Imperator 125

1998 Horex Imperator 125 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Horex for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 1998 Horex Imperator 125 pairs a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 9 HP (6.6 kW) at 9,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 72.6 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Imperator 125 measures 111 kg (245 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.08 HP/kg (12.33 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 740 mm (29.1 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops.

Within MotoLibrary's Horex archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1998 to 2001, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.