MOTUS: New Sport Tourer to be built in Alabama

[JerryH]

Ok, I'm outta here. I finally found a thread for a new bike that I am very interested in, can actually afford, and is definitely coming here. As for Motus, well, who cares?

[kirb]

Originally Posted by JerryH

Ok, I'm outta here. I finally found a thread for a new bike that I am very interested in, can actually afford, and is definitely coming here. As for Motus, well, who cares?

Why were you here in the first place? Enjoy your new scoot(er)

[Bueller]

Originally Posted by JerryH

Ok, I'm outta here. I finally found a thread for a new bike that I am very interested in, can actually afford, and is definitely coming here. As for Motus, well, who cares?

Halle-fucking-luja

[bobobob]

Originally Posted by Bueller

Halle-fucking-luja

[Hog Rider]

Originally Posted by JerryH

Ok, I'm outta here. I finally found a thread for a new bike that I am very interested in, can actually afford, and is definitely coming here. As for Motus, well, who cares?

I was looking for a carburated bike thread, could not find one

[DAKEZ]

The Honda forum will never be the same.

[Hog Rider]

Originally Posted by Bueller

Halle-fucking-luja

+ 1,000,000

[RedRocket]

Originally Posted by JerryH

Ok, I'm outta here. I finally found a thread for a new bike that I am very interested in, can actually afford, and is definitely coming here. As for Motus, well, who cares?

Don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.

[Tom-Nor]

Originally Posted by KMC1

That ZX is sweet. However, I don't like that the top case takes up the back seat.

The top case on that bike is custom made so it goes over the back seat, original its wher every one ells has it.

Originally Posted by KMC1

I don't want a mass market, foreign made, generic sport bike, that's just chomping at the bit to coax me into losing my license

I dont want foreign made motorcycles, but ther arent made any her so i am happy with japanes,english,austrian and italian.
And about losing your licens, thats al about self control. And IMHO no one with out self control should ride a motorcycle.

Originally Posted by KMC1

I do want a cool, comfortable, low maintenance, powerful for real world use, made in America, bike.

Powerful for real world use? What dos that mean? Do you want a 300cc??
It looks like you should buy a FJR1300,Kawa GTR1400 or a BMW K1300GT it has everything you listed, exept that thay dont have real world power and are not made in the usa

[Dave in Wi]

Originally Posted by Cakeeater

That's one weird-ass video. The bike jumps from faired to naked during the ride.

The only thing I got out of that is shift from neutral to first is pretty clunk-free.

Cakeeater

Also...

The clutch drags a bit...

First gear is pretty tall...

It sounds awesome!

[Yostwerks]

I've deleted my previous ZX14R post as I feel it's too far off topic for this Motus specific thread.
Best of luck to Motus in their effort to bring a top of the line ST bike to market.

Thanks, Tom

[KMC1]

Originally Posted by Tom-Nor

The top case on that bike is custom made so it goes over the back seat, original its wher every one ells has it.

Ah, that makes sense. Then I like it for solo riding, keeps the weight centered.

I dont want foreign made motorcycles, but ther arent made any her so i am happy with japanes,english,austrian and italian.
And about losing your licens, thats al about self control. And IMHO no one with out self control should ride a motorcycle.

I think we basically agree on this, I have a GSA and a KTM righ now, because there aren't good options American made. I almost bought a Buell Ulysses, but the riding position was too cramped for me. And while I agree with you about self control - a ZX14 has the annoying habit of just goading you to pull the trigger....all the time.... I lack self control...

Powerful for real world use? What dos that mean? Do you want a 300cc??
It looks like you should buy a FJR1300,Kawa GTR1400 or a BMW K1300GT it has everything you listed, exept that thay dont have real world power and are not made in the usa

I love the mid range torque of the Harley engine, that's what I think the Motus is bringing to the table - but with a chassis that makes sense.

[Sierra Thumper]

Originally Posted by Yostwerks

I've deleted my previous ZX14R post as I feel it's too far off topic for this Motus specific thread.
Best of luck to Motus in their effort to bring a top of the line ST bike to market.

Thanks, Tom

I'm not sure how close a zx14 is to the motus category wise....but I have a 270rwhp zx14 I bought with 1600 miles on it, boosted it (which means turbocharged for some of the folks who don't understand the terminology), and have a little over 10 grand total in it. It looks like new, is very comfy for long rides, handles extremely well for its size, makes a superb sports tourer, is brick reliable, and is the most intense, thrilling, gas powered vehicle of any kind I've ever experienced and probably ever will.
I'll be keeping this bike forever
If the motus does end up competing with the zx14R, which it might, it'll have to be pretty unique to compete with a bike half its price, that also has more power, traction control, abs, very comfy, great for the long haul, very practicle, and a TON of fun to ride

If the economy turns around it could do well, if not......I gotta wonder. Tough competition out there for a lot less money.

[Tom-Nor]

For me the motus looks more like a biger version of somthing like suzuki bandit or simulare types.

[Sierra Thumper]

Originally Posted by Hog Rider

I was looking for a carburated bike thread, could not find one

A carburwhat??