Motus Motorcycles: MST, MST-R Production Plans
During last year’s Daytona Beach Bike Week, the American company Motus Motorcycles unveiled its MST and MST-R prototypes, the first V4-powered American Sport Touring motorcycles.
Following the unveiling, Motus began a year of extensive testing on the two motorcycles, which are powered by proprietary, direct-injected KMV4 engines that combine “low maintenance with high performance and a completely unique character.”
Of the testing, Motus says “Both the MST and MST-R have been ridden from Alabama to California, up its coast and over its mountains, across the desert, through the Bonneville Salt Flats, over the Colorado Rockies, past purple mountains, and between fields of corn, cows, and amber waves of grain.
“In addition to the Big West leg of the Sport Tour, the MST’s also traveled to the Northeast from Birmingham to Boston and eventually covering a total of 29 states during this year of real-world dynamic testing.”
With all the information collected, Motus, which has a chassis that was developed in conjunction with Pratt & Miller Engineering (New Hudson, Mich.), is now prepping for production this fall on the debut, 2013 model-year of Motus.
Following are the prices, specs, and initial authorized dealer list for the 2013 Motus MST and the 2013 Motus MST-R.
2013 Motus MST
2013 Motus MST Standard Equipment:
- V4 Baby Block, 1650cc liquid cooled, 165 horsepower
- 6-Speed, dual-overdrive
- Electronic fuel injection
- Electronic throttle control
- 720w alternator
- Öhlins R&T adjustable front suspension
- Progressive mono-shock rear suspension with remote preload adjuster
- Brembo calipers
- Aluminum wheels with wave rotors
- Powerlet port
- Michelin tires
- Removable side cases by Givi
- Premium Sargent seat
- 20,000 mile XW-ring chain by RK
- Hybrid rear sprocket with lifetime warranty
- Centerstand
2013 Motus MST Optional Equipment:
- 30 liter top case by Givi
- Adjustable windscreen
- Adjustable handlebars
- Dual rear Powerlet port
- Heated seat
- Heated grips
- Premium low seat by Sargent
- Rear storage rack
- Touring windscreen
2013 Motus MST Color Options:
- Speed Silver Metallic
- Flame Red Metallic
2013 Motus MST Pricing:
- Starting at $30,975
2013 Motus MST Warranty:
- 2 years, unlimited mileage
2013 Motus MST-R
2013 Motus MST-R Standard Equipment:
- V4R Baby Block, 1650cc liquid cooled, 185 horsepower
- 6-Speed, dual-overdrive
- Electronic fuel injection
- Electronic throttle control
- 720w alternator
- Öhlins R&T NIX adjustable front suspension
- Öhlins TTX mono-shock rear suspension with remote preload adjuster
- Brembo M4 monoblock calipers
- Forged OZ aluminum wheels with wave rotors
- 3 Powerlet ports
- Michelin tires
- Removable side cases by Givi
- Premium Sargent seat
- 20,000 mile XW-ring chain by RK
- Hybrid rear sprocket with lifetime warranty
- Centerstand
2013 Motus MST-R Optional Equipment:
- 30 liter top case by Givi
- Adjustable windscreen
- Adjustable handlebars
- BST carbon fiber wheels
- Heated seat
- Heated grips
- Premium low seat by Sargent
- Rear storage rack
- Touring windscreen
2013 Motus MST-R Color Options:
- Strong White
- Carbon Black
2013 Motus MST-R Pricing:
- Starting at $36,975
2013 Motus MST-R Warranty:
- 2 years, unlimited mileage
Motus Motorcycles: Dealers and Availability
Motus is proud to announce its initial list of Authorized Motus Dealers and will continue to build a network of the finest dealers in the country. These stores, and others that will be added in the upcoming months, will begin receive their first shipments of 2013 MST’s in the Fall.
AF1 Racing, 304 East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX, 78701, 512-482-8377 af1racing.com, ed@af1racing.com
“AF1 Racing is very excited to add the American-made Motus MST and MST-R motorcycles to our line-up. We are currently a premier Aprilia (#1 dealer in the USA), Vespa, and Moto Guzzi dealer with two locations in Texas and an emphasis on high performance, road racing, and dyno tuning. Having followed the progress of Motus since the very beginning, we feel they will be a great addition to our showroom. The new Motus is such an innovative American motorcycle and it’s so different from anything out there.”- Ed Cook, co-owner, AF1 Racing Austin, Texas
Battley Cycles, 7830 Airpark Road, Gaithersburg, MD, 20879, 301-948-4581 battley.com, info@battley.com
“For 27 years Battley Cycles has been Maryland’s premium brand motorcycle dealer selling BMW, Ducati, Yamaha, and Harley-Davidson. Battley is proud to add the Motus line to our line-up as it represents a new American standard in motorcycle manufacturing. Motus is committed to using the best parts in the hand-assembling of their vehicles, and we know that true enthusiasts will agree with us in categorizing the Motus as one of the world’s emerging premium brands.” -Devin Battley, Director of Happiness, Battley Cycles, Gaithersburg, MD
Cruisin’ 66, 1310 S Glenstone Avenue, Springfield, MO, 65804, 417-891-9998 cruisin66cycles.com, sales@cruisin66cycles.com
“We are thrilled to offer another high performance American motorcycle to our customers at Cruisin’ 66. The Motus MST’s are perfect for the long windy roads around Missouri and, as Cruisin’ 66 is a destination store and a Top 100 Dealer, we think we can add a lot of visibility to Motus in our area.” -Tim Woodsome, co-owner, Cruisin’66, Springfield, Missouri
Moto Corse Performance, 11227 NE 9th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, 954-522- 8047 motocorseperformance.com, Contact@EuropeanMotorsportsInc.com
“At Moto Corse Performance, we are high performance enthusiasts, so we’re glad to finally see an American sportbike that can compete with the Europeans, and we’re really excited to offer the Motus MST’s in South Florida”- Chris Boy, Owner, Moto Corse Performance, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Motus Louisville, 1700 Arthur Street, Louisville, KY 40208, 502-634-1340 harleydavidsonlouisville.com, questions@MotusLouisville.com
“We can’t wait to introduce Motus to the Ohio River Valley. With the some of the greatest riding in the country, we will be a perfect fit for the ultimate American riding machine.”- Brett Moxley, General Manager, Motus Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
Redline Performance Motorsports, 7331 George Washington Memorial Parkway, Yorktown, VA, 23692, 757-989-5000 redlinemotors.com, david@redlinemotors.com
“Redline Performance Motorsports has been known as the #1 dealer for European exotic and luxury motorcycles. We are now excited to offer the best of two continents with the launch of Motus, makers of fine American sportbikes. Our legendary customer service will complement the elite buyer’s of the Motus models. We are proud to partner with a US manufacturing company that exceeds all other US produced motorcycles to date.” -David Lillard, President, Redline Performance Motorsports, Yorktown, Virginia
Riders Hill, 3003 Morrison Moore Parkway E, Dahlonega, GA, 30533, 706-864-7777 EuropeanMotorsportsInc.com, contact@europeanmotorsportsinc.com
“European Motorsports at Riders Hill is proud to announce Motus as our fourth line of fine motorcycle brands, joining Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, and MV Agusta. We are located in beautiful Dahlonega, GA at the start of the world famous motorcycle routes through the North Georgia mountains, and Motus is a perfect fit with its advanced design, incredible handling, and beautiful styling. We are excited and privileged to be representing this
new American, hand-crafted motorcycle line!” – Susan Lancaster, co-owner, European Motorsports at Riders Hill, Dahlonega, Ga.
RPM Cycles, 13700 N. Stemmons Freeway, Farmers Branch, TX, 75234, 972-620-3883 rpmcycletx.com, cliff@rpmcycletx.com
“RPM Cycle is built on the excitement of the unique brands we carry. Whether it is a long-standing marque such as Triumph or Moto Guzzi or a performance company like KTM, RPM Cycle fills customer needs with great individuality. Exclusivity tends to be the trend for us, with Motus adding a new, distinct, and exciting echelon to the RPM Cycle hierarchy”- Boris Loera, Store Manager, RPM Cycle, Dallas, Texas