Horex Imperator 400: history, specs, pictures
The Horex Imperator was a single cylinder, four-stroke allround motorcycle produced between 1955 and 1960. It could reach a top speed of 84 mph (135 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 18.51 HP (13.8 KW) @ 6790 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. The engine featured a 7.5:1 compression ratio. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
Drive
The final drive was via chain.
Chassis
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-swingarm. The Imperator was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 432.11 pounds (196.0 Kg).
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| Manufacturer | Horex |
|---|---|
| Also called | Imperator |
| Production | 1955 - 1960 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 61.0mm x 61.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 7.25:1 |
| Top speed | 84 mph (135 km/h) |
| Horse Power | 18.51 HP (13.8 KW) @ 6790RPM |
| Fuel system | carburetor |
| Battery | 7.5:1 |
| Transmission | Gear box: Chain Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: Earles forks Rear: Sual shocks |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 3.25 -18 |
| Rear Tire | 3.50 -18 |
| Dimensions | L 84.25 inches (2140 mm) W 25.98 inches (660 mm) H 38.98 inches (990 mm) |
| Weight | 432.11 pounds (196.0 Kg) (dry), 196.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Horex Imperator was a single cylinder, four-stroke Cruiser motorcycle produced by Horex between 1955 and 1960. It could reach a top speed of 84 mph (135 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 18.51 HP (13.8 KW) @ 6790 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 61.0mm bore x 61.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 400.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
Drive
The bike has a Chain transmission.
Chassis
It came with a 3.25 -18 front tire and a 3.50 -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 Earles forks while the rear was equipped with a Sual shocks. The Imperator was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 432.11 pounds (196.0 Kg).
1955 - 1960 Horex Imperator 400
The 1955 Horex Imperator 400, boasts a maximum power output of 26 horsepower and 6790 RPM, its air-cooled, four-stroke, 400 cc, parallel twin cylinder, has a four-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, front/back suspension earles forks/ Dual Shocks, two seats, a chromed exhaust system, wired wheels, a round headlight, analogue instrumentation dials.The body weight is around 196 kg.