Miata + Motus V4

[DavidC]

Saw a Motus motorcycle at C&O this weekend. Never seen one before and the V4 engine caught my eye:

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1650 cc
180 hp @ 8200
V4 pushrod
mass produced sensors, etc

Just listen to it....

MST 3000 RPM PASS BY

Available as a crate motor.

And it's already been put in a car. Here's the engine is in a '58 F1 Ferrari replica:

http://www.gearheads4life.com/features/motus-rcr-monoposto/

dreams....

[CaveRacing]

Oh yes. I like it! David, there's a Motus dealer in Buford. I think we need to get you up there. :D

[Stealth97]

That would be an interesting Miata engine swap. I wonder what it weighs.

[Stealth97]

So the long block with intake and throttle bodies weighs 150lb and cost$10k.

[kung fu jesus]

I wonder how that feels while riding, gyroscopically.

[Shwing]

that pretty damn sweet but my god with the cost of the engine. for weight and power im still longingly wanting to drop a 13b in a Miata.

[ben91]

I wonder how that feels while riding, gyroscopically.

No different than any other motorcycle.

[fastnfurious7]

V4 in Honda VFR motorcycles, Aprilia RSV4, and the Yamaha (star) VMax. Willing to bet the VMax engine is significantly cheaper than the Motus.

[DavidC]

Orientation

V4 in Honda VFR motorcycles, Aprilia RSV4, and the Yamaha (star) VMax. Willing to bet the VMax engine is significantly cheaper than the Motus.

No doubt they are cheaper. The Motus is big money.

Setting $ aside, the crank orientation of this motor like that of the Goldwing, Motoguzzi, or BMW K series would greatly simplify a rwd car installation. And this thing sounds cool!