Horex 125 Imperator vs Hyosung Cruise II 125 (2000)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Horex 125 Imperatorstacks up against the Hyosung Cruise II 125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHorex 125 ImperatorHyosung Cruise II 125
Model year20001999
Price——
Engine124 cc124 cc
Horsepower13 hp14 hp
Torque—11 Nm
Weight111 kg—
Seat height29 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity—3.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakes—Expanding brake
Tires—90/90-18 / 110/90-16

Horex 125 Imperator vs Hyosung Cruise II 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Horex 125 Imperator and the Hyosung Cruise II 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Horex 125 Imperator brings 13 hp in a 111 kg package, while the Hyosung Cruise II 125 counters with 14 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: