Horex 125 Imperator - 2000 Specifications and Reviews

The 2000 Horex 125 Imperator is a lightweight custom cruiser suited for beginner and casual riders seeking retro styling on a manageable platform. Its air-cooled single-cylinder engine delivers modest power with excellent fuel efficiency, while the low 740mm seat height and 111kg weight make it accessible and easy to handle for new riders exploring cruiser aesthetics.

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General information

CategoryCustom / cruiser
Year2000
ModelHorex 125 Imperator
 
 

Engine and Transmission Specifications

Transmission typefinal driveChain
Gearbox5-speed
Cooling systemAir
Power13.00
Stroke2
Engine typeSingle cylinder
Capacity:124.00 ccm (7.57 cubic inches)

Physical measures and capacities

Seat height740 mm (29.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Dry weight111.0 kg (244.7 pounds)

Horex 125 Imperator dimensions and frame

Front brakesSingle disc

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1171 HP/kg

Other specs

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Performance Profile & Rider Fit

13 hp
Peak Power

Best For

Track10%
City65%
Cornering35%
Daily Riding55%
Touring20%
Passenger20%

Rider Profile

Best ForThis small-displacement cruiser is well suited to beginner riders or those newly licensed on 125cc machines, offering an easy and non-intimidating introduction to riding.
PurposeIt's designed as a lightweight, low-cost cruiser-style commuter for short city and suburban rides rather than for speed or long-distance travel.
Rider FitThe low 740mm seat height and light 111kg dry weight make it very accessible for shorter or less physically strong riders to handle and manage at a stop.
CharacterIt has laid-back cruiser styling paired with an approachable, unintimidating single-cylinder two-stroke engine that emphasizes character over outright performance.
Not Ideal ForThis is not the bike for riders seeking highway speed, long-haul touring comfort, or any kind of off-road capability.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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2000 Horex 125 Imperator Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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Feet:

At 740mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2000 Horex 125 Imperator, with a cramped knee angle of around 80 degrees and an upright riding position.

Data quality: estimated (wheelbase estimated from this category's typical bike, not this model's own spec). Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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