What category is the 2022 Horex VR6 Cafe Racer HL?

General information
Category	Naked bike
Model	Horex VR6 Cafe Racer HL
Year	2022

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Exhaust system	Performance stainless steel exhaust system with CAT box centre silencer unit and two stainless steel rear silencers
Clutch	Multi-disc oil bath clutch, operated hydraulically. 1:2.47 ratio.
Transmission type	Chain (final drive)
Gearbox	6-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Fuel system	Injection
Valves per Cylinder	3
Bore x Stroke	68.2 x 55.4 mm (2.7 x 2.2 inches)
Compression	12.5:1
Torque	128.0 Nm (13.1 kgf-m or 94.4 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
Power	161.0 HP (117.5 kW) @ 8500 RPM
Engine details	VR6 with only 15 degree V-angle mirrored cylinder offset. Triple overhead cam.
Engine type	V6, four-stroke
Capacity:	1218.0 ccm (74.32 cubic inches)
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Seat	Leather single seat
Wheels	Alloy spoke wheels. Pirelli Diablo Rosso III tyres.
Rear brakes	Single disc. ABS. 2-piston caliper. Brembo
Diameter	320 mm (12.6 inches)
Front brakes	Double disc. ABS. Radial 4-piston calipers. Brembo.
Rear tire	190/55-ZR17
Front tire	120/70-ZR17
Rear wheel travel	120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear Suspension	Ã–hlins TTX36 GP suspension struts with adjustable spring base, rebound and compression damping and built-in hydraulic spring preload adjustment
Front wheel travel	120 mm (4.7 inches)
Front Suspension	Ã–hlins upside-down fork (Ã˜ 43 mm) with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Trail	98 mm (3.9 inches)
Frame type	CFRP stearing head frame. CFRP structural subframe.
Physical measures and capacities
Reserve fuel capacity	4.00 litres (1.06 US gallons)
Fuel capacity	17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Wheelbase	1475 mm (58.1 inches)
Seat height	780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Power/weight ratio	0.7352 HP/kg
Dry weight	219.0 kg (482.8 pounds)

Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Comments	Ride-by-Wire. German brand.
Light	LED front headlamp, tail lights and indicators
Electrical	Lithium-ion battery
Starter	Electric
Color options	Red, black and gunmetal)

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

161 hp

Peak Power

3.3s

0-60 mph

Best For

Track65%

City55%

Cornering85%

Daily Riding60%

Touring55%

Passenger60%

Rider Profile

Best For	This bike suits an experienced rider who can confidently manage a powerful, torque-rich engine paired with a heavy, premium chassis.
Purpose	It's built for spirited road riding and cafe-racer style cruising where the exotic V6 engine and exclusive engineering are the main attraction.
Rider Fit	At 224 kg dry with a low-to-moderate seat height, it demands decent strength and confidence at low speed despite being manageable once rolling.
Character	A rare, boutique machine that blends retro-styled bodywork with a genuinely exotic turbocharged V6 heart and top-shelf Öhlins and Brembo componentry.
Not Ideal For	It's not the right choice for beginners, off-road enthusiasts, or anyone seeking an affordable, low-maintenance daily commuter.

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

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2022 Horex VR6 Cafe Racer HL Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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At 780mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2022 Horex VR6 Cafe Racer HL, with a relaxed knee angle of around 120 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: measured. 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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