Motus - American V-Four Sport Tourer?

[duccarlos]

is it as low as it seems from that camera angle?

[Triple J]

is it as low as it seems from that camera angle?

Compared to my SMT it is very low, but the SMT is a tall bike. I don't remember exactly, but I'd say the seat height was close to an old Monster maybe. It felt low (but I'm used to the SMT), but not unreasonably so.

[DucHead]

is it as low as it seems from that camera angle?

IMO, that camera angle is bad for all motorcycles.

[Speedbag]

There's a cool multi-page article on the Motus V4 engine in the new issue of Hot Rod.

I'd love to have just the engine, let alone the whole bike.

[Travman]

It actually feels narrow when you sit on it...and it's lighter than any Guzzi I've ridden. I can't wait to test ride one.

Where did you get the chance to sit on one?  You owned a Griso right?  If he Motus is lighter than a Griso that's pretty good for a sport tourer.

[Triple J]

Where did you get the chance to sit on one?  You owned a Griso right?  If he Motus is lighter than a Griso that's pretty good for a sport tourer.

They had a booth at the Laguna GP where you could sit on either bike. I don't know if it's lighter than the Griso...but it felt lighter picking it up from the kickstand.

[scooterd145]

On Friday I talked with both the engineer guys (they are pro Ducati BTW, and one of them has/had an ST4S). The bike in the picture above was the "short" version. the other one had full bags etc and was a taller version. Their goal is under 550 wet, the seat is AMAZINGLY narrow. Could not even get a ballpark guess out of them for a price though. The quote was, "if we knew it would be public". Really intersting couple of guys that on Friday were fielding pretty well any question you asked. I would say they are VERY pro-Americn and even talked about being in Alabama and right next to the track etc. After my Uncle sat on it he basically said this bike will replace his ST4s assuming it happens. everything about it spewed qulaity for sure, of course they are prototypes but they were using top of the line components with TONS of adjustability for them that is for sure.

[BK_856er]

I'm 75% sure I chased one of these in the twisties for about 10min last week.  Figured I was coming up to the usual slug that I'd need to get around pronto, but this thing wicked it up and I was shocked at how balanced it seemed at pace for what looked from the rear to be a touring type bike.  Definitely had some get up and go, too.  Found out later that Motus was having a demo day near there (Alices) the following day, so maybe this was a scouting trip.  Here's a crappy screen capture from the video I was rolling.  Unfortunately the only exhaust note I could make out was from my own bike.

BK

[muskrat]

I got a chance to see it and sit on it here in Dallas a few weeks back.  I was impressed with the design, fitment and the bike felt just right for long-haul service.  A friend who is 5'6 was flat footed on the bike.  I hope they come through and start building them in because this is a bike I WILL own.  Hearing the guy make passes on the service road was also great.

[zarn02]

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/motus-kmv4-crate-motor/

[ducatiz]

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/motus-kmv4-crate-motor/

interesting.

i wish ducati did crate motors.. :-/

[Speedbag]

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/motus-kmv4-crate-motor/

Oh. My. 

A new project is forming in my brain. 

[lawbreaker]

On Friday I talked with both the engineer guys (they are pro Ducati BTW, and one of them has/had an ST4S). The bike in the picture above was the "short" version. the other one had full bags etc and was a taller version. Their goal is under 550 wet, the seat is AMAZINGLY narrow. Could not even get a ballpark guess out of them for a price though. The quote was, "if we knew it would be public". Really intersting couple of guys that on Friday were fielding pretty well any question you asked. I would say they are VERY pro-Americn and even talked about being in Alabama and right next to the track etc. After my Uncle sat on it he basically said this bike will replace his ST4s assuming it happens. everything about it spewed qulaity for sure, of course they are prototypes but they were using top of the line components with TONS of adjustability for them that is for sure.

Both prototype bikes are titled and full roadworthy. I heard one of the Motus guys tell a guy (at the Laguna GP) that if they had the time , they'd take the bike beyond the track grounds and go for a test ride.. Cool dudes fo' sho'

If its not umpteen zillion dollars, I would definitely pull the trigger on one.


And the exhaust note is killer !

[Travman]

Oh. My. 

A new project is forming in my brain. 

Are you thinking of sticking the Motus V4 in a modified Ducati frame. 

[Speedbag]

Basically.