Motus Undergoing Emissions Testing

Troy Siahaan
by Troy Siahaan

The intriguing Motus MST is getting closer to production. A couple of weeks ago we brought you First Ride impressions of an MST prototype, which revealed its V-4 engine – basically half a Corvette V-8 – was set to shortly begin its emissions certification. Well now those tests are underway.

In the image above, we see a Motus test mule placed on the dyno at a certified EPA/CARB test lab. What you don’t see is the process the bike has to go through. The bike will run for 14 hours a day, for several days, to make sure the Motus is in compliance. From there, the results get sent to the appropriate governing bodies, and assuming everything checks out, Motus will be given the green light to start shipping motorcycles.

While the bikes were on the dyno, Motus has also revealed the power outputs of both the MV4 and MV4R. The former put out 165 hp at 7600 rpm and 123 ft-lbs at 5000 rpm, while the latter cranked out 180 hp at 8200 rpm and 126 at 5000 rpm. Those are great numbers for any motorcycle, and that healthy torque number should be great for a sport-touring rig. One that very likely will have its bags loaded and a passenger on the back.

If you’re going to be in Austin this weekend for MotoGP weekend, come by the turn 13 area where Motus will have its bikes on display. There’s even a mention of “something else we’ve been working on” which could be on display.

For more information on Motus, visit www.motusmotorcycles.com.

Troy Siahaan
Troy Siahaan

Troy's been riding motorcycles and writing about them since 2006, getting his start at Rider Magazine. From there, he moved to Sport Rider Magazine before finally landing at Motorcycle.com in 2011. A lifelong gearhead who didn't fully immerse himself in motorcycles until his teenage years, Troy's interests have always been in technology, performance, and going fast. Naturally, racing was the perfect avenue to combine all three. Troy has been racing nearly as long as he's been riding and has competed at the AMA national level. He's also won multiple club races throughout the country, culminating in a Utah Sport Bike Association championship in 2011. He has been invited as a guest instructor for the Yamaha Champions Riding School, and when he's not out riding, he's either wrenching on bikes or watching MotoGP.

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