Horex Columbus
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| Horex Columbus | |
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| Also called | Columbus 600, Columbus 500 |
| Production | 1986 - 1988 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 94.0mm x 94.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 7500RPM |
| Fuel System | Carburetor |
| Transmission | Gear box: Chain Final Drive: chain |
| Brakes | Front: Drums Rear: Drums |
| Front Tire | 110/90-16 |
| Rear Tire | 130/90-16 |
| Weight | 166.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Horex Columbus 600 was a air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder Classic motorcycle produced by Horex between 1986 and 1988. It could reach a top speed of 115 mph (185 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 7500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder. A 94.0mm bore x 94.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 562.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a Chain transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 110/90-16 front tire and a 130/90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drums in the front and a Drums in the rear. The Columbus 600 was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank.
1988 Horex Columbus 500[edit | edit source]
The 1988 Horex Columbus 500 boasts a maximum power output of 27 horsepower and 7000 RPM, its air-cooled, four-stroke, 494 cc, single cylinder engine, that was paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive.
In addition, it has been fitted with a drum braking system in the front and in the rear, an one-piece, single seat, a chromed exhaust system, wired wheels, a round headlight, analogue instrumentation dials.The body weight is around 166 kg.
1988 Horex Columbus 600[edit | edit source]
The Horex Columbus 600 is a German assembled motorbike which serves for high performance with a four-stroke powered engine. The engine is a 1388 cc one with a fuel capacity of 36l. The body weight is around 296 kg when the weight of fuel is included. The bike is of concept type model, and it has an air cooling system. It can attain a top speed of 250 km per hour.