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[Sixxxxer]

Originally Posted by drewpy

I am the slowest person on the board, Im dating a bathing suite model, and trip is truly gay

3/3 are true

Amorok is totally slower than you.

[Gas Man]

Motus Motorcycles Unveils The MST Series American Tourer Bike

From Cyril's Blog





See more pics in above link.

A new American motorcycle company designing a modern tourer bike is an event worth all your attention. Even more when this company invested 3 years or research and development to equip its model with a brand new engine, the first tgasoline direct injected V4 engine. With its new model in 2 version (MST & Premium MST-R), Motus is entering an existing market segment of comfortable sport bikes designed for high performance touring but with a uniquely American engine. Designed by Motus, engine was built by Pratt & Miller Engineering in New Hudson, Michigan, one of the world’s most sophisticated engineering firms. The Motus MST’s were revealed last Thursday March 10th in Daytona during the Progressive International Motorcycle Show. I was present, had the opportunity to climb on it, heard it run but didn’t have yet the opportunity to ride it. So, here what I was told.

Brian Case, Vice President and Design Director. “When we started designing the ultimate, modern American street bike, we realized quickly that we needed a purpose built engine. We didn’t focus on maximum horsepower; we focused on heightening the rider experience at all speeds. To us, that means a lot of torque over a wide RPM range, low vibes, high efficiency and bulletproof durability. Enter the KMV4, a liquid cooled, 1650cc V4 with gasoline direct injection. We hope the MST series will appeal to several kinds of riders. Some sport bike riders are looking for more comfort without sacrificing performance. Some cruiser riders want better performance and would love to find an American alternative”

Lee Conn, President. “We didn’t set out to make a sport tourer, initially. It wasn’t until after the dust settled from brainstorming about our ultimate dreambike that we realized the concept had all the ingredients of what is generally known as a sport tourer. Then, we polled hundreds of riders to determine the optimal feature set for things like fuel capacity targets, number of electrical outlets, suspension preferences, etc. That process helped us get to know the target customers a lot better.”- Lee Conn

Regarding the engine, gasoline direct injection is a proven technology where fuel is digitally atomized at extremely high pressures and injected directly into the combustion chamber, as opposed to conventional port fuel injection where fuel is applied in the intake ports. Through the use of highly advanced engine management systems, fuel delivery can be precisely optimized for increased power with better fuel economy and reduced emissions. The highly atomized fuel also cools the air-fuel mixture, allowing increased compression for better power and efficiency. Direct injected engines can increase power and torque by up to 10%, while reducing emissions as much as 25% during cold starts when most harmful exhaust emissions are typically created.

Production- development of the MST is ongoing and an initial production date will be set after durability testing, likely as a 2012 model. Motus motorcycles will be distributed and serviced through high quality dealerships. No definitive price is announced but I was told that the MST and the Premium MST-R should be offered at a price affordable to a wide range of bikers.

[Particle Man]

Looks like a KTM mixed with a Honda and a Kawasaki

I can't say I don't like it...

[Gas Man]

How about a naked version featured in this video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UxLXjjGH4U

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

How about a naked version featured in this video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UxLXjjGH4U

No side view? WTF... sounds good though...

[pauldun170]

direct Injected V4?
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[derf]

Motus on the track

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhaRd...embedded#at=49

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

Gotta have something hightech on it so they can put a premium price on the bike. Would you buy it if they stuck with carbs?

Put 51K miles on an SV with carbs, never had an issue with them.

I've honestly had more problems with FI systems. Tons of stumbling and jerking unless you get it dyno tuned.

As for a sport tourer, Triumph ST for me please.

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by derf

Motus on the track

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhaRd...embedded#at=49

I'll take mine naked please.

[Gas Man]

Sounds GREAT!!!