I wouldn't even think of calling something marked "MOTOBECANE" from BikesDirect to be even remotely related to a 'real' Motobecane. These bikes offered by this place BikesDirect are made in China and are generally garbage. And I sure have ridden REAL Motobecane Mirage bikes. They were a very nice, fast ride. But that has nothing to do with a rattling box of parts you'll likely get if you order from those schnooks.
Motobecane bicycles were made in France.