MOTUS: New Sport Tourer to be built in Alabama - Page 152

chadhargis · 02-27-2013, 02:28 PM

Here's a fine idea:

Gadget Girl · 02-27-2013, 03:51 PM

Gee, looks like I missed a lot by checking out when I did last night. Though I think I made out better by taking 10/10ths suggestion.

Ok, back on task: The guys were getting over 40mpg on the prototypes even after pulling the GDI. They've gone for the offset valve configuration instead. That on a 6gal tank makes the range around 240+ miles.

Dranrab Luap · 02-27-2013, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Tripped1

and that from a dude that has owned more dream bikes in the last three years then I can fathom.

Than

bobobob · 02-27-2013, 04:33 PM

I didn't know it was contagious.

10/10ths · 02-27-2013, 05:44 PM

..if Motus can get 240 miles to a tank, that makes the machine even more attractive.

I really like the Honda VFR1200F, but most folks report 160 miles to a tank, and that is not enough.

I am liking this Motus more and more. I really hope they can make this happen. My biggest concern is that as a small, start-up company, they won't have the resources to properly develop the fuel injection system and be able to invest enough time and money and resources to REALLY sort the bike out.

I work as a product trainer in the auto industry, and you need millions and millions of dollars and lots of engineers to really develop a mass produced vehicle without bugs.

Shoot, look at Honda's first gen RC51, the SP-1. That bike had horrible fueling...and that was Honda.

I really hope Motus can pull this off. I want one.

I will sell the V-Strom and transfer my Scott Oiler eSystem chain oiler over to the Motus.

stevie88 · 02-27-2013, 06:45 PM

$35k and no automatic chain oiler? I'm shocked I tell you, shocked.

DAKEZ · 02-28-2013, 02:39 PM

They are going to have a modern chain so none of that messy stuff is needed.

Crilly · 02-28-2013, 07:20 PM

No news about Daytona this year. Seems odd.

Reverend12 · 02-28-2013, 07:23 PM

Soon...

RedRocket · 02-28-2013, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crilly

No news about Daytona this year. Seems odd.

Id like to believe they're busy getting production set up.

DAKEZ · 03-01-2013, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by RedRocket

Id like to believe they're busy getting production set up.

You and everyone else.

kirb · 03-01-2013, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DAKEZ

You and everyone else.

Sorry, but half the people that post here would love nothing more than to have them fail before they even start.

wannaklr · 03-05-2013, 01:56 PM

I'm not buying a MOTUS because of this thread.

bross · 03-05-2013, 03:56 PM

Soooo, wonder how the Motus is doing?

Thought I logged onto Days of our Lives for a second there.

Strap · 03-05-2013, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bross

Soooo, wonder how the Motus is doing?

Thought I logged onto Days of our Lives for a second there.

Yep it seems that way.. Talk about a cool bike that my wife loves and possibly talk shop with real riders.. I end up at the end of a few days, in Peyton place..

02-27-2013, 02:28 PM	#2266
chadhargis Too tall for sportbikes Joined: Dec 2001 Location: Florence, AL Oddometer: 2,043	Here's a fine idea: __________________ __________________________________ Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing

02-27-2013, 03:51 PM	#2267
Gadget Girl Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Location: North of ATL Oddometer: 115	Gee, looks like I missed a lot by checking out when I did last night. Though I think I made out better by taking 10/10ths suggestion. Ok, back on task: The guys were getting over 40mpg on the prototypes even after pulling the GDI. They've gone for the offset valve configuration instead. That on a 6gal tank makes the range around 240+ miles. __________________ '06 VFR 800 over 60K miles '00 SV 650 over 60K miles There are those who own motorcycles and they can sell a bike and never think about it again. Then there are riders! You get it or you don't.

02-27-2013, 04:33 PM	#2269
bobobob badbadbad Joined: Feb 2011 Location: On a hill Oddometer: 4,235	I didn't know it was contagious. __________________ . It is just a bunch of inner tubes Roy . . . - Cannonshot Growing old is compulsory - growing up is optional. - Haroon

02-27-2013, 05:44 PM	#2270
10/10ths Road Trip Fool Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Bayou country Oddometer: 758	Well... ..if Motus can get 240 miles to a tank, that makes the machine even more attractive. I really like the Honda VFR1200F, but most folks report 160 miles to a tank, and that is not enough. I am liking this Motus more and more. I really hope they can make this happen. My biggest concern is that as a small, start-up company, they won't have the resources to properly develop the fuel injection system and be able to invest enough time and money and resources to REALLY sort the bike out. I work as a product trainer in the auto industry, and you need millions and millions of dollars and lots of engineers to really develop a mass produced vehicle without bugs. Shoot, look at Honda's first gen RC51, the SP-1. That bike had horrible fueling...and that was Honda. I really hope Motus can pull this off. I want one. I will sell the V-Strom and transfer my Scott Oiler eSystem chain oiler over to the Motus. __________________ 1997 Ducati Monster 750 2004 Suzuki V-Strom 650 2004 Honda RC51

02-27-2013, 06:45 PM	#2271
stevie88 That's gotta hurt Joined: Jan 2005 Location: The place dad always warned me about Oddometer: 13,923	$35k and no automatic chain oiler? I'm shocked I tell you, shocked. __________________ "There are no bad guys, only good guys and mother fuckers."

02-28-2013, 02:39 PM	#2272
DAKEZ Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: U-gene, OR. Oddometer: 17,983	They are going to have a modern chain so none of that messy stuff is needed. __________________ "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." — Dr. Seuss “Watch out for everything bigger than you, they have the "right of weight" Bib

02-28-2013, 07:20 PM	#2273
Crilly Studly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2005 Oddometer: 596	No news about Daytona this year. Seems odd.

02-28-2013, 07:23 PM	#2274
Reverend12 ^OP Well there it is.. Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Maylenevegas Oddometer: 1,100	Soon...

03-05-2013, 01:56 PM	#2278
wannaklr Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2006 Location: Back In Iowa. Quad Cities to be exactish.. Oddometer: 6,809	I'm not buying a MOTUS because of this thread. __________________ Back in Iowa! I like my music like I like my women. Loud, angry and with bagpipes! From Scottie Boy "If you calculated the money spent versus time actually used, vaginas cost more per hour than the space shuttle."

03-05-2013, 03:56 PM	#2279
bross Where we riding to? Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Osoyoos, BC Oddometer: 3,524	Soooo, wonder how the Motus is doing? Thought I logged onto Days of our Lives for a second there.

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