The Motus V4 is the heart of one of the wildest custom land racers ever built: Max Hazan's turbocharged "Salt Shaker". Powered by the 1,650cc pushrod V4 from the Motus Motorcycles MST and boosted to roughly 250hp to 270hp, this hand-built streamliner was created to chase records on the Bonneville salt flats. If there is one builder who knows how to make a motorcycle entirely by hand, it is Maxwell Hazan, and this is one of his most extreme creations.
What is the Motus V4 engine?
The Motus V4 is an American 1,650cc pushrod V4 originally developed for the Motus MST sport-tourer, a rare and powerful homegrown engine. In stock form it makes about 180hp. For the Salt Shaker, that was not enough, so Hazan fitted a Garrett GT28R turbocharger, lifting output to between 250hp and 270hp. At only 625lbs, the bike makes an insane amount of power for its weight.
Who built the Salt Shaker?
The Salt Shaker came as a collaboration between Haas and Hazan, built to go as fast as possible on the salt flats. Built atop a custom frame, the bike uses streamliner-inspired bodywork, with a fighter-jet aesthetic, to reduce its drag as much as possible. According to Hazan Motorworks, every part is shaped by hand, a signature of the studio's bespoke approach. Coverage by The Vintagent places the build among the most celebrated examples of motorcycle as functional sculpture.
How fast is the turbocharged Motus V4 flat racer?
Built for the Bonneville Salt Flats, the Salt Shaker was engineered for top-speed runs rather than corner carving. The combination of forced induction, a featherweight 625lbs chassis and slippery streamliner bodywork puts it firmly in record-chasing territory, the exact reason the name nods to the salt it was made to conquer.
Where to find Max Hazan motorcycles
Max Hazan's hand-built machines are some of the most collectible custom motorcycles in the world. TheArsenale offers signature Hazan Motorworks builds, including the Turbo S1 by Hazan Motorworks, the Ducati 860 GT Turbo and The Musket. Explore the full Motorcycles collection to discover more custom and cafe racer builds.
