MOTUS: New Sport Tourer to be built in Alabama

[Paulvt1]

Impressive. I wish them all the best.

[GB]

Originally Posted by Tripped1

Yeah they need to make a naked


For certain.

They have 2 models planned, a naked would be great too..

If anyone's at Daytona and meets up with them, maybe you could find out ballpark price, and what is the retailer plan...

[jimmex]

Originally Posted by Gadget Boy

This looks like a KTM headlight..



The Motus VP sitting on it... the bike looks diminutive..



the back end..

That thing looks sweet, and with a super torquey V4 should be a pleasure to ride. I like it.

[McNeal]

Originally Posted by Moronic

Surely the price would have to be in the $50K plus range for them even to bother.

Not necessarily. I remember reading somewhere that while the engine was first being deployed in a motorcycle it wasn't the sole objective. Depending on the investors the bike could be sold at a much lower price point if they weren't worried about running a profitable motorcycle business, but had a larger target in mind. The motorcycle is simple a means of getting press. Already there's quite a bit of attention being paid to this bike/engine because it's an American made motorcycle. With that in mind it's possible the bike could be sold at Ducati prices instead of KLR prices.

[LuciferMutt]

Originally Posted by McNeal

. With that in mind it's possible the bike could be sold at Ducati prices instead of KLR prices.

Do you mean KTM?

[McNeal]

Originally Posted by DevilNinjaDog

Do you mean KTM?

No, from the sounds of it there are folks who were wanting the bike sold at KLR prices. Of course, I wouldn't complain either, but that's not likely to happen. Production could be limited because they don't have the facilities to produce more. Not because the bike is priced so high there's only going to be a limited number of buyers. If the bike was priced like a Ducati I would certainly think there'd be enough American riders wanting a modern bike that would willing step up to the plate even with the limited dealer network.

It will be interesting to see how much they ask for the bike. It's got some oddities in the styling, but there's something about it that I like.

[kraven]

Originally Posted by McNeal

No, from the sounds of it there are folks who were wanting the bike sold at KLR prices. Of course, I wouldn't complain either, but that's not likely to happen. Production could be limited because they don't have the facilities to produce more. Not because the bike is priced so high there's only going to be a limited number of buyers. If the bike was priced like a Ducati I would certainly think there'd be enough American riders wanting a modern bike that would willing step up to the plate even with the limited dealer network.

It will be interesting to see how much they ask for the bike. It's got some oddities in the styling, but there's something about it that I like.

I think it's only unemployed guys who hang out on ADVrider and comment all day that want it priced like a KLR.
The consumers who can and will buy at a reasonable price point are really your KTM/BMW/MG buyers who want exclusivity and can afford to pay for it.
Every bike has styling oddities. It's part of what people like in a bike like this.

[basque]

Originally Posted by kraven

I think it's only unemployed guys who hang out on ADVrider and comment all day that want it priced like a KLR.
The consumers who can and will buy at a reasonable price point are really your KTM/BMW/MG buyers who want exclusivity and can afford to pay for it.
Every bike has styling oddities. It's part of what people like in a bike like this.

But, again... there are styling oddities and then there's just plain blah...

I'm not saying it's the ugliest bike ever, but there's so much more potential there.

The engine, american-made, torque for days... what's not to like?

But there's no denying that looks matter. Big time.

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/20...sign-strength/

[PegasoPat]

I love what they are doing, actually building something rather than sitting around and bitching. The engine looks amazing to me and I love the "note". But what really interest me is seeing if the engine would be avaliable for installation in a small experimental aircraft! Crazy I know but what the hell. I wish Motus the best of luck, anybody that wants to design, build and hire in America, has my total support.

[1LIFE2LIVE]

www.motorcycle.com has a write up in today's issue - check it out.

[bk brkr baker]

Originally Posted by PegasoPat

I love what they are doing, actually building something rather than sitting around and bitching. The engine looks amazing to me and I love the "note". But what really interest me is seeing if the engine would be avaliable for installation in a small experimental aircraft! Crazy I know but what the hell. I wish Motus the best of luck, anybody that wants to design, build and hire in America, has my total support.

Or to fly closer to the ground , how about an updated version of the Morgan?

With the 160 HP Motus for power it could be fun.

[MZRider]

Originally Posted by bk brkr baker

Or to fly closer to the ground , how about an updated version of the Morgan?

With the 160 HP Motus for power it could be fun.

Morgan themselves are building an updated three-wheeler, only with S&S power. http://www.morgan3wheeler.co.uk/home.html

[gplutt]

Originally Posted by MZRider

Morgan themselves are building an updated three-wheeler, only with S&S power. http://www.morgan3wheeler.co.uk/home.html

http://cycle-car.com/

Made right here in Seattle.

[LocuL]

Originally Posted by jimmex

That thing looks sweet, and with a super torquey V4 should be a pleasure to ride. I like it.

yep

ktm headlight

[GB]

Originally Posted by 1LIFE2LIVE

www.motorcycle.com has a write up in today's issue - check it out.

"Pricing is yet to be determined, but as it’s a niche bike built in small volumes, expect a price tag that reflects that. Then again, volume will depend on the number of dealers interested, and that in turn could help lower costs. "

What will the market bear price wise for this bike, keeping in mind the ZX14 - a bike in the same ballpark weight and power -, which can be set up with heli bars for a more upright riding position..?