I had the good fortune of getting a good look at a new entry in the sport touring market from a brand new company called Motus during the Scottsdale, AZ stop of their American V4 Sport Tour. The Birmingham, Alabama based company has set out to build the next generation of American motorcycle for die hard riders. At the heart of this bike is an all new 100 cubic inch (1640cc) pushrod V4 with a claimed 160hp nicknamed the "Baby Block". Engineering was carried out by Pratt & Miller, famous for building Le Mans class winning Chevrolet Corvettes. Focus is not on peak horsepower, but on massive torque, a smooth powerband, low maintenance, and a personally confirmed awesome exhaust note.
