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clutchthirty
I like it, reminds me of my friend's excellent KTM adventure. But I would surely kill myself with 180 hp.
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I've heard about these guys too. The torque numbers are amazing, kind of a niche market, but I'd sure like to see them succeed. There are two negatives going against the bike, the price - $30,000 US, for us Canadians, I think that's about $38,000 CDN. Also, it is chain drive, believe it or not, one of the demographics they are catering to is sport/touring. Being one of those guys, I know that sport/tourers like shafties. That's a little nitpicking, I like the concept and really hope it is able to be successful.IBA# 12860
Iron Butt SS1000 & BB1500
1984 KZ1100R
2008 Kawasaki KLR650
2011 Concours 1400
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Is it me or is the stance just a little bit awkward, not quite as forward, not quite upright. Looks a little uncomfortable - maybe it's the bars, the rider seems a little between hunched over and upright and look where his brake foot is.
Then again Trevor, if you like it (and more importantly, your wife won't murder you in your sleep for bringing home yet ANOTHER bike) more power to ya!----------------------------------------------------------------
2014 BMW F800GSA | 1981 GS850GX | 1982 GS750T (now the son-in-laws) | 1983 GS750ES | 1983 Honda V45 Magna (needs some love) | 1980 Yamaha GT80 and LB80 "Chappy" | 1973 and 1975 Honda XL250 projects
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Cycle World first looked at Motus several years ago. Interesting...pushrods.1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red
2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.
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bluewool
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A Motus would be so BA, but do they even produce these for sale? I live in the middle of nowhere so obviously I wouldn't even know where to go to look at one. 180HP is usable Clutchthirty, it's all about self control and no using more then 1/3 throttle unless there is dry pavement
That torque curve... Ah hell, that torque line is Awesome!!! Makes my B-king look torque-less.
Trevor if you follow this endeavor I wish you luck! I can't decide which one is uglier, your K or the Motus...Jedz Moto
1988 Honda GL1500-6
2002 Honda Reflex 250
2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
Originally posted by Hayabuser
Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.
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Originally posted by Jedz123 View PostA Motus would be so BA, but do they even produce these for sale? I live in the middle of nowhere so obviously I wouldn't even know where to go to look at one. 180HP is usable Clutchthirty, it's all about self control and no using more then 1/3 throttle unless there is dry pavement
That torque curve... Ah hell, that torque line is Awesome!!! Makes my B-king look torque-less.
Trevor if you follow this endeavor I wish you luck! I can't decide which one is uglier, your K or the Motus...No signature :(
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Originally posted by trevor View PostAhh I'm a big talker. lol...besides not sure what this bike could do that mine doesn't already do.
All I got buddy.Jedz Moto
1988 Honda GL1500-6
2002 Honda Reflex 250
2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
Originally posted by Hayabuser
Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.
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Originally posted by bluewool View PostUh it's pretty obvious Trevor it could be less reliable and harder to get parts for... Coin toss if they'd be more expensive though
Originally posted by Jedz123 View PostLOl, Honestly other then the unique flying V4 sound note, think the list would be near 0. Oh maybe eat more chain lube and drive chain components, and double your monthly payment...
All I got buddy.No signature :(
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