In the category of two wheels or moge (large motors), only one United States of pride products well known in the world, the Harley Davidson. Market was very limited compared to Japanese products.
That's why, when a company from Birmingham, Alabama, United States, try to introduce the sport bike-Touren-concept though still just a special media greeted by country bike, Cycle Wolrd.
About First
Moge latest United States is named Motus (derived from the Latin word, motion) with the production code MTS-01. Interestingly enough, the company claims that its product is the first moge V4 using American-made machine, direct injection gasoline engines (GDI) was first grafted on moge, and the first GDI V4 configuration.
With engine technology and a more modern appearance, Motus hopes fans will change perceptions about the product origin moge United States.
However, by looking at the performance and technology applied in this machine (KMV4), some bikers might be less interested. Because, by using a V8 American classical architecture (90-degree angle), 1650 cc engine capacity was designed to generate 140 PS@7.800 rpm and torque 162 Nm (16.5 kgm) @ 4500 rpm. This is only suitable for touring moge.
About the characteristics of this machine, Brian Case as Vice President and Director of Design Motus argued. "We do not focus on maximum power. We focus on giving comfort for bikers. We want big torque moge with those obtained in a wide rev range, low vibration, high efficiency, and has high endurance. Therefore, KMV4 water-cooled direct injection. "
"Push rod"
Motus machine is supplied from an engine manufacturer from Michigan, Katech, which has 50 years experience producing engines for endurance racing. The company is also the engine supplier to General Motors and Pratt and Miller Corvette.
KMV4 engine design is still strong with the concept of America and do not want to follow the Japanese moge manufacturer that makes the engine more compact. Therefore, this moge engines still use the system of "push rod" or a booster valve stem. More precisely, back or ridge axis is still located in the engine block. As for the Japanese motors today, back in the cylinder head, double it again! Meanwhile, Motus is only one cylinder, but still use the two-valve!
"We chose Katech because they make machines that give priority to security, engineering, and manufacturing," said Lee Conn, President Motus. "Katech's got 50 years of experience in making engines for endurance racing. Therefore, we are happy to use KMV4 machine designed and engineered Katech, "added Lee.
Motus call this product as a Next Generation Sport Touring Motorcycle and they can not talk about price!
Technical spec:
Dimensions: length 2133 mm, axle distance of 1460 mm, seat height 787 mm, weight 238 kg, fuel tank capacity of 22.7 liters.
Tires and wheels: aluminum 17-inch, Michlein Road Pilot.
Transmission: 6 speed,
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