Horex

HOREX REGINA 250 1953 - 1956

HOREX REGINA 250 1953 - 1956
HOREX REGINA 250 1953 - 1956 · Photo: W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELHOREX REGINA 250 1953 - 1956
Year1953 - 1956
Engine TypeFour stroke, single cylinder
Displacement / Capacity248 cc / 15.1 cu in
Bore X Stroke65 x 75 mm
Compression Ratio6.35:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power12.5 kW / 17 hp @ 6640 rpm
Max Torque—
Ignition6 V
InductionCarburetor
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box4 Speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front SuspensionHydraulic telescopic forks
Rear SuspensionDual shocks
Front Brakes150 mm drum
Rear Brakes150 mm drum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight140 kg / 308.6 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.25-19
Rear Tyre3.50-19
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity13.5 Litres / 3.5 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed120 km/h
Horex file

The smallest of the postwar Regina singles, a 250 cc overhead-valve four-stroke aimed at everyday riders and for export. It shares the chrome-tank, enclosed-chain look of the larger 350 and 400 but gives about 17 hp and roughly 120 km/h. A solid, economical commuter from the Bad Homburg works.