Horex VR6 Café Racer 33 Limited

Horex VR6 Café Racer 33 Limited
Manufacturer	Horex
Production	2014
Engine	Four stroke, V6, 15 degree V-angle mirrored cylinder offset, triple overhead cam, 3 valves per cylinder
Compression ratio	12.5:1
Transmission	6 Speed
Frame	Aluminum bridge frame with steel steering head
Suspension	Front: USD fork,fixed tube Ø 43 mm (Öhlins FGRT, adjustable preload, inbound and outbound damping) Rear: Swingarm with central spring strut (Öhlins TTX 36, adjustable preload, inbound and outbound damping)
Brakes	Front: 2x 320mm disc. ABS. Radial 4-piston calipers. Bremo. Rear: Single 264mm disc. ABS. 2-piston caliper. Bremo
Front Tire	120/70-ZR17
Rear Tire	190/55-ZR17
Wheelbase	1475 mm / 58.1 in
Seat Height	800 mm / 31.5 in
Weight	249.0 kg / 549 lbs (dry),
Fuel Capacity	17 Liters / 4.5 USA gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, V6, 15 degree V-angle mirrored cylinder offset, triple overhead cam, 3 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 12.5:1 compression ratio.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Multi-disc oil bath clutch, operated hydraulically. 1:2.47 ratio.fuel capacity: 4.00 liters (1.06 gallons).

Chassis

It came with a 120/70-ZR17 front tire and a 190/55-ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 320mm disc. ABS. Radial 4-piston calipers. Bremo. in the front and a Single 264mm disc. ABS. 2-piston caliper. Bremo in the rear. The front suspension was a USD fork,fixed tube Ø 43 mm (Öhlins FGRT, adjustable preload, inbound and outbound damping) while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm with central spring strut (Öhlins TTX 36, adjustable preload, inbound and outbound damping). The VR6 Café Racer 33 Limited was fitted with a 17 Liters / 4.5 USA gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 249.0 kg / 549 lbs. The wheelbase was 1475 mm / 58.1 in long.

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Overview

Horex VR6 Café Racer 33 Limited

Limited, refined, classic, sporty – the HOREX VR6 Cafe Racer 33 ltd. is the new star of the HOREX portfolio. The bike's purist design and cafe racer styling feature simple lines with high-energy ergonomics. Combining a dynamically powerful look with an advanced six-cylinder engine from the HOREX manufactory, the VR6 Cafe Racer 33 ltd. brings the "Roaring 60s" era of sport bikes to life. Created in cooperation with accessories specialist LSL Motorradtechnik, the new HOREX will be produced in a limited series of 33 units. This means that the VR6 Cafe Racer 33 ltd. is already well on its way to becoming a classic in the motorcycle world, as it will be built in a limited edition – 33 units – and sold for €33,333.

Thumbs Up Using the frame and engine from the Horex VR6 Classic as a basis, LSL Motorradtechnik custom designed many of the visual and technical details of the new Horex VR6 Cafe Racer 33 ltd. This starts with the much leaner and deeper cut of the seat that integrates the rider into the motorcycle and makes it easier to shift weight on a winding road. The narrow seat design significantly increases physical contact with the bike. Additional LSL Motorradtechnik components highlight the slightly forward-leaning Cafe Racer seat position. Front end features include a CNC-machined triple clamp and clip-ons. The footrests are offset 10mm to the rear. Matching the new seat layout, the Cafe Racer features an elegant tailpiece cover over the passenger seat to effectively accentuate the bike's dynamic appearance. The chassis modifications are enhanced by a new, short-cut front mudguard. Highlighting the sporty look is the round headlight and machined bracket mounted close to the fork, aluminum radiator cover, newly designed rear mudguard and higher license plate frame. The Horex VR6 Cafe Racer 33 ltd. is painted in a brownish silver color.Öhlins suspension components enhance the high-performance DNA of the Horex VR6 Cafe Racer 33 ltd. on the road. The FGRT fork with 43-millimeter tube diameter increases front wheel steering precision with perfect feedback and response. An Öhlins TTX 36 monoshock provides rear-wheel damping. Both elements are fully adjustable for rebound, compression and preload to suit individual riding styles and meet the demands of everything from a short trip to an extended ride with a passenger. The Horex VR6 Cafe Racer 33 ltd. chassis update is complemented by an Öhlins 16-way adjustable steering damper, Brembo Radial master cylinder and Brembo monobloc calipers on the front wheel. In combination with the obligatory Bosch ABS, these components ensure safe and stable deceleration with precise dosing. Innovative Kineo spoke wheels in a black anodized finish create a colorful accent and highlight the unique character of the Horex VR6 Cafe Racer 33 ltd. Limited, refined, classic, sporty – the HOREX VR6 Cafe Racer 33 ltd. is the new star of the HOREX portfolio. The bike's purist design and cafe racer styling feature simple lines with high-energy ergonomics. Combining a dynamically powerful look with an advanced six-cylinder engine from the HOREX manufactory, the VR6 Cafe Racer 33 ltd. brings the "Roaring 60s" era of sport bikes to life. Created in cooperation with accessories specialist LSL Motorradtechnik, the new HOREX will be produced in a limited series of 33 units. This means that the VR6 Cafe Racer 33 ltd. is already well on its way to becoming a classic in the motorcycle world, as it will be built in a limited edition – 33 units – and sold for €33,333.

Mods

Leaner and deeper cut of the seat

Aluminum radiator cover

43 mm clip ons

CNC triple clamp

Machined headlight bracket

Tailpiece cover on passenger seat

Short-cut front mudguard

Öhlins TTX 36 monoshock

Öhlins 43 mm FGRT forks

Öhlins 16-way adjustable steering damping

Kineo anodized black spoke wheels

Make Model	Horex VR6 Café Racer 33 Limited
Year	2014
Engine Type	Four stroke, V6, 15 degree V-angle mirrored cylinder offset, triple overhead cam, 3 valves per cylinder
Displacement	1218 cc / 74.32 cu-in
Bore X Stroke	68.2 x 55.4 mm
Compression	12.5:1
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Induction
Ignition
Starting	Electric
Max Power	126 hp / 92.0 kW @ @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque	120 Nm / 88.5 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Clutch	Multi-disc oil bath clutch, operated hydraulically. 1:2.47 ratio.fuel capacity: 4.00 liters (1.06 gallons)
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Aluminum bridge frame with steel steering head
Front Suspension	USD fork,fixed tube Ø 43 mm (Öhlins FGRT, adjustable preload, inbound and outbound damping)
Front Wheel Travel	120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension	Swingarm with central spring strut (Öhlins TTX 36, adjustable preload, inbound and outbound damping)
Rear Wheel Travel	120 mm / 4.7 in
Front Brakes	2x 320mm disc. ABS. Radial 4-piston calipers. Bremo.
Rear Brakes	Single 264mm disc. ABS. 2-piston caliper. Bremo
Wheels	Alloy spoke wheels
Front Tire	120/70-ZR17
Rear Tire	190/55-ZR17
Trail	98 mm / 3.9 in
Wheelbase	1475 mm / 58.1 in
Seat Height	800 mm / 31.5 in
Dry Weight	249.0 kg / 549 lbs
Fuel Capacity	17 Liters / 4.5 USA gal