Author Topic: Motorcycle specific crate engine,will we see some out there next year? (Read 3489 times)

Cereal KLR · « **on:** January 28, 2013, 02:44:01 PM »

Anyone who has ever played with small block chevys twitch a little when they see these. With a turbo and some fuel this could be `a contenda! Buy in with ECU/throttle by wire/etc is not bad.

http://thekneeslider.com/is-the-motus-v4-baby-block-crate-engine-the-future-of-old-school-hot-rodding/

maj · « **Reply #1 on:** January 28, 2013, 04:10:06 PM »

Nice looking motor. But..

Have to wonder why they built it as cam in block and not overhead cams

Stan Back · « **Reply #2 on:** January 28, 2013, 04:52:32 PM »

Wonder how the HP compares to a 1650cc Hayabusa.

55chevr · « **Reply #3 on:** January 28, 2013, 04:56:35 PM »

If the mentioned 185 HP is accurate - close to stock 'Busa.

fredvance · « **Reply #4 on:** January 28, 2013, 05:46:17 PM »

Most of the 1650 Busa's make 260 to 290 hp. My 1350 makes about 230.

wobblywalrus · « **Reply #5 on:** January 28, 2013, 09:48:14 PM »

The engine with overhead cams would be a bit wide on top for a bike. The pushrod motor is a lot more compact, width wise.

nrhs sales · « **Reply #6 on:** January 30, 2013, 03:04:03 PM »

It would have to be in a "A" bike.

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