour and granted my look-see as long as they were around (and not testing). Very much looking forward to the visit.

NorthRider · « **Reply #54 on:** March 10, 2011, 12:52:55 PM »

I really like this bike. The engine, the body and it is a Sport Tourer...Something I could actually use. But 161hp?! :o
I don't think I would trust me or my skills with that much!!

PeteS · « **Reply #55 on:** March 10, 2011, 12:58:31 PM »

I like it! A few weeks ago we were talking about the Cali 1400 and its engine that was canted down in front. Looks like they did the same thing with this motor.
If the weight is indeed 550 lbs that would 2.5 times the HP as the EV with the same weight.

Pete

nilknarf · « **Reply #56 on:** March 10, 2011, 01:08:59 PM »

Quote from: GreatNorthRider on March 10, 2011, 12:52:55 PM

I really like this bike. The engine, the body and it is a Sport Tourer...Something I could actually use. But 161hp?! :o
I don't think I would trust me or my skills with that much!!

;D I think If I had one of these I would very rapidly become intimately acquainted with our local boy's in the black and white cars. There is also the very real possibility I would spend time in one of our fine medical establishments, and I don't heal as fast as I used to, but I sure like the looks and sound of that thing.

;-T Dave

Thunderbox · « **Reply #57 on:** March 10, 2011, 01:24:50 PM »

Quote from: GreatNorthRider on March 10, 2011, 12:52:55 PM

I really like this bike. The engine, the body and it is a Sport Tourer...Something I could actually use. But 161hp?! :o
I don't think I would trust me or my skills with that much!!

Sure you could. It only produces those numbers when it is reved way up. Your a mature rider and you probably have good control over that right hand. But why bother when you could buy a Norge and have under 100 HP.

kevdog3019 · « **Reply #58 on:** March 10, 2011, 01:55:32 PM »

Listen to this and enjoy!

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2011/03/10/motus-on-the-road-in-daytona/#more-14551

lti_57 · « **Reply #59 on:** March 10, 2011, 02:15:27 PM »

WOW that bike sounds fantastic

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