Motus?

[Dan K]

Did the Motus bikes ever deliver? Have heard nothing, their website is up and says Spring/Summer 2013, but I haven't heard or seen anything regarding production bikes...? Priced way out of my range, but still interested.

 -Dan

[Sport-Touring]

[Spanky]

Me too. A Motus is first on my list, right after the rich girlfriend.  

[blakebird]

I check their site every couple weeks....it hasn't been updated for a while.

This close to the target date it's probably a busy place  -  at least I hope it is  

[Bender]

The first small run of production bikes are done... I think 5 each..ready for testing. They have a few dealers lined up... still in the running for production... let me see if I can locate an update that was sent to me at work.

[HipGnosis]

The first small run of production bikes are done... I think 5 each..

Each?  As in 'more than one model'?  What 'chu talkin 'bout Willis?

I stopped paying attention when they dropped direct injection (but didn't drop the price).

[garry]

Things have been quiet on the EBR front too (regarding production bikes, new models). I would really like to see both brands survive. Variety is good.

[nater]

Things have been quite on the EBR front too (regarding production bikes, new models). I would really like to see both brands survive. Variety is good.

Are they still racing in the AMA superbike series?

[Cobalt]

Each?  As in 'more than one model'?  What 'chu talkin 'bout Willis?

I stopped paying attention when they dropped direct injection (but didn't drop the price).

Yes, two flavors of the same bike. The R spec is   -er than the regular one, which is already pretty   -worthy.

[bomber]

Things have been quite on the EBR front too (regarding production bikes, new models). I would really like to see both brands survive. Variety is good.

My understanding is that EBR has signed some dealers . . . . . .this is a good sign . . . . I agree, the more choices, the better!

[DogBoy]

Are they still racing in the AMA superbike series?

Yes.

[mxvet57]

Another bike I can't afford.

[Justin]

Man.  If I win that lottery, I will have an MST-R.  

[Giaka]

Another bike I can't afford.

ABICA

[falconati]

Things have been quiet on the EBR front too (regarding production bikes, new models). I would really like to see both brands survive. Variety is good.

I spoke with Erik 2 weeks ago.

1.) Yes, still racing in AMA
2.) Still selling 1190s at a good clip
3.) Higher volume (lower price) model will be coming out this fall, stay tuned

[Justin]

Crap - just saw the prices. I hope enough people buy them at that price to cover the r&d, so the price drops to where us normal folk can get one.

[james_g]

Bless them for making this bike but I am really struggling with why a U.S. make can't produce a model that's actually reasonably priced. $30k gets you into a Panigale R or a Connie 14 with complete Ohlins aftermarket suspension .

I don't understand why one of these guys can't pull a Bimota and use a motor off a GSX-R and wrap a new frame around it. At that price point you have to specifically want to buy an American bike and specifically a Motus for this to even remotely make sense. I get it that R&D is pricey and the big names all have that baked in and years of experience but it would seem that these guys could have piggy-backed off of known tech for their first outlay and gotten people into the brand. And by known tech I don't mean the motor off a Sportster. I mean a proper sport bike motor.

james

[tomek]

It is nice but not exceptional bike . I don`t see them surviving long term . For 35 grand you can buy zx14/k13/etc. and  liter bike .

[Silverbird]

What is there to test?  It's just an engine with a bunch of high end aftermarket parts strapped to it  

[Squareman357]

It is nice but not exceptional bike . I don`t see them surviving long term . For 35 grand you can buy zx14/k13/etc. and  liter bike .

This right here.  For $35K I can get a K1300S fully road read AND a S1000RR with the track goodies.  Come on...that's just TOO much damn money for not enough bike.

[Orson]

What is there to test?  

Torque.

It's not just for breakfast anymore