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In March [[2012]] the company began seeking a site for a production facility which could begin building motorcycles for sale to the public in the Fall. The first year of production will be devoted entirely to filling existing orders, with [[2013]] models set to be completed at a rate of 20-30 per month. [[Tom Vaeretti]] was hired away from [[Honda of Alabama]] as the company's production manager. | In March [[2012]] the company began seeking a site for a production facility which could begin building motorcycles for sale to the public in the Fall. The first year of production will be devoted entirely to filling existing orders, with [[2013]] models set to be completed at a rate of 20-30 per month. [[Tom Vaeretti]] was hired away from [[Honda of Alabama]] as the company's production manager. | ||
In July [[2012]] the company won approval from a [[Birmingham City Council]] committee for $75,000 in incentives to keep the company in the city. | |||
==Models== | ==Models== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
* Kent, Dawn (September 23, 2009) "Birmingham motorcycle company developing model for sport touring market." | * Kent, Dawn (September 23, 2009) "Birmingham motorcycle company developing model for sport touring market." {{BN}} | ||
* Tomberlin, Michael (January 25, 2010) "Founders of Birmingham's Motus talk motorcycle." | * Tomberlin, Michael (January 25, 2010) "Founders of Birmingham's Motus talk motorcycle." {{BN}} | ||
* Stein, John (February 2010) "Motus Operandi: New motorcycle startup envisions a uniquely American sport-tourer." ''Motorcyclist'' | * Stein, John (February 2010) "Motus Operandi: New motorcycle startup envisions a uniquely American sport-tourer." ''Motorcyclist'' | ||
* Reynolds, Ed (May 13, 2010) "The Best of Both Worlds." | * Reynolds, Ed (May 13, 2010) "The Best of Both Worlds." {{B&W}} | ||
* Brooke, Lindsay (March 4, 2011) "[http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/04/motus-motorcycles-sport-touring-american-style/?ref=automobiles Motus Motorcycles: Sport-Touring, American Style]" Wheels Blog. ''The New York Times'' | * Brooke, Lindsay (March 4, 2011) "[http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/04/motus-motorcycles-sport-touring-american-style/?ref=automobiles Motus Motorcycles: Sport-Touring, American Style]" Wheels Blog. ''The New York Times'' | ||
* Coman, Victoria L. (March 6, 2011) "Birmingham men unveil Motus MST, MST-R motorcycles." | * Coman, Victoria L. (March 6, 2011) "Birmingham men unveil Motus MST, MST-R motorcycles." {{BN}} | ||
* Tomberlin, Michael (March 15, 2012) "Startup to start production." | * Tomberlin, Michael (March 15, 2012) "Startup to start production." {{BN}} | ||
* Bryant, Joseph D. (July 9, 2012) "Birmingham City Council committee OKs incentives for Motus Motorcycles." {{BN}} | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 18:17, 9 July 2012
Motus Motorcycles is a start-up motorcycle manufacturer. The company was founded by entrepreneur Lee Conn and former Confederate Motorcycles designer Brian Case with plans to develop a sport touring motorcycle. They have designed a 1650cc liquid-cooled V4 engine, unique in the motorcycle industry. It was engineered by Pratt & Miller and Katech Engines of Detroit, Michigan.
Currently housed at the Innovation Depot downtown, Motus plans to manufacture its first model at a new facility near the Barber Motorsports Park. In 2010 the company applied for $2 million in tax-free Recovery Zone bonds administered through the City of Birmingham to finance the project.
In March 2012, Motus unveiled their first two models at events at Pratt & Miller in Detroit and at the Barber Museum of Motorsports. Conn and Case plan to tour 250 cities on their first bikes, beginning at Daytona Bike Week. Limited production of the motorcycles is expected to begin before the end of the year at an assembly plant near the Motorsports Park.
In March 2012 the company began seeking a site for a production facility which could begin building motorcycles for sale to the public in the Fall. The first year of production will be devoted entirely to filling existing orders, with 2013 models set to be completed at a rate of 20-30 per month. Tom Vaeretti was hired away from Honda of Alabama as the company's production manager.
In July 2012 the company won approval from a Birmingham City Council committee for $75,000 in incentives to keep the company in the city.
Models
- Motus MST-01: 1,654 cc, V-4 sport-touring motorcycle (2011)
- Motus MST-R: 1,654 cc, V-4 sport-touring motorcycle (2011)
References
- Kent, Dawn (September 23, 2009) "Birmingham motorcycle company developing model for sport touring market." The Birmingham News
- Tomberlin, Michael (January 25, 2010) "Founders of Birmingham's Motus talk motorcycle." The Birmingham News
- Stein, John (February 2010) "Motus Operandi: New motorcycle startup envisions a uniquely American sport-tourer." Motorcyclist
- Reynolds, Ed (May 13, 2010) "The Best of Both Worlds." Black & White
- Brooke, Lindsay (March 4, 2011) "Motus Motorcycles: Sport-Touring, American Style" Wheels Blog. The New York Times
- Coman, Victoria L. (March 6, 2011) "Birmingham men unveil Motus MST, MST-R motorcycles." The Birmingham News
- Tomberlin, Michael (March 15, 2012) "Startup to start production." The Birmingham News
- Bryant, Joseph D. (July 9, 2012) "Birmingham City Council committee OKs incentives for Motus Motorcycles." The Birmingham News
External links
- Motus Motorcycles website
- Motus Motorcycles on Facebook.com