Motus merged threadfest

[twhitaker]

Oh, my!  Must talk to my benefactor about our Spring rally. Might be worth it to have that bike where I can see it. You WILL be at the KY rally, won't you?

[Chuck in Indiana]

Attaboy, Derek!  Careful, now..  

[guzzi ride]

Congrats on pulling the trigger 

[AJ Huff]

Awesome! I am SO Freakin Jealous!

-AJ

[Cam3512]

CONGRATS!  So what color?

[Huzo]

Oh dear me... Never seen one until now. I thought I'd had some horn bikes but, nup. Can you post pics ir vids of your bike, best looking new entry for a niche manufacturer. Makes MV's and stuff look and appear like Hondas. Con bloody grats, please keep us updated. BTW, is it rude to ask $$$ ? Not that it matters, it out Bimota's a Bimota.

[Huzo]

Oh btw, what's the running gear like ? Can you give us a report ?

[LowRyter]

congrats.  I'd love to ride one.   

[beardog]

 It is Red I love it have the break in miles on it already and need the first service. Which is covered (thanks Lee) I am running in last gear 3k at about 70mph +-2 and if you go 80  is 500 + on the tack so for every ten mph you gain 500 rpm's on the tack so going 100 4.5k on the tack. It is very powerful not the fastest bike I have had but very nice and fun.  Thanks guys pictures will follow. Perhaps the last new bike I will buy in my lifetime....

[tazio]

A freakin' MOTUS !!
YOU DOG !! CONGRATS!!!

[AH Fan]

You Dog............ pics and details please.
Are they available up here in the land of Canada?

Ciao

[rodekyll]

I saw it.  Very pretty.  Sounds like two Guzzis playing ping pong with two balls.  The overall impression is well, impressive.  If you have to think about owning your last bike, it might as well be a Motus.

[Arizona Wayne]

I saw it.  Very pretty.  Sounds like two Guzzis playing ping pong with two balls.  The overall impression is well, impressive.  If you have to think about owning your last bike, it might as well be a Motus.

Good thing I'm too old now or I'd definitely be tempted. 

[Rick4003]

 

[Unkept]

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[gerryp]

Congrats. I was fortunate to go on a demo ride with Lee Conn on both models earlier this year; VERY impressive motorcycle. Best of luck.

 

That was a good weekend, wasn't it?

[twhitaker]

Perhaps the last new bike I will buy in my lifetime....

Famous last words ranking right up there with 'nobody needs more than 64k of ram.'

[Chuck in Indiana]

Famous last words ranking right up there with 'nobody needs more than 64k of ram.'

Must be dating myself. My CNC has 16K. (!)
But, yes.. Derek's Motus is gorgeous. More mechanical noise than I expected.. like RK says, 2 Guzzis playing ping pong. 

[twowings]

Red IS the fastest color!! 

If I am elected president, a red Motus in EVERY garage!! 

[Arizona Wayne]

Must be dating myself. My CNC has 16K. (!)
But, yes.. Derek's Motus is gorgeous. More mechanical noise than I expected.. like RK says, 2 Guzzis playing ping pong. 

Ever heard a Guzzi Centauro running?  They aren't quiet. 

[Muzz]

Red IS the fastest color!! 

If I am elected president, a red Motus in EVERY garage!! 

You have my vote and we don't even have a President!

That is a mighty purdy looking bike there Beardog.

[Chuck in Indiana]

Ever heard a Guzzi Centauro running?  They aren't quiet. 

Uhh, I put 42K on one.  The Motus is louder.

[Red Dog]

Congrats from a Red Dog!

[alanp]

Resurrecting this thread in hopes of getting some updates from the Motus owners.

The Motus bug has bitten me, and it is a infectious bite!  It all started with me realizing there is a Motus dealer in Dolores, CO and I am going to be riding through there with the Wildguzzi Western Adventure on Sept. 8.  They currently have 3 in stock, so hopefully I will at least get to see and sit on one.  Anyway, a Motus for me is not out of the question but I have quite a few reservations, mostly related to long term reliability, parts availability, and how often/how much servicing they require?  Also ergos, but that question can be answered by a test ride, which is possible.

It is definitely time for an update from the fortunate few.  How are your Moti holding up and how has the ownership experience been?  Any regrets? 

[LowRyter]

Alan,

You might want to pick up the new issue of "Motorcyclist".  Long story on how the bikes are hand built including the guy that casts the aluminum engine, another guy that welds the frame and a lady that cuts & lays the carbon fiber.

[kingoffleece]

Hamlins personal Motus is for sale.  Perfectly sorted.

[leafman60]

Resurrecting this thread in hopes of getting some updates from the Motus owners.

The Motus bug has bitten me, and it is a infectious bite!  It all started with me realizing there is a Motus dealer in Dolores, CO and I am going to be riding through there with the Wildguzzi Western Adventure on Sept. 8.  They currently have 3 in stock, so hopefully I will at least get to see and sit on one.  Anyway, a Motus for me is not out of the question but I have quite a few reservations, mostly related to long term reliability, parts availability, and how often/how much servicing they require?  Also ergos, but that question can be answered by a test ride, which is possible.

It is definitely time for an update from the fortunate few.  How are your Moti holding up and how has the ownership experience been?  Any regrets?

Forget all those questions and analysis.  Just go ride one.

[alanp]

Forget all those questions and analysis.  Just go ride one.

Hmm, just go ride one.  Yeah, that's the plan.  But for someone prone to serious bouts of motorcycle lust that is a scary thought.  This isn't "just another bike", and I don't think I will get away with buying a Motus and then deciding it wasn't really the right bike for me after all.   If I do this, it will need to be because I REALLY want this bike, and by REALLY I mean for the long haul, this is my bike.  There won't be any turning back.   
My wife is great, and has indulged my many bike fantasies, but she reasonably has limits and so does the bank account!   

[leafman60]

Hmm, just go ride one.  Yeah, that's the plan.  But for someone prone to serious bouts of motorcycle lust that is a scary thought.  This isn't "just another bike", and I don't think I will get away with buying a Motus and then deciding it wasn't really the right bike for me after all.   If I do this, it will need to be because I REALLY want this bike, and by REALLY I mean for the long haul, this is my bike.  There won't be any turning back.   
My wife is great, and has indulged my many bike fantasies, but she reasonably has limits and so does the bank account!

Yes, Alan, I didn't mean that as flippant.  My point is to go ride it first and that will affect your subsequent analysis.

I am more tempted about the Motus than anything out there right now.   I just don't know that I could behave myself on it.  The power is astounding. Rides good too. Handles well and is comfortable.

[alanp]

Yes, Alan, I didn't mean that as flippant.  My point is to go ride it first and that will affect your subsequent analysis.

I am more tempted about the Motus than anything out there right now.   I just don't know that I could behave myself on it.  The power is astounding. Rides good too. Handles well and is comfortable.

Thanks.  Yeah, in theory the Motus is a bull eye to my sweet spot on the perfect motorcycle.  Gorgeous to my eye, unique, well made, sport touring styling with minimal bodywork, emphasis on the sport, powerful, oozes character.  I can't imagine a test ride is going to do anything other than increase my interest.  So I have to be careful and not get carried away, because there are negatives.  No ABS is a drawback, insurance costs might be an issue, keeping my license might be an issue, no dealer nearby, questionable future for the company and thus long term parts and service availability.  I have to keep it all in perspective which is hard to do with something this enticing...