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2000Horex Imperator 125

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The 2000 Horex Imperator 125 is a small custom cruiser carrying the historic German Horex name. Its air-cooled 124cc single makes 9 hp through a five-speed gearbox and chain. A low 740 mm seat and 111 kg dry weight make it easy for learners to handle.

Capacity
124.0 ccm
Engine
Single
Gearbox
5-speed
Dry weight
111.0 kg
Seat height
740 mm
Power
9.0 HP (6.6 kW)
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Other years 1998 1999 2000 2001

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 19Agility 61Comfort 45Off-road 15Touring 20Road manners 50
Off-road & trail15%
Cornering35%
City riding65%
Daily riding55%
Touring20%
Two-up25%
Track10%
Best for
It's built for relaxed, low-speed cruiser style riding around town rather than any kind of performance work.
Built for
It has the laid-back, small-capacity cruiser personality, prioritizing style and ease of use over outright pace.
Not ideal for
This is not the bike for riders wanting highway touring speed, passenger comfort, or any off-road ambition.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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At 740mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2000 Horex Imperator 125, with a cramped knee angle of around 80 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
124.0 ccm
Power
9.0 HP (6.6 kW)
Engine type
Single
Power/weight ratio
0.0811 HP/kg (dry)
Cooling system
Air
Torque
Not on record - add it
Transmission
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Dimensions & weight
Seat height
740 mm
Dry weight
111.0 kg
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted
Specification 1998199920002001
Capacity 124 cc 124 cc 124 cc 124 cc
Dry weight 111 kg 111 kg 111 kg 111 kg
Seat height 740 mm 740 mm 740 mm 740 mm

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the Horex Imperator 125?

The 2000 Horex Imperator 125 has a Capacity of 124.0 ccm (7.57 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Horex Imperator 125 have?

The 2000 Horex Imperator 125 has a Power of 9.0 HP (6.6 kW).

How many gears does the Horex Imperator 125 have?

The 2000 Horex Imperator 125 has a Gearbox of 5-speed.

How much does the Horex Imperator 125 weigh?

The 2000 Horex Imperator 125 has a Dry weight of 111.0 kg (244.7 pounds).

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