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2012 Motus MST Preview

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SpeedwayRN · 03-11-2011, 03:54 PM

Bad Ass! Looks and sounds awsome!

Yes it will be too expensive. Yes it will be rough around the edges...they are an upstart what else would you expect?

But I don't care! Unless it rides and handles like a complete bag of jello I'm probably in for one!

sliphorn · 03-11-2011, 04:34 PM

Bad Ass, indeed! I like it. A lot.

Kevin_Duke · 03-11-2011, 05:24 PM

Initially, the whole concept seemed improbable. The more I learn, the more I like it.

Dr_Sprocket · 03-11-2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin_Duke

Initially, the whole concept seemed improbable. The more I learn, the more I like it.

How's about a MO-exclusive test ride? If they are riding across the country, surely they can swing by MO Central.

acecycleins · 03-11-2011, 06:32 PM

I would move to Birmingham in a hearbeat if I could work with the Marketing and Dealer Delvelopment teams. How could you not be pulling for this bike to succeed? I, also, believe that Buell building the 1190rs is just what he needed to revive himself.
Maybe is they were clever they would cross market themselves to dealers. Shhhhh. That's my in.....

Duken4evr · 03-12-2011, 09:45 AM

I agree - it seems improbable at first, but the engine design makes a lot of sense. I don't own a Corvette, but drove a friend's late model. That thing had so much power and torque, it is ridiculous, able to light up the rear tires at will on the freeway with the traction control turned off, and that is here in mile high Denver. This bike should have nice solid effortless thrusty power, be pretty fuel efficient and it should be simple to maintain. It will sound cool too.

It will be interesting to see how it plays out. I think these guys are onto something, both with their engine tech and with their marketing.

schizuki · 03-12-2011, 01:22 PM

The I'd-buy-a-Buell-if-they-had-a-modern-engine crowd will be all over this one. Not with money, of course. Unless by "money" you mean "excitable-puppy enthusiasm and no money."

pdad13 · 03-12-2011, 01:59 PM

Aw, let's be fair. The Buell didn't sell well for a number of reasons. The first being that it was butt-ugly. The second was that they released it with a couple of flaws. The third, and maybe most telling, is that the product mission was unclear and retail distribution strategy was all wrong. And after reading the inside story of the Buell demise, it's also clear that H-D had Mr. B. by the shorthairs.

The Motus is indeed interesting. They've got pretty big hurdles ahead of them, but at least they won't be tethered to a mothership that doesn't really believe in the cause.

Not sure if anyone noticed, but H-D is a bit of a mess currently.

BTW, GDI will not work over about 10,000 RPM currently, so the choice of a large displacement, relatively lowish rev motor makes a lot of sense.

Buzglyd · 03-12-2011, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by pdad13

Aw, let's be fair. The Buell didn't sell well for a number of reasons. The first being that it was butt-ugly. The second was that they released it with a couple of flaws. The third, and maybe most telling, is that the product mission was unclear and retail distribution strategy was all wrong. And after reading the inside story of the Buell demise, it's also clear that H-D had Mr. B. by the shorthairs.

The Motus is indeed interesting. They've got pretty big hurdles ahead of them, but at least they won't be tethered to a mothership that doesn't really believe in the cause.

Not sure if anyone noticed, but H-D is a bit of a mess currently.

BTW, GDI will not work over about 10,000 RPM currently, so the choice of a large displacement, relatively lowish rev motor makes a lot of sense.

He's alive!

Where have you been hiding pee bad?

03-11-2011, 02:32 PM	#1
Administrator Administrator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On My Bike Posts: 0	2012 Motus MST Preview Original Article: 2012 Motus MST Preview Please discuss the Motorcycle.com article 2012 Motus MST Preview in our Motorcycle Forums below. Use the reply button to let others know your comments or feedback on the article. Constructive criticism is always appreciated, along with your thoughts and personal opinions on the bikes and products we have tested.

03-11-2011, 06:32 PM	#6
acecycleins Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Georgia Posts: 4,129	I would move to Birmingham in a hearbeat if I could work with the Marketing and Dealer Delvelopment teams. How could you not be pulling for this bike to succeed? I, also, believe that Buell building the 1190rs is just what he needed to revive himself. Maybe is they were clever they would cross market themselves to dealers. Shhhhh. That's my in..... __________________ "Slack" - a state of being in which everything flows smoothly.....a frame of mind so at ease that the universe naturally cooperates.

03-12-2011, 09:45 AM	#7
Duken4evr Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 706	I agree - it seems improbable at first, but the engine design makes a lot of sense. I don't own a Corvette, but drove a friend's late model. That thing had so much power and torque, it is ridiculous, able to light up the rear tires at will on the freeway with the traction control turned off, and that is here in mile high Denver. This bike should have nice solid effortless thrusty power, be pretty fuel efficient and it should be simple to maintain. It will sound cool too. It will be interesting to see how it plays out. I think these guys are onto something, both with their engine tech and with their marketing. Last edited by Duken4evr : 03-12-2011 at 09:48 AM.

03-12-2011, 01:22 PM	#8
schizuki Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Just hangin' in Milan with Clara Posts: 5,002	The I'd-buy-a-Buell-if-they-had-a-modern-engine crowd will be all over this one. Not with money, of course. Unless by "money" you mean "excitable-puppy enthusiasm and no money." __________________ *Reverēre meam auctōritātem* "The armed resistance and the armed struggle are the path and the strategic choice for liberating the Palestinian land, from the Mediterranean sea to the Jordan river, and for the expulsion of the invaders and usurpers [Israel]... We won't relinquish one inch of the land of Palestine." - Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, December 14th, 2011.

03-12-2011, 01:59 PM	#9
pdad13 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,753	Aw, let's be fair. The Buell didn't sell well for a number of reasons. The first being that it was butt-ugly. The second was that they released it with a couple of flaws. The third, and maybe most telling, is that the product mission was unclear and retail distribution strategy was all wrong. And after reading the inside story of the Buell demise, it's also clear that H-D had Mr. B. by the shorthairs. The Motus is indeed interesting. They've got pretty big hurdles ahead of them, but at least they won't be tethered to a mothership that doesn't really believe in the cause. Not sure if anyone noticed, but H-D is a bit of a mess currently. BTW, GDI will not work over about 10,000 RPM currently, so the choice of a large displacement, relatively lowish rev motor makes a lot of sense. Last edited by pdad13 : 03-12-2011 at 02:05 PM.

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03-11-2011, 03:54 PM	#2
SpeedwayRN Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 96	Bad Ass! Looks and sounds awsome! Yes it will be too expensive. Yes it will be rough around the edges...they are an upstart what else would you expect? But I don't care! Unless it rides and handles like a complete bag of jello I'm probably in for one!

03-11-2011, 04:34 PM	#3
sliphorn Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 200	Bad Ass, indeed! I like it. A lot.

03-11-2011, 05:24 PM	#4
Kevin_Duke Motorcycle.com Staff Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,062	Initially, the whole concept seemed improbable. The more I learn, the more I like it.