RaWarrior
Well-Known Member
So the American V4 Motus will definitely be coming to market for the '13 model year. Hooray V4!
Good news, it comes in a 165hp standard and 185hp "R" version. Bad news, it starts at $31k, if you want the R version make that $37k. And you don't get all that much with the base model....touring staples like adjustable windshields and heated grips are extra-cost options.
More bad news: it's a very generic looking sport tourer. Will fit right in with all the BMW's at the Hair Club for Men. Doesn't look mean, fast, aggressive whatsoever. It's as menacing as the average dishwasher.
I was kind of hoping this would end up being the "gen2" I was hoping for, but as a lot of people guessed it's priced well beyond the reach of most riders, and isn't a bike I'd be interested in even if it was half the price. Still, here's hoping the upstart company finds a niche and grows, since they designed a pretty sweet engine. Now if they'd rotate it 90* and ditch the stupid hardbags and fairings, we'd be in business.
Here's the listing from the Motus website
2013 Motus MST- starting at $30,975
2013 Motus MST Standard Equipment
• V4 Baby Block, 1650cc liquid cooled, 165 horsepower
• 6-Speed, dual-overdrive
• Electronic fuel injection
• throttle control
• 720w alternator
• ?hlins R&T adjustable
• Progressive mono-shock rear suspension with remote preload adjuster
• Brembo calipers
• Aluminum wheels with wave rotors
• Powerlet port
• Michelin tires
• Removable side cases by Givi
• Premium Sargent seat
• 20,000 mile XW-ring chain by RK
• Hybrid rear sprocket with lifetime warranty
• Centerstand
2013 Motus MST Optional Equipment
• 30 liter top case by Givi
• Adjustable windscreen
• Adjustable handlebars
• Dual rear Powerlet port
• Heated seat
• Heated grips
• Premium low seat by Sargent
• Rear storage rack
• Touring windscreen
2013 Motus MST Color Options
• Speed Silver Metallic
• Flame Red Metallic
2013 Motus MST Warranty
• 2 years, unlimited mileage
2013 Motus MST-R- starting at $36,975
2013 Motus MST-R Standard Equipment
• V4R Baby Block, 1650cc liquid cooled, 185 horsepower
• 6-Speed, dual-overdrive
• Electronic fuel injection
• Electronic throttle control
• 720w alternator
• ?hlins R&T NIX adjustable front suspension
• ?hlins TTX mono-shock rear suspension with remote preload adjuster
• Brembo M4 monoblock calipers
• Forged OZ aluminum wheels with wave rotors
• 3 Powerlet ports
• Michelin tires
• Removable side cases by Givi
• Premium Sargent seat
• 20,000 mile XW-ring chain by RK
• Hybrid rear sprocket with lifetime warranty
• Centerstand
2013 Motus MST-R Optional Equipment
• 30 liter top case by Givi
• Adjustable windscreen
• Adjustable handlebars
• BST carbon fiber wheels
• Heated seat
• Heated grips
• Premium low seat by Sargent
• Rear storage rack
• Touring windscreen
2013 Motus MST-R Color Options
• Strong White
• Carbon Black
2013 Motus MST-R Warranty
2 years, unlimited mileage
Good news, it comes in a 165hp standard and 185hp "R" version. Bad news, it starts at $31k, if you want the R version make that $37k. And you don't get all that much with the base model....touring staples like adjustable windshields and heated grips are extra-cost options.
More bad news: it's a very generic looking sport tourer. Will fit right in with all the BMW's at the Hair Club for Men. Doesn't look mean, fast, aggressive whatsoever. It's as menacing as the average dishwasher.
I was kind of hoping this would end up being the "gen2" I was hoping for, but as a lot of people guessed it's priced well beyond the reach of most riders, and isn't a bike I'd be interested in even if it was half the price. Still, here's hoping the upstart company finds a niche and grows, since they designed a pretty sweet engine. Now if they'd rotate it 90* and ditch the stupid hardbags and fairings, we'd be in business.
Here's the listing from the Motus website
2013 Motus MST- starting at $30,975
2013 Motus MST Standard Equipment
• V4 Baby Block, 1650cc liquid cooled, 165 horsepower
• 6-Speed, dual-overdrive
• Electronic fuel injection
• throttle control
• 720w alternator
• ?hlins R&T adjustable
• Progressive mono-shock rear suspension with remote preload adjuster
• Brembo calipers
• Aluminum wheels with wave rotors
• Powerlet port
• Michelin tires
• Removable side cases by Givi
• Premium Sargent seat
• 20,000 mile XW-ring chain by RK
• Hybrid rear sprocket with lifetime warranty
• Centerstand
2013 Motus MST Optional Equipment
• 30 liter top case by Givi
• Adjustable windscreen
• Adjustable handlebars
• Dual rear Powerlet port
• Heated seat
• Heated grips
• Premium low seat by Sargent
• Rear storage rack
• Touring windscreen
2013 Motus MST Color Options
• Speed Silver Metallic
• Flame Red Metallic
2013 Motus MST Warranty
• 2 years, unlimited mileage
2013 Motus MST-R- starting at $36,975
2013 Motus MST-R Standard Equipment
• V4R Baby Block, 1650cc liquid cooled, 185 horsepower
• 6-Speed, dual-overdrive
• Electronic fuel injection
• Electronic throttle control
• 720w alternator
• ?hlins R&T NIX adjustable front suspension
• ?hlins TTX mono-shock rear suspension with remote preload adjuster
• Brembo M4 monoblock calipers
• Forged OZ aluminum wheels with wave rotors
• 3 Powerlet ports
• Michelin tires
• Removable side cases by Givi
• Premium Sargent seat
• 20,000 mile XW-ring chain by RK
• Hybrid rear sprocket with lifetime warranty
• Centerstand
2013 Motus MST-R Optional Equipment
• 30 liter top case by Givi
• Adjustable windscreen
• Adjustable handlebars
• BST carbon fiber wheels
• Heated seat
• Heated grips
• Premium low seat by Sargent
• Rear storage rack
• Touring windscreen
2013 Motus MST-R Color Options
• Strong White
• Carbon Black
2013 Motus MST-R Warranty
2 years, unlimited mileage