Birmingham, AL based Motus Motorcycles is now taking reservations for its MST and MST-R sport-touring bikes. Based around a 1650cc V-4 nicknamed the “baby block”, the MST and MST-R are equipped with 165 and 185 horsepower respectively, according to Motus. The MST’s also feature a host of top-shelf performance parts from their Öhlins suspension to their Brembo brakes which, along with removable Givi side cases and a six gallon fuel tank, gives them virtually everything sport-touring legends are made of. Motorcyclist Magazine recently named the MST-R its 2012 Best Dream Bike, and the editors of RoadRUNNER couldn’t agree more. Currently, Motus is expanding their dealer network across the U.S. and ramping up toward full-scale production and late 2012 deliveries.

Motus is also seeking qualified motorcycle assembly technicians to work in their Birmingham, AL production facility. If you’re interested click here.

2013 Motus MST

Motus Motorcycles

www.motusmotorcycles.com

MSRP: $ 30,975

Engine: liquid-cooled V-4

Displacement: 1650cc

Bore and Stroke: 86.5x70mm

Fueling: EFI

Valve Train: dual OHV; pushrod; chain-driven single cam; hydraulic lifters

Exhaust: 2×2-into-1

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet, multi-plate

Transmission: 6-speed, dual-overdrive

Front Wheel: aluminum, 17×3.5in

Rear Wheel: aluminum, 17x6in

Tires Front/Rear: 120/70ZR17 / 190/50ZR17

Front Suspension: 43mm inverted telescopic forks; fully adjustable; 130mm travel

Rear Suspension: twin spar chromoly swing-arm; fully adjustable pushrod mono-shock w/ remote preload adjustment; ride height adjustment; 120mm travel

Front Brakes: dual 320mm floating discs; dual 4-piston radial calipers

Rear Brakes: single 240mm disc; single 2-piston caliper

Seat Height: 31in (adjustable)

Wheelbase: 58in

Rake/Trail: 26°/4.25in (108mm)

Fuel Tank: 6gal

Wet Weight: 530lbs

Colors: red and silver