A new Sport touring from the United States of a brand unknown in this country? The manufacturer of Motus presented the MST yesterday for the first time the public. We show the first images of v4 Tourers and provide an overview of the technology.
Photo show to the Motus MST.
Needs still a further sport touring motorcycle world? Definitely, finds Lee Conn, the head of Motus motorcycles. The idea to construct a motorcycle from scratch was the creators of Motus after a long autumn exit in 2007. Some riders complained of lack comfort of their bikes another finally wish to longer range, the driver of a cruiser wanted more performance. Also better wind protection, less weight and a pleasant seat height were points that were brought to paper. The outlined features were a Sport touring - but everything has been on the market, could not inspire the guys at Motus. A real Sport touring - made in United States - should her.
After a long development period, Motus finally presented the MST - a comfortable Sport touring with massive v4 engine. The first data impress: torque at 4500/min. capacity is 90 degree v4, 1645 cubic centimeter displacement, gasoline direct injection, around 160 HP at 7800 rpm, 120 nm in the United States on everything, and at the first sight on the engine could one think Motus has a V8 big block in the middle of divided and planted in their motorcycle. But the KMV4 motor was developed completely even. It remains unclear why the makers but have opted for a valve timing of pushrods. Although Harley-Davidson also used this technique in their motorcycles, and Potter pushrods in the Yamaha MT-01, however, is this technique today considered obsolete, as the maximum speed is limited.
Also apply two valves per cylinder, as many work in the MST, obsolete. The development of the engine engineers involved however, who have already designed racing engines for the American Indy-car series – the engine should so much to endure. A further version with even more power is already planned, but the makers of Motus want to wait once as the standard MST arrives.
On the other installed components Motus has not saved also: fully adjustable Ohlins fork, wave brake discs with four-piston saddles, space frame, chain tension of eccentric adjustable - if this bike is so equipped at an attractive price in a series, should some manufacturers concerns get. But here's the rub. Currently the bike is still manufactured in series, Motus touring soon by the United States to find merchants that wish to market the brand. On the road motorcyclists should be asked for their opinion on the design - the proposals could then be fed to the 2012er model.
The machine is expected to have potential. But also many other bikes, which have again disappeared from the market after a short time had that. Ultimately the Motus MST probably mainly on price will be sell - he is still not known but unfortunately still.
Technical data
Dry weight: 227 kg
Displacement: 1654 Cm3, v4, two valves per cylinder
Power: 161 HP at 7800 RPM
Torque: 122 NM at 4500 RPM
Fuel tank capacity: 22.7 litres
Front brake: 320 mm wave double discs with four-piston saddles
Brakes rear: wave disc with twin piston saddle
Suspension front: fully adjustable Ohlins fork with 43 mm diameter, 120 mm travel
Suspension rear: single shock rear shock with adjustable preload, 120 mm travel
Seat height: 78 cm
Needs still a further sport touring motorcycle world? Definitely, finds Lee Conn, the head of Motus motorcycles. The idea to construct a motorcycle from scratch was the creators of Motus after a long autumn exit in 2007. Some riders complained of lack comfort of their bikes another finally wish to longer range, the driver of a cruiser wanted more performance. Also better wind protection, less weight and a pleasant seat height were points that were brought to paper. The outlined features were a Sport touring - but everything has been on the market, could not inspire the guys at Motus. A real Sport touring - made in United States - should her.
After a long development period, Motus finally presented the MST - a comfortable Sport touring with massive v4 engine. The first data impress: torque at 4500/min. capacity is 90 degree v4, 1645 cubic centimeter displacement, gasoline direct injection, around 160 HP at 7800 rpm, 120 nm in the United States on everything, and at the first sight on the engine could one think Motus has a V8 big block in the middle of divided and planted in their motorcycle. But the KMV4 motor was developed completely even. It remains unclear why the makers but have opted for a valve timing of pushrods. Although Harley-Davidson also used this technique in their motorcycles, and Potter pushrods in the Yamaha MT-01, however, is this technique today considered obsolete, as the maximum speed is limited.
Also apply two valves per cylinder, as many work in the MST, obsolete. The development of the engine engineers involved however, who have already designed racing engines for the American Indy-car series – the engine should so much to endure. A further version with even more power is already planned, but the makers of Motus want to wait once as the standard MST arrives.
On the other installed components Motus has not saved also: fully adjustable Ohlins fork, wave brake discs with four-piston saddles, space frame, chain tension of eccentric adjustable - if this bike is so equipped at an attractive price in a series, should some manufacturers concerns get. But here's the rub. Currently the bike is still manufactured in series, Motus touring soon by the United States to find merchants that wish to market the brand. On the road motorcyclists should be asked for their opinion on the design - the proposals could then be fed to the 2012er model.
The machine is expected to have potential. But also many other bikes, which have again disappeared from the market after a short time had that. Ultimately the Motus MST probably mainly on price will be sell - he is still not known but unfortunately still.
Technical data
Dry weight: 227 kg
Displacement: 1654 Cm3, v4, two valves per cylinder
Power: 161 HP at 7800 RPM
Torque: 122 NM at 4500 RPM
Fuel tank capacity: 22.7 litres
Front brake: 320 mm wave double discs with four-piston saddles
Brakes rear: wave disc with twin piston saddle
Suspension front: fully adjustable Ohlins fork with 43 mm diameter, 120 mm travel
Suspension rear: single shock rear shock with adjustable preload, 120 mm travel
Seat height: 78 cm
