Horex Roadster

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Horex Roadster
Manufacturer
Production 2012 - 2013
Class Naked
Engine
V6, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 68.6mm x 68.6mm
Compression ratio 11.5:1
Horsepower 161.06 HP (120.1 KW) @ 9000RPM
Torque 100.31 ft/lbs (136.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM
Fuel System Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Transmission Gear box: Chain
Clutch: Multi-disc oil bath clutch
Suspension Front: WP USD fork
Rear: Wp Single central spreing strut
Brakes Front: Double disc
Rear: Disc
Front Tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear Tire 190/55-ZR17
Wheelbase 58.11 inches (1476 mm)
Seat Height 31.5 inches (800 mm)
Weight 249.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The Horex Roadster was a V6, four-stroke Naked motorcycle produced by Horex between 2012 and 2013. Max torque was 100.31 ft/lbs (136.0 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 161.06 HP (120.1 KW) @ 9000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 68.6mm bore x 68.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1218.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a Chain transmission. Power was moderated via the Multi-disc oil bath clutch.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 120/70-ZR17 front tire and a 190/55-ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Double disc in the front and a Disc in the rear. The front suspension was a WP USD fork while the rear was equipped with a Wp Single central spreing strut. The wheelbase was 58.11 inches (1476 mm) long.

2012 Horex Roadster[edit | edit source]

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The VR6 Roadster has a series of innovations including a clever and compact 1218cc six-cylinder engine. The bike produces 161bhp and a thumping 100ftlb of torque which comes in some impressively low rpm slugs.

The six-cylinder engine delivers 66ftlb of torque at 2000rpm, increasing to 74ftlb at 3500rpm.

The performance figures in the lower engine speed range are topped by a maximum 100ftlb of torque at


2013 Horex Roadster[edit | edit source]

The heart of the new HOREX is the VR6 engine, the world´s first and only motorcycle power plant to use this space-saving cylinder configuration. With a width of only 429 millimeters measured at the cylinder head, the VR6 is as narrow and compact as most four-cylinder engines.