Motus - American V-Four Sport Tourer?

[Triple J]

price seems about right IMO.  Small volume, high end parts (look at the freaking forks, calipers, and rotors).

Agreed. It's about what I expected unfortunately. Hopefully they sell enough to grow and lower the price to MTS levels. Looks like a cool bike

[Raux]

$25,845 for BMW K 1600 GTL
$28,499 for a Honda Goldwing

THIS is the competition, not the MTS or GS bikes.

[Triple J]

$25,845 for BMW K 1600 GTL
$28,499 for a Honda Goldwing

THIS is the competition, not the MTS or GS bikes.

I thing they're all the competition. I think an MTS/GS/K1600 rider is more likely to want a MOTUS than a Goldwing rider. The MOTUS is way too sport oriented for most Goldwing rider.

[justinrhenry]

very cool bike.  if i weren't already spending lots of money on bikes i'd consider this one as my only bike.   

[Howie]

I would say there is no direct competition for this bike, closest would be a Ducati ST if they still made it or maybe a BMW GT/S 1300.  The BMW LT and Gold Wing are luxury tourers with radio, Barcalounger seat, luggage space for a month's worth of travel and more.  The Motus is compact, relatively light and has lean angle equal to sport bikes.  Would I buy one?  Not at my level in the economy, but if I was wealthy, in a heartbeat! I forget how many bikes they plan on manufacturing a year, but is few enough that, IMO, they should have no problem selling out.

[muskrat]

After seeing it in person and sitting on it I'd consider buying one if they retailed for about $23k.  Guess I'll wait for the used market.  I was very impressed with the bike.

[CrashVR]

Hmmmm... Let me think... A Motus, or a Penigale 1199S for the weekends AND a Monster for my daily commute?  Such a tough choice  

[Pedro-bot]

$25,845 for BMW K 1600 GTL
$28,499 for a Honda Goldwing

THIS is the competition, not the MTS or GS bikes.

In pricing only.
But I don't see that demographic rider choosing a smaller bike that appears to have a lot less creature comforts AND pay a higher price on an untested brand.

[Dirty Duc]

Based on the included creature comforts and weight, a K1300S might be a better comparison.  It might not be quite as comfortable out of the box, but MSRP is $15,555.  and the BMW has shaft drive.  and $15-20k buys a lot of accessories... like 2 monsters.

[scooterd145]

PLEASE Ducati, updated ST4S with MTS engine/suspension ASAP...

[twolanefun]

Actually I would just like an updated ST3, anyone who has ridden both for any period of time will tell you the ST3 is a better execution than the ST4. I've got 44K on my ST3 and was in the market for a MTS1200 until I tried to sit on it, while I'm flat footed on the ST3 and on the Motus for that matter I almost need a step stool to get on the MTS. Passenger comfort is also an issue as compared to the ST3 or the Motus. Right now the so called Sport Tourer's on the market need to go on a diet, only one that comes close to the ST3/4 is the Triumph ST. My GF and I really enjoy trips on the ST3 and some quick asphalt dancing out in the mountains on occasion. Sadly I've elected to not ride the ST3 as much hoping to make it last until we are not doing sport riding anymore. We have taken to riding the Victory KP more, can't afford a Motus and the MTS1200 does not fit us.  - Gene

[Speeddog]

I *think* this is the most recent/comprehensive Motus thread......

A rather stale update, but I missed it:
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/motus-mst-drops-gdi-favor-port-fuel-injection/

[zooom]

I'll nicely dovetail this one about Motus in there as well...

http://thekneeslider.com/is-the-motus-v4-baby-block-crate-engine-the-future-of-old-school-hot-rodding/

[Monsterlover]

I love that video. The sound of that engine on the dyno gives me wood.

[muskrat]

We have to wait until fall?   
I personally agree that we strayed too far from the fundamentals, at least what appeals to me