Horex Imperator 400 (1955-60)

The Horex Imperator 400 motorcycle was produced from 1955-60 and had a four stroke, parallel twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 400 cc. Its compression ratio was 7.25:1 and it had a carburetor induction system with kick starting. The motorcycle had a maximum power of 18.9 kW/26hp at 6790 rpm, and a 4-speed transmission with a chain final drive. It had a front suspension with Earles forks and dual shock rear suspension, with 190mm drum brakes on both front and rear wheels. Its front and rear tires were 3.25-18 and 3.50-18, respectively, and it weighed 196 kg/422 lbs with a fuel capacity of 17 liters/4.5 US gallons.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Horex Imperator 400

Year: 1955 – 60

Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder.

Capacity: 400 cc / 24.4 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 61,5 x 66 mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 7.25:1

Induction: Carburetor

Starting: Kick

Max Power: 18.9 kW / 26 hp @ 6790 rpm

Transmission: 4 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Front Suspension: Earles forks

Rear Suspension: Dual shocks

Front Brakes: 190mm Drum

Rear Brakes: 190mm Drum

Front Tyre: 3.25 -18

Rear Tyre: 3.50 -18

: 660 mm / 26.0 in

Weight: 196 Kg / 422 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal