Horex was a German motorcycle manufacturer (1923-1959). Horex developed a range of models with single-cylinder Columbus engines from 250 cc to 600 cc.In 1933 it added two parallet-twin models: the 600 cc S6 and 800 cc S8. Both twins had chain-driven OHC valvegear.
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World War 2 interrupted motorcycle production, but Horex resumed in 1948 with a 350 cc single-cylinder model, the SB 35 Regina. In the fifties, Horex added a 400 cc OHC parallel-twin to its model range, called the Imperator.
This was well known for its torque and power and was widely used for sidecars.The Overhead Camshaft Twin-cylinder engine developed 26 HP @ 6790 RPM and allowed the Imperator, in solo form, to reach a top-speed of 135 KM/H.
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These days, the Imperator is one of the most sought after Horex model.Unfortunately Daimler-Benz took over the company in 1960 and not interested in motorcycles at all, production was terminated.
Specification:
- Manufacturer: Horex
- Model: Imperator
- Year: 1955
- Displacement: 392cc
- Engine type: 4-stroke / ohv
- Cylinders: 2
- Power: 26hp@6.500rpm
- Bore/stroke: 61x66mm
- Top speed: 135kmh
- Weight: 195kg
