Motus Motorcycles

[Kerry_129]

OSP, I think there's a difference between discussing shit, and declaring something to BE shit based on xyz characteristic. I hear ya though, and it's kinda like when it always makes me when a new bike hits the net/rags & 90% of what you hear is "OMFG look at that hideous exhaust".

At the end of the day, how a street-bike "works" boils down to whether it stirs the soul & puts a smile on the face of the rider, not whether it looks good on a spec. sheet.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by Kerry_129

OSP, I think there's a difference between discussing shit, and declaring something to BE shit based on xyz characteristic. I hear ya though, and it's kinda like when it always makes me when a new bike hits the net/rags & 90% of what you hear is "OMFG look at that hideous exhaust".

At the end of the day, how a street-bike "works" boils down to whether it stirs the soul & puts a smile on the face of the rider, not whether it looks good on a spec. sheet.

I just don't see what's wrong with asking questions or having an opinion?

[Rangerscott]

Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

I just don't see what's wrong with asking questions or having an opinion?

Fuck yo coaach tigger.

[OneNotSoSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Well in that case.... I once drank almost 70 beers in a 36 hour period, I'm faster than most squids, and I never had sex before I met ONSSP.

2/3 of that is true...

The one that's not true is that he's faster than most. He totally never had sex before he met me

Originally Posted by derf

I'm a pussy: I get drunk off a 6 pack, I', slower than most squids, and I never had sex with with ONSSP

1/3 of those is true

Originally Posted by Dave

Nah Nah bro, you can say you had sex...its just that you'd never made love until you met onssp


Semi related: the android autocorrect for onssp is inseparable

Aww! haha! Cute!

[dReWpY]

I am the slowest person on the board, Im dating a bathing suite model, and trip is truly gay

3/3 are true

[goof2]

Originally Posted by drewpy

I am the slowest person on the board, Im dating a bathing suite model, and trip is truly gay

3/3 are true

Fuck your lying ass. I'm definitely slower.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by drewpy

I am the slowest person on the board, Im dating a bathing suite model, and trip is truly gay

3/3 are true

you also cant spell

[Sixxxxer]

Originally Posted by drewpy

I am the slowest person on the board, Im dating a bathing suite model, and trip is truly gay

3/3 are true

Amorok is totally slower than you.

[Gas Man]

Motus Motorcycles Unveils The MST Series American Tourer Bike

From Cyril's Blog





See more pics in above link.

A new American motorcycle company designing a modern tourer bike is an event worth all your attention. Even more when this company invested 3 years or research and development to equip its model with a brand new engine, the first tgasoline direct injected V4 engine. With its new model in 2 version (MST & Premium MST-R), Motus is entering an existing market segment of comfortable sport bikes designed for high performance touring but with a uniquely American engine. Designed by Motus, engine was built by Pratt & Miller Engineering in New Hudson, Michigan, one of the world’s most sophisticated engineering firms. The Motus MST’s were revealed last Thursday March 10th in Daytona during the Progressive International Motorcycle Show. I was present, had the opportunity to climb on it, heard it run but didn’t have yet the opportunity to ride it. So, here what I was told.

Brian Case, Vice President and Design Director. “When we started designing the ultimate, modern American street bike, we realized quickly that we needed a purpose built engine. We didn’t focus on maximum horsepower; we focused on heightening the rider experience at all speeds. To us, that means a lot of torque over a wide RPM range, low vibes, high efficiency and bulletproof durability. Enter the KMV4, a liquid cooled, 1650cc V4 with gasoline direct injection. We hope the MST series will appeal to several kinds of riders. Some sport bike riders are looking for more comfort without sacrificing performance. Some cruiser riders want better performance and would love to find an American alternative”

Lee Conn, President. “We didn’t set out to make a sport tourer, initially. It wasn’t until after the dust settled from brainstorming about our ultimate dreambike that we realized the concept had all the ingredients of what is generally known as a sport tourer. Then, we polled hundreds of riders to determine the optimal feature set for things like fuel capacity targets, number of electrical outlets, suspension preferences, etc. That process helped us get to know the target customers a lot better.”- Lee Conn

Regarding the engine, gasoline direct injection is a proven technology where fuel is digitally atomized at extremely high pressures and injected directly into the combustion chamber, as opposed to conventional port fuel injection where fuel is applied in the intake ports. Through the use of highly advanced engine management systems, fuel delivery can be precisely optimized for increased power with better fuel economy and reduced emissions. The highly atomized fuel also cools the air-fuel mixture, allowing increased compression for better power and efficiency. Direct injected engines can increase power and torque by up to 10%, while reducing emissions as much as 25% during cold starts when most harmful exhaust emissions are typically created.

Production- development of the MST is ongoing and an initial production date will be set after durability testing, likely as a 2012 model. Motus motorcycles will be distributed and serviced through high quality dealerships. No definitive price is announced but I was told that the MST and the Premium MST-R should be offered at a price affordable to a wide range of bikers.