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Motus hits the track with MST-01 and MST-R

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Motus MST-R on the track

Motus MST-R – Click above to watch video after the jump

The last time we heard from the Motus crew, they were packing up their gear and hitting the road for a long trip designed to put both the MST-01 and the MST-R through their paces. Now it would seem that the American-built bikes recently put in some time on the track with the suspension gurus from Ohlins to get the kit sorted before full production kicks off. Fortunately for us, they brought along a video crew to document the action and give the whole world a sample of exactly what a pushrod V4 sounds like.

We like what we hear.

So, how long will it be before you can get your hands on either bike? Motus isn’t handing out any set dates just yet, but the company does say that it’s currently shopping for dealers. If you think there’s a dealer in your area that might be into selling American-made sport tourers with 160 horsepower on tap and an Ohlins-tuned suspension, drop Motus a line. Hit the jump to check out the full video for yourself.

[Source: Motus via YouTube]

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Motus hits the track with MST-01 and MST-R originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Video: Behind the scenes with Motus MTS-01 and MTS-R

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Motus MTS-01 and MTS-R motorcycles

Behind the scenes with Motus – Click above to watch video after the jump

It would be planetary-sized understatement to say we’re a little excited about the work that the guys and girls at Motus are up to these days. With engineering work from names like Pratt & Miller and Katech, the MTS-01 and MTS-R should prove to be something to write home about. Both bikes get their power from a direct-injection V4 that’s essentially a scale version of the General Motors LS-family V8. At just 18 inches across, the engine hits the scales at 130 pounds and cranks out 160 horsepower.

Motus is planning to ride the two new bikes from the Pratt & Miller offices in Michigan to Daytona, Florida for Bike Week, with plans on hitting around 250 locations around the country during and after the bikes’ unveil in the Sunshine State. In order to get the word out, the company has unveiled a quick video to demonstrate just some of the work that went into bringing the motorcycles from CAD files to life. Hit the jump to see the clip for yourself as well as a press release on the MTS-01.

Gallery: Motus MTS-01

[Source: YouTube, Motus]

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Video: Behind the scenes with Motus MTS-01 and MTS-R originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Motus unveils production MST-01 and MST-R

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Motus MST-01

Motus has officially unveiled the company’s first products at Pratt & Miller’s Michigan facility. The venue was chosen because of Pratt & Miller’s role in engineering the bike’s frame. Not interesting enough for you? Eyeball the bike’s heart, then: a V4, scale version of the pushrod V8 that powers the Corvette Racing C6.R.

Motus says that the engine is good for 160 horsepower and an unknown amount of torque, at least for the moment. That figure is good 20 horsepower more than what Motus originally anticipated out of the design, so a proportionate jump in twist isn’t necessarily out of the question. Thanks to its design, the Motus V4 weighs just 130 pounds and measures 18 inches across at its widest point. We could think of all sorts of unseemly uses for such a contraption.

According to Hell for Leather, the MST-01 and MST-R are designed to be a counterpoint to the traditional American-designed motorcycle, offering plenty of comfort and a well-sorted suspension wrapped up in a 500-pound package. Head over to Hell for Leather for a closer look, as well as a video of the bikes’ unveil.

[Source: Hell for Leather | Image: Hel l for Leather]

Motus unveils production MST-01 and MST-R originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 06 Mar 2011 17:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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