Imperator

1960 Horex Imperator Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Horex for the allround motorcycle segment, the 1960 Horex Imperator pairs a 400 cc (24.4 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 18.9 HP (13.8 kW) at 6,790 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 47.3 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

Within MotoLibrary's Horex archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1955 to 1960, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.