Motorcycle upstart Motus had some big-muscled help developing its new sport tourer: Pratt & Miller designed the frame and transmission, Katech based the engine on its Le Mans-winning LS7.R V8. So, it's like Corvette Racing for bikes?

KMV4: A Mini-Small Block For Motorcycles

Wes Siler

12/01/10 4:00pm

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Awww, isn't this tiny, four-cylinder copy of the Corvette LS7.R's architecture cute? The 1,645cc V4 is destined for a new American performance bike, but only weighing 130lbs, it could be near ideal for engine swaps or kit cars.

Behold the sport touring motorcycle made in Alabama

KMV4: A Mini-Small Block For Motorcycles

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