Horex VR6 Classic

Horex VR6 Classic

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Horex has shown a new Classic model based on the VR6 roadsterwith the same 1218cc six-cylinder motor but a host of cosmeticchanges that have come about as a result of customer feedback.

Horex has responded to calls from owners for a more oldschool look with wire spoked wheels, a new red paintjob and anengine that has greater torque thanks to a redesigned exhaustsystem.

The firm’s Fritz Rombach said: "They wanted to see a Horex ina design that replicates the brand icons. We responded with thenew Classic model.”

The Horex motor already boasts impressive torque figures butfor the Classic model this has been moved lower down the revrange.

Romabach added: “We reworked our six-cylinder to focus onunsurpassed riding enjoyment on winding country roads. Ourengineers added interference tubes to the bends of the 6-in-2exhaust system to reduce backpressure and improve the torquecurve at lower engine speeds. This was complemented by a newengine mapping that increases torque in the low and mediumengine speed ranges.

“The Horex VR6 Classic pays atribute to the legendary bikes originally built in Bad Homburg,”says Peter Naumann, who helped design both new Horex models.“The classic Horex red in combination with silver accent stripesis reminiscent of the famous Horex road and racing models.”

Beside the two-tone color scheme, the VR6 Classicsports a new stitched seat and tubeless spoked wheels from Kineo.

The 6-into-2 exhaust system has been revised toreduce back-pressure and improve torque at lower rpms. Along with a new enginemapping to improve low- and mid-range performance, the VR6 Classic claims lowerpeak performance figures than the original Roadster at 124.7 hp at 8500 rpm and88.5 ft-lb. at 7000 rpm.

“We reworked our six-cylinder to focus onunsurpassed riding enjoyment on winding country roads. Something the new Horex‘Classic’ masters with ease in sixth gear,” says Fritz Rombach, Horexvice-president of sales & services.



Dane techniczne:


Make Model
Horex VR6 Classic
Year
2014
Engine
Four stroke V6 15 degree V-angle mirroredcylinder offset triple overhead cam 3 valves per cylinder
Capacity
1218 cc / 74.32 cu-in
Bore x Stroke
68.2 x 55.4 mm
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
Cooling System
Liquid cooled
Induction
Exhaust System
Performance stainless steel exhaust system with CAT box centre silencer unitand two stainless steel rear silencers
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.fuelcapacity: 4.00 litres (1.06 gallons)
Transmission
6 Speed
Final Drive
Chain
Frame
Aluminum bridge frame with steel steering head
Front Suspension
Öhlins upside-down fork (Ø 43 mm) with adjustable spring preloadcompression and rebound damping
Front Wheel Travel
120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension
Öhlins TTX36 GP suspension struts with adjustable spring base rebound andcompression damping and built-in hydraulic spring preload adjustment
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
Alluminium spoke wheels
Front Tyre
120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre
190/55-ZR17
Rake
24.0°
Trail
95 mm / 3.7 in
Wheelbase
1475 mm / 58.1 in
Seat Height
800 mm / 31.5 in
Dry Weight
249.0 kg / 549 lbs
Fuel Capacity
17 Litres / 4.5 USA gal