Comments on: Motus MST-01: Direct Injection, 2 Valves per Cylinder, 1650cc, 140hp, Made in America

By: Diego

Diego — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:41:21 +0000

If they designed a v4 based on the Lancia masterpiece but with injection
and modern pressure die cast technology then wed have something even
more compact and worth raving about.

By: Zimtok

Zimtok — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:01:15 +0000

The American market is a funny thing.
There are certain expectations that the majority of the buyers want in a “cruiser” type motorcycle. Big displacement, lots of torque, low rumble from the exhaust…. Most American motorcyclists don’t go for long touring rides so they don’t need fuel economy. They want to show off their wealth and status, Luxury items like a big, bad, motorcycle is what they want. This engine fits the major American market.
(thankfully I’m not in the majority)

I like my Triumph Thunderbird Sport 900 3 cylinder bike. It will blow the doors off my friends Buell. I find this engine interesting but it doesn’t fit me.

Lets wait and see if it makes it to the market and if it does what will be the final production design….

By: Singletrack

Singletrack — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:14:34 +0000

1.65 litres of displacement? I know motorcycles are illogical at best (what makes them fun) but c’mon. Do we have to keep getting bigger and bigger? I agree with Will, Why not focus development on lightwieght, hi-spec, efficient engines? I’d much rather see an 800cc with DI, pneumatic valves, 100 hp, good torque and 50 mpg (for long range sport touring) than yet another behemoth.

Also, In this current economic era, I imagine a small company would have better luck getting capital to fund continued development with an economical, forward looking design.

I’ve been fortunate to ride many, many bikes between 1996 and today, and 100hp (regardless of 2, 3 or 4 cyl.) and light weight ALWAYS provided the best smiles for miles. Namely Triumph 900cc triples; any 600cc sportbike, Yamaha TRX850, Honda VFR or Firestorm, KTM950 Adventure … the equation is always the same … pure enjoyment with the fewest limitations.

By: Peter Lombardi

Peter Lombardi — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:09:13 +0000

mmmmm, tasty, tasty torque, does a body good right?! ;)

torque is king unless your aiming for un-legal speedy shenanigans.

give me stop light to stop light over land speed record power any day.
-peter

By: Maas

Maas — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:04:52 +0000

It’s not about the HP in a touring bike, you want torque and 120 lb-ft is plenty.

Stock Sport Bike:
GSXR 1000 – about 75 lb-ft

Stock Touring Bike:
BMW K1200 LT about 86 lb-ft
GoldWing about 106 lb-ft

By: Will

Will — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:16:36 +0000

Good Lord, 1650cc’s and 140 hp?

C’mon fer chrissake!, can’t we get away from this low-tech nonsense already?

By: SabreV4

SabreV4 — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:46:43 +0000

I saw the 140hp projections and thought that was low, too, until I noticed the 120ftlbs of torque projected. that is what I’m talking about! MPG’s should be high since you can probably cruise at 80mph at 2000rpms. I want one!

By: eee

eee — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:36:30 +0000

1.65L and only 140hp?with DI!. either its not tuned yet, or they must be rating the hp at car like revs 5500rpm.

By: Asphalt_Rubber

Asphalt_Rubber — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:17:01 +0000

More Details on the Motus MST-01 motor: 1650cc, 2V/cyl, direct injection, 140hp. VFR killer? – http://bit.ly/8YhxXj #motorcycle #motus

By: Asphalt_Rubber

Asphalt_Rubber — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 10:52:09 +0000

Motus MST-01: Direct Injection, 2 Valves per Cylinder, 1605cc, 140hp, Made in America – http://bit.ly/8YhxXj #motorcycle