We spotted a Motus today.
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/3829f5428f5d1fb50f404432376cd6b1.jpg)
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/67ae1227cc656205350f684ba23a28eb.jpg)
Nice. I'd buy this over an ST any day
Quote from: muskrat on September 15, 2013, 05:15:46 PM
Nice. I'd buy this over an ST any day
It sounded evil.
Wow, they've come a long way in a relatively short time. With at least one bike here on the street, Motus is ahead of the new Norton and others.
Quote from: Travman on September 15, 2013, 06:29:28 PM
Wow, they've come a long way in a relatively short time. With at least one bike here on the street, Motus is ahead of the new Norton and others.
He told us there's 5 test bikes running around.
That's what I thought, doesn't that plate have an "M" on it?
Quote from: muskrat on September 15, 2013, 05:15:46 PM
Nice. I'd buy this over an ST any day
Well, If Ducati made an updated ST with a Diavel motor and all the new gizmos, at less than 20k, the Motus would be tough to justify at 26k
I believe the Motus will be $31K.
Nice to see them getting around, though. Thanks for the pic.
I think for an ST bike, the big plus for the Motus would be two-up capacity (over the Duc ST series). Much more grunt from that 1650cc four, and maybe a bit more strength from the chassis. For solo work, it could be a bit much.
Of course the hydraulic valve adjusters would help the high-milers.
Looking forward to the ride reports.
Quote from: kopfjäger on September 15, 2013, 05:23:58 PM
It sounded evil.
The fun starts at 2:30. Its one of my favorite engine sounds ever.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kooYoibfeA&feature=youtube_gdata_player (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kooYoibfeA&feature=youtube_gdata_player)
sounds even better in person.
Quote from: Monsterlover on September 19, 2013, 07:26:51 PM
The fun starts at 2:30. Its one of my favorite engine sounds ever.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kooYoibfeA&feature=youtube_gdata_player (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kooYoibfeA&feature=youtube_gdata_player)
Sounds awesome but probably doesn't even make my "top 10" of favorite engine sounds.
Quote from: Ducatamount on September 20, 2013, 04:17:34 AM
Sounds awesome but probably doesn't even make my "top 10" of favorite engine sounds.
OK then. I started a thread. Post up :)
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=65251.msg1203195#msg1203195 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=65251.msg1203195#msg1203195)
I'm diggin' the engine design philosophy. Simple, can be tuned and worked on. V-4 with classic American Iron pushrod architecture... think half a Chevy small block.
It sounds fantastic, and that's just on crappy Youtube video. I would *love* to hear it in person.
More noises:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DByGC5AlY0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DByGC5AlY0)
Quote from: Moronic on September 16, 2013, 05:06:36 AM
I believe the Motus will be $31K.
31k?!! Ouch!!!
Who's their target market? The BMW guys?
Seems the price point is too high.
Small manufacturer and Made in 'Murica!! = ass pucker prices