Regina
1959 Horex Regina Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Horex for the allround motorcycle segment, the 1959 Horex Regina utilizes a 248 cc (15.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17 HP (12.4 kW) at 6,640 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 68.5 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 Regina measures 196 kg (432 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (11.53 kg per horsepower). The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 140 km/h (87 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Horex archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1955 to 1959, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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