MOTUS: New Sport Tourer to be built in Alabama - Page 4

Anorak · 01-25-2010, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Gadget Boy

One thing I had previously is that the engine will not require valve adjustments.. not sure if this still the case with the finished product.

The GM LS series of engines it is roughly based on use hydraulic roller lifters even in the CTS-v and Corvette Z-1. I don't see any reason to change that in this application. The ZR-1 revs to 7k rpm. The GL1800 stops at 6k rpm. Pushrods allow the engine to be more compact and reduce the complexity.

earthroamer · 01-25-2010, 01:52 PM

I would love to see an American manufacturer build a world-class motorcycle, especially a sport-tourer with Corvette pedigree

. Not something that I would ever buy, my age and financial situation prevents me from dreaming of such bikes. But it would be great to see this. With the demise of Buell, things look pretty grim right now.

I'm cheering for you, Motus. Prove everyone wrong.

GB · 01-26-2010, 06:51 AM

I'll put up with a chain drive if it means no valve adjustment and no throttle body sync's. Although I don't see why they don't go with a belt, it would practically be a very low maintenance bike. Change the oil, brake and coolant fluids..

Let's hope it comes to market..

Paulvt1 · 01-30-2010, 07:08 AM

Nice looking engine. Anybody know anything about them?

funhouse · 01-30-2010, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by paul thompson

Nice looking engine. Anybody know anything about them?

there's a developed thread down the list.......

Paulvt1 · 01-30-2010, 07:31 AM

Ta. Will go looking.

Paulvt1 · 01-30-2010, 07:37 AM

Mods. Please combine my thread to this one. Thanks.

LuciferMutt · 01-30-2010, 07:52 AM

Mmmmmmm...90* V-4...that thing is going to sound bitchin.

schwartzkm · 01-30-2010, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ninjaridaz

OMG, finally an American company that's going to produce a bike that makes sense to me. Competitive pricing would seal the deal. I wouldn't even mind paying a little more for practical add ons. Don't tell them I said that though.

I'm with you on this. I would pay more for a US-built bike if it suited my riding needs. I could care less if it has a gazzilion HP and a gazzilion ft/lbs of torque, either. If it has good ergonomics, the claimed 500lb weight qouted earlier in this thread, and makes around 100HP/80+ft/lb of torque i'd be happy to support them.

too bad I just purchased a street-triple

so they might have to wait a few years before I can justify a new bike purchase.

schwartzkm · 01-30-2010, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Bama67

Looks very interesting to me! I don't understand the people hating on it. If it is quality, and performs; I would much rather have this American bred bike than a Beemer.

And whats with the Bama bashing? Can we leave my cousin/sister, Natural Light, and coondogs out of this please?

If they start making fun of moonpies and RC cola I might just have to get ugly!

(I lived in Ozark, AL for 4 years while my dad was stationed at Ft Rucker. Loved living in Alabama, btw.)

welder · 01-30-2010, 09:15 AM

Any relation to morbedelli?

spezjag · 01-30-2010, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by earthroamer

I'm going to need a moment to myself.

And a box of kleenex.

Keep an eye on your kitten . . .

algarete · 01-30-2010, 03:10 PM

I read on motorcyclist that they were going after BMW and that it was going to be marketed towards hihger income buyers.

JStory · 01-30-2010, 06:13 PM

That engine might also be really nice in a super-lightweight sports car like a Lotus(Caterham) Super 7.

eakins · 01-30-2010, 06:26 PM

unless the transmission has seperate oil than motor, that's a tough fill to get oil into the motor.

01-25-2010, 01:52 PM	#47
earthroamer Stuck in Pindadesh Joined: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 2,045	I would love to see an American manufacturer build a world-class motorcycle, especially a sport-tourer with Corvette pedigree. Not something that I would ever buy, my age and financial situation prevents me from dreaming of such bikes. But it would be great to see this. With the demise of Buell, things look pretty grim right now. I'm cheering for you, Motus. Prove everyone wrong. __________________ Jim 06 F650GS I wanna ride earthroamer screwed with this post 01-30-2010 at 04:46 PM

01-26-2010, 06:51 AM	#48
GB Mod Squad Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Oddometer: 53,498	I'll put up with a chain drive if it means no valve adjustment and no throttle body sync's. Although I don't see why they don't go with a belt, it would practically be a very low maintenance bike. Change the oil, brake and coolant fluids.. Let's hope it comes to market.. __________________ ADV decals, patches & flag? Here

01-30-2010, 07:08 AM	#49
Paulvt1 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Wolverhampton. England. Oddometer: 2,850	Motus Motorcycles. Nice looking engine. Anybody know anything about them? Paulvt1 screwed with this post 12-05-2010 at 10:42 PM

01-30-2010, 07:52 AM	#53
LuciferMutt Rides slow bike slow Joined: Aug 2008 Location: New(er) Mexico Oddometer: 9,779	Mmmmmmm...90* V-4...that thing is going to sound bitchin. __________________ You couldn't hear a dump truck driving through a nitro glycerin plant! Badasses might screw with another badass. Nobody screws with a nut job. -- Plaka

01-30-2010, 09:15 AM	#56
welder Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Victoria B.C. Oddometer: 1,327	Any relation to morbedelli? __________________ Anything is possible if you don't know what your talking about!

01-30-2010, 07:31 AM	#51
Paulvt1 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Wolverhampton. England. Oddometer: 2,850	Ta. Will go looking.

01-30-2010, 07:37 AM	#52
Paulvt1 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Wolverhampton. England. Oddometer: 2,850	Mods. Please combine my thread to this one. Thanks.

01-30-2010, 03:10 PM	#58
algarete Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Arizona Oddometer: 65	I read on motorcyclist that they were going after BMW and that it was going to be marketed towards hihger income buyers.

01-30-2010, 06:13 PM	#59
JStory Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Dixon, CA Oddometer: 2,175	That engine might also be really nice in a super-lightweight sports car like a Lotus(Caterham) Super 7. __________________ Jeff "He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man." Dr Samuel Johnson.

01-30-2010, 06:26 PM	#60
eakins Butler Maps Joined: May 2002 Location: Colorado - Fort Collins Oddometer: 14,580	unless the transmission has seperate oil than motor, that's a tough fill to get oil into the motor. __________________ Butler Maps - motorcycle maps for riders by riders - Ozarks , Nor Cal , COBDR shipping, AZBDR scouting http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=598717 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/butlermaps

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