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Started by kopfjäger, September 15, 2013, 03:39:39 PM

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kopfjäger

We spotted a Motus today.



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muskrat

Nice.   I'd buy this over an ST any day
Can we thin the gene pool? 

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kopfjäger

Quote from: muskrat on September 15, 2013, 05:15:46 PM
Nice.   I'd buy this over an ST any day

It sounded evil.
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Travman

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.

kopfjäger

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.
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Speeddog

That's what I thought, doesn't that plate have an "M" on it?
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Raux

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

Moronic

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.

Monsterlover

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muskrat

sounds even better in person.
Can we thin the gene pool? 

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Ducatamount

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

Sounds awesome but probably doesn't even make my "top 10" of favorite engine sounds.
half fast

Monsterlover

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
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duc_fan

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
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Pedro-bot

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.
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Small manufacturer and Made in 'Murica!!  = ass pucker prices
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