MOTUS: New Sport Tourer to be built in Alabama - Page 136

RedRocket · 01-28-2013, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Worroll

The new Vmax is 174 hp... motus is claiming 160(?) and we'll see what that number turns into after it in emissions certified. The chasis in non-comparable, but I think the point was that powerful V4's already exist. And the VFR1200 is supposed to be over 160 as well.

Are you going to just ignore the 185 hp Motus model?

Bueller · 01-28-2013, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RedRocket

Are you going to just ignore the 185 hp Motus model?

Yes. He's ignoring the horsepower, and Jerry's ignoring everything else.

Hog Rider · 01-28-2013, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryH

I would also prefer a single carb, rather than FI

I do not know what to say to that, Jerry are you asking Motus for a Baby Quadrajet ? For the Baby Block ?

DAKEZ · 01-28-2013, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Hog Rider

I do not know what to say to that, Jerry are you asking Motus for a Baby Quadrajet ? For the Baby Block ?

Jerry is "Special"

opmike · 01-28-2013, 09:22 PM

Are we seriously talking about a carburetor on a $30K/$36K motorcycle being sold in 2013?

Jesus H. Christ, I'll be happy when this thing is finally released so that we can stop speculating and crying. We've effectively created a "silly season" thread for a goddamned motorcycle no one has ridden.

Worroll · 01-29-2013, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by RedRocket

Are you going to just ignore the 185 hp Motus model?

So put aftermarket exhaust and a PC on the Vmax engine and see where it puts it. The Motus comes in two HP levels, 161 and 185, I still have yet to see anything that says where that extra HP comes from, besides the different exhuast in the pics. And until it gets the EPA stamp of approval, their numbers don't mean anything... and more importantly a production model strapped to a dyno. But the point is a powerful V4 is nothing new to motorcycles.

edit- this is from http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/10/769...-Roadster.aspx

"All that fancy engine talk equates to some serious real world wahoo! – to the tune of 165 horsepower at the rear wheel. Factor in about a 15% loss due to the shaft final drive and our dyno measurement matches favorably with Yamaha’s near 200 hp crank claims. It also makes the VMAX one of the most powerful machines we have ever tested. Only three production rides have registered more dyno hp: the 2010 BMW S1000RR (182.8 hp), 2008 Suzuki Hayabusa (166.8 hp) and the VMAX we tested in 2009 (166.4 hp). The Max produces plenty of torque too, with 104 lb-ft peak numbers."

RedRocket · 01-29-2013, 06:13 AM

While you talk about horsepower are you going to ignore the extra 200 lbs that the VMax carries?

Worroll · 01-29-2013, 07:12 AM

Are you going to ignore that I specifically said I was comparing engines and not chassis?

ScottDill · 01-29-2013, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Worroll

Are you going to ignore that I specifically said I was comparing engines and not chassis?

OK, that is the drive train weight difference then?

GB · 01-29-2013, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Bueller

Yes. He's ignoring the horsepower, and Jerry's ignoring everything else.

I'm just about ready to put Jerry H on IGNORE the Road Warriors forum so he won't post here again..

GI_JO_NATHAN · 01-29-2013, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by GB

I'm just about ready to put Jerry H on IGNORE the Road Warriors forum so he won't post here again..

I wish everyone would at least put him on their ignore list like I have, so we don't have to entertain the troll anymore.

DAKEZ · 01-29-2013, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by GB

I'm just about ready to put Jerry H on IGNORE the Road Warriors forum so he won't post here again..

He does add comic relief in a twisted and skewed view sort of way. It is almost to the point that I look forward to reading his silly posts.

He reminds me a little of this guy... I wonder if he has a Gremlin?

Dave in Wi · 01-29-2013, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by GB

I'm just about ready to put Jerry H on IGNORE the Road Warriors forum so he won't post here again..

On my tapatalk app I often start reading posts without looking at who the author is. As soon as he mentioned wanting a single carb, I knew who it was.

Grainbelt · 01-29-2013, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by DAKEZ

He reminds me a little of this guy... I wonder if he has a Gremlin?

Close. A Pinto.

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Originally Posted by JerryH

I also have a '72 Ford Pinto with a 2.0L OHC in it.

Mr. Canoehead · 01-29-2013, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by opmike

Are we seriously talking about a carburetor on a $30K/$36K motorcycle being sold in 2013?

Jesus H. Christ, I'll be happy when this thing is finally released so that we can stop speculating and crying. We've effectively created a "silly season" thread for a goddamned motorcycle no one has ridden.

We did the same thing when the Buell 1125R was announced. Hey, it's winter - what else are we gonna do?

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opmike Choosing to be here. Joined: Sep 2011 Location: Southeast, US Oddometer: 300	Are we seriously talking about a carburetor on a $30K/$36K motorcycle being sold in 2013? Jesus H. Christ, I'll be happy when this thing is finally released so that we can stop speculating and crying. We've effectively created a "silly season" thread for a goddamned motorcycle no one has ridden. __________________ "you want to fix the Pledge of Allegiance, put a disclaimer at the end: with liberty and justice for all...must be 18, void where prohibited, some restrictions may apply, not available in all states."

01-29-2013, 07:12 AM	#2033
Worroll Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Southern CT Oddometer: 640	Are you going to ignore that I specifically said I was comparing engines and not chassis? __________________ 2011 Sprint GT, 2000 Moto Guzzi Jackal, 1981 Honda CB750F, 1957 BSA Bantam D3 restoration project, Past bikes -2008 Kawasaki KLR650, 1986 Honda Shadow VT1100C, 1998 Honda Shadow Aero VT1100C3, 2006 Yamaha FZ6, 2006 Kawasaki ZX-14,1980 Yamaha XT500

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01-29-2013, 06:13 AM	#2032
RedRocket Yeah! I want Cheesy Poofs Joined: Feb 2003 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 17,867	While you talk about horsepower are you going to ignore the extra 200 lbs that the VMax carries?