New American V4

Motorcyclist had a review of a new $32K American V4 Sport Touring motorcycle (NOT a cruiser) called the Motus, built in Alabama!






Engine is based on the L-88 Corvette engine, fuel injected, push rod, 1650cc V4.

 

An absolutely ridiculous showpiece. There is no need for that kind of power--or weight--on a motorcycle, not another BossHoss please.

 

For 32K I could buy a Harley or 25-30 of those old VFRs that had so many problems that you'd need that many for parts to keep one running.

The Motus has been around for awhile. Of course the nay sayers were around when the first Buells and Hondas came oot too.

 

After reading the specs I now understand the price. Not any more hp than any other sport bike of today. Lots of torque though. I'd like to ride one, once.

http://motusmotorcycles.com/category/specs/

 

Got to give them credit for trying, a new bike from the ground up including a totally different engine! and not another me too cruiser.

 

Looks to me like its got a small tank and unless you get the bags there is no place to store Jo-jo's

 

Been around for a while. I saw one in person at the Barber motorcycle museum last November. Very expensive but it really is very well built with some very nice parts. Hell the brakes, forks and shock cost more than a VFR.

 

The HP is not great but the torque is crazy 127 lbs. The real difference is the power to weight ratio. There are a lot of stock bikes now in the 200 hp (now including the new Yamaha R1) range but they do not weigh 225 lbs!!!!!!!!

 

5.5 gals 286 miles

 

If I remember correctly their luggage is Givi made for them.

 

So many motorcycles, so little time . . . .














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Want wood? Go to this page and listen to the engine. Turn it up.

http://motusmotorcycles.com/american-v4

 

Screams American muscle.

 

WOW! Just looked at their Dyno sheets. Never seen anything like them.

http://motusmotorcycles.com/files/v4.pdf

 

180hp out of the R model.......
There is a dealer not far from me. I wonder if they allow rides...

 

Weight is actually 500lbs wet, above was the engine and gearbox. Still very good.

 

You could spent another 20k and get a Hellcat and the retro look.

http://confederate.com/

 

Now, I have to start playing the Florida Lottery. Nice looking scooeter, thanks for sharing :thumbsup:

 

Says it broke a land speed record. "Fastest AMERICAN built motorcycle". Welp there goes Harley down the tubes...........

 

No topcases yet.. Thankee Jesus..