2023
Horex VR6 Cafe Racer - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 317774 |
|---|---|
| Category | Naked bike |
| Make | Horex |
| Model | VR6 Cafe Racer |
| Price | Euro 42500. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2023 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | CFRP stearing head frame. CFRP structural subframe. |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. ABS. Radial 4-piston calipers. Brembo. |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Öhlins upside-down fork (Ø 43 mm) with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. ABS. 2-piston caliper. Brembo |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 264 mm (10.4 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Öhlins TTX36 GP suspension struts with adjustable spring base, rebound and compression damping and built-in hydraulic spring preload adjustment |
| Reartyre | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Seat | Leather single seat |
| Trail | 98 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Wheels | Aluminium spoke rims. Pirelli Diablo Rosso III tyres. |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 68.2 x 55.4 mm (2.7 x 2.2 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Multi-disc oil bath clutch, operated hydraulically. 1:2.47 ratio. |
| Compression | 12.5:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 1218.0 ccm (74.32 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | VR6 with only 15 degree V-angle mirrored cylinder offset. Triple overhead cam. |
| Enginetype | V6, four-stroke |
| Exhaustsystem | Performance stainless steel exhaust system with CAT box centre silencer unit and two stainless steel rear silencers |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Power | 161.0 HP (117.5 kW)) @ 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 128.0 Nm (13.1 kgf-m or 94.4 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain (final drive) |
| Valvespercylinder | 3 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Black, white, red, green, brown, silver |
|---|---|
| Comments | Immobiliser. German brand. |
| Electrical | Lithium-ion battery |
| Light | LED front headlamp, tail lights and indicators |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Alternateseatheight | 780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
|---|---|
| Dryweight | 219.0 kg (482.8 pounds) |
| Fuelcapacity | 17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.7352 HP/kg |
| Reservefuelcapacity | 4.00 litres (1.06 US gallons) |
| Seatheight | 740 mm (29.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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.