1959
Horex Resident - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 491606 |
|---|---|
| Category | Naked bike |
| Make | Horex |
| Model | Resident |
| Year | 1959 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Hydralic telescopic forks |
| Fronttyre | 3.50-18 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Twin shock |
| Reartyre | 3.5-18 |
Engine & Transmission
| Compression | 7.1:1 |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 350.00 ccm (21.36 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Power | 17.50 HP (12.8 kW)) @ 6250 RPM |
| Topspeed | 130.0 km/h (80.8 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Starter | Kick |
|---|
About Horex
Country of Origin:
Germany
Founder:
Fritz Kleemann (HOREX-REGINA; name from Homburg + Rex Konserven)
Best Known For:
Postwar Regina singles; modern VR6 narrow-angle six-cylinder revival
Company History
Horex earned its first fame with the Regina singles—handsome, robust roadsters that carried Germany through the 1950s. Crisp castings, tidy frames, and composed road manners made them favorites among riders who valued manufacturing integrity. The brand later faded amid consolidation, but its name returned in the 2010s with a daring idea: a compact narrow-angle VR6 engine in a premium roadster. The architecture delivered creamy torque in a package narrower than many triples, wrapped in aluminum frames and top-shelf suspension. Production remained artisanal, with the challenges and rewards of small-series manufacturing—deep craftsmanship, careful calibration, and pricing that reflected both. For aficionados, the VR6 proved that engineering originality could still find daylight in a crowded market. Historically, Horex represents two German virtues: mid-century reliability that made motorcycles true transport, and modern technical bravado that refuses to color inside the lines. Whether a patinaed Regina or a polished VR6, a Horex feels intentional—built by people who care how a lever moves and a crank spins.