Motus Motorcycles V4 engine impresses, puts out over 160 horsepower [w/video]

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Filed under: Performance, Technology, Motorcycle

Exclusive image of the Motus MST-01 - Click above for high-res image gallery

America has quite a heritage of classic motorcycles. Interestingly enough, though, just about all of America's great motorcycles share a remarkably similar ethos. From Harley-Davidson, undoubtedly the standard bearer of American motorcycle design, to Indian and even to new players like Victory, bikes coming from The Land of the Free have historically been designed to cruise along in a straight line in style.

There have been exceptions to the rule - most notably being the recently deceased Buell - and another new motorcycle manufacturer is looking to add its name to America's storied past on two wheels: Motus Motorcycles. Motus is doing things drastically different from all other American motorcycle brands currently in existence by starting out with a completely new and innovative engine design... except that it's not entirely new at all.

In fact, the powerplant currently going through the finishing stages of its development was designed by Katech and Pratt and Miller of Corvette Racing fame and would look much more familiar inside the engine bay of an American muscle car than a motorcycle. Intriguing, to say the least. As is the wrapper for this exciting powerplant, a sport tourer unlike anything else seen on American roads.

And there's more. Lots more. Hit the jump to find out what else Motus has in store for its new engine and motorcycle platform and to see the KMV4 engine in action.


Gallery: Motus MST-01 V4 engine


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