Doc1961_imp
First service completed
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Yes I know they're expensive, but has anyone on the forum have any experience with one, looked at one or know anyone that owns a Motus?
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Lord Popgun
Road warrior
Man I’d love to own one but, money and riding skills (as in not enough of both) keep me away.
redbirds_imp
Road warrior
The Motus is a beaut and easy to ride according to what I've read as it is light for it's class and not so tall so a short guy like me can straddle it. Base model is about $30K which is steep but no more than many HD models. Too much for me though.
TwoBrothersBusa_imp
Running like a top
When a 2014 CB1100 can be had for under 6K it's hard to justify a machine that is sold to do the same for mid the mid 30's.
The CB is a great value and a great machine for the money.
The CB is a great value and a great machine for the money.
4 Paws_imp
Road warrior
Checked them out at a Virginia dealership (wow!) but couldn't even comprehend paying that much for a bike. One reason I ended up with the CB1100 was its' bargain basement price.
redbirds_imp
Road warrior
Much as I love my CB, it's not in the same class as the Motus which compared to a similar priced HD is the deal of the century.
LongRanger_imp
Road warrior
At these prices, a leftover '14 CB is certainly a great buy, but I'd have a tough time saying a more expensive bike isn't worth the money. It's all in the eye of the beholder.
Doc1961_imp
First service completed
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I have a '13 CB1100. Always been intrigued by the Motus though. Just haven't seen one in the flesh. The nearest dealer is 250 miles away. I also get email updates from the company and have read the reports. In fact, they just sent me an email stating there was a $4000 discount for leftover '17s. Its not about being worth the money. Its about what I can afford.
redbirds_imp
Road warrior
This is a well written and amusing account of one man's quest for a Motus.
Motus operandi, part one: The path to moto temptation - RevZilla
Motus operandi, part one: The path to moto temptation - RevZilla
Thanks, redbirds. Two great articles. Lucky man.
the Ferret
Road warrior
Now there's a scapel
Lord Popgun
Road warrior
And again Redbirds shows he IS master of the Dark Side. 
That article makes me want a Motus bad!!! Strong indeed is the Dark Side,
That article makes me want a Motus bad!!! Strong indeed is the Dark Side,redbirds_imp
Road warrior
You will relent popgun, resistance is futile.Lord Popgun_imp said:And again Redbirds shows he IS master of the Dark Side.
SportsterDoc
Road warrior
I can identify with that statement...and I most certainly am.use2b_imp said:
Too easy to go triple digit, as it is!
silverbub_imp
Running like a top
3/4 quart of oil consumed in ~3K miles after 600 mi break-in service...did the MST finally get rings sealed???...I like Honda(or any bike) to not consume oil after break-in...I like seeing oil at FULL line on sightglass...& checking sightglass mostly out of habit & not of necessity...BUT...if I found a spare 32K $ in a shoebox in closet...
the Ferret
Road warrior
Yea, that's a lot of oil consumption. My ST only used a couple ounces of oil in 4,000 miles when it had 100,000 miles on it.
