Motus has hit the road

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by Trip

Yeah, they are targeting the high end guys who want a sport tourer. These guys put down a lot of miles and want those bells and whistles.

I used to put on a lot of miles and I have no desire for any of that shit... I think a lot of people are forgetting how fun and satisfying a simple motorcycle can be... However, I think there are a lot of other people who remember.

[Trip]

Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

I used to put on a lot of miles and I have no desire for any of that shit... I think a lot of people are forgetting how fun and satisfying a simple motorcycle can be... However, I think there are a lot of other people who remember.

You mean like railing around on a CRF50? I completely understand a simple motorcycle.

The problem with this, is people don't want to spend this type of coin on something simple. If they want a rich fancy sport touring rig, they want that shit farkled out.

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by Trip

You mean like railing around on a CRF50? I completely understand a simple motorcycle.

The problem with this, is people don't want to spend this type of coin on something simple. If they want a rich fancy sport touring rig, they want that shit farkled out.

I wasn't referring to you... you obviously appreciate a simple machine... I think the Motus has a market even at derf's proposed MSRP... Especially considering the power and weight of this thing... I think it's going to appeal to the more sporting side of the sport tourer market. Guys coming off of sportbikes who want something powerful that doesn't weigh 700lbs.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by Trip

You mean like railing around on a CRF50? I completely understand a simple motorcycle.

The problem with this, is people don't want to spend this type of coin on something simple. If they want a rich fancy sport touring rig, they want that shit farkled out.

The cm450 was one of the most fun, elemental bikes I have ever known. I wouldn't have paid a dollar over $250 for it

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

I used to put on a lot of miles and I have no desire for any of that shit... I think a lot of people are forgetting how fun and satisfying a simple motorcycle can be... However, I think there are a lot of other people who remember.

That's one reason why I still ride an SV. It's a simple bike for the most part.

[Trip]

Originally Posted by Particle Man

That's one reason why I still ride an SV. It's a simple bike for the most part.

It's also cheap too. Would you pay $30k for it? Fuck no...

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by Trip

It's also cheap too. Would you pay $30k for it? Fuck no...

Not a freaking chance. Honestly, I can't see myself ever paying more than 10k for a bike.