Horex Resident: history, specs, pictures
The Horex Resident was a single cylinder, four-stroke naked bike motorcycle produced between 1956 and 1959. It could reach a top speed of 81 mph (130 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 17.17 HP (12.8 KW) @ 6250 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. The engine featured a 7.1:1 compression ratio. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The final drive was via chain.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.50-18 front tire and a 3.5-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a hydralic telescopic forks while the rear was equiped with a twin shock. The Resident was fitted with a 4.23 Gallon (16.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 330.69 pounds (150.0 Kg).
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Horex Resident | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1956 - 1959 |
Class | Road |
Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
Top Speed | 81 mph (130 km/h) |
Horsepower | 17.17 HP (12.8 KW) @ 6250RPM |
Fuel System | carburetor |
Transmission | Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: hydralic telescopic forks Rear: twin shock |
Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
Front Tire | 3.50-18 |
Rear Tire | 3.5-18 |
Length | 78.74 inches (2000 mm) |
Width | 33.86 inches (860 mm) |
Height | 38.58 inches (980 mm) |
Weight | 330.69 pounds (150.0 Kg) (dry), |
Fuel Capacity | 4.23 Gallon (16.00 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Horex Resident was a single cylinder, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Horex between 1956 and 1959. It could reach a top speed of 81 mph (130 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 17.17 HP (12.8 KW) @ 6250 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.50-18 front tire and a 3.5-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a hydralic telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a twin shock. The Resident was fitted with a 4.23 Gallon (16.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 330.69 pounds (150.0 Kg).