Built around Horex's naked motorcycle platform, the 2023 Horex VR6 Cafe Racer features a 1218 cc (74.3 cu in) liquid-cooled v6, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 161 HP (117.5 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 128 Nm (94.4 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 132.2 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (7,000 rpm) and peak power (8,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the VR6 Cafe Racer measures 219 kg (483 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.74 HP/kg (1.36 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, combined with a 1,475 mm (58.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Horex archive, this model family spans 9 indexed model years from 2015 to 2023, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
132.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.74 HP/kg (1.36 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,000–8,500 rpm
Standover Height
740 mm (29.1 in)
Engine
Displacement1218.0 ccm (74.32 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV6, four-stroke
Engine DetailsVR6 with only 15 degree V-angle mirrored cylinder offset. Triple overhead cam.
Power161.0 HP (117.5 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque128.0 Nm (13.1 kgf-m or 94.4 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
ExhaustPerformance stainless steel exhaust system with CAT box centre silencer unit and two stainless steel rear silencers
Chassis
Frame TypeCFRP stearing head frame. CFRP structural subframe.
Trail98 mm (3.9 inches)
Front SuspensionÖhlins upside-down fork (Ø 43 mm) with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionÖhlins TTX36 GP suspension struts with adjustable spring base, rebound and compression damping and built-in hydraulic spring preload adjustment
Rear Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase1475 mm (58.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre190/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. Radial 4-piston calipers. Brembo.
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