The rise of the German legend

One of the German motorcycle brand, Horex re-entry the world automotive market (after a stop in the 1950s). The company founded by Fritz Kleemann in 1923 as REX glassware manufactures subsidiary (REX Konservenglasgesellschaft bath Homburg).

And Daimler-Benz took over the company in 1960 and motorcycle production has been halted, until on June 15, 2010, it was announced that the brand was revived. The brawny vehicle carrying a fairly radical engine configured "V" and capable of producing 200 hp of power and called Horex VR6 Roadster.

Horex VR6 Roadster. (Picture from: http://www.hariansumutpos.com/)

That engine is a 6-cylinder (68 mm bore and 55 mm stroke) 1,218 cc with an exceptionally narrow 15-degree V layout to keep the engine fairly compact horizontally (at just 42.9cm wide) and even more compact than the typical four cylinder engine longitudinally. Motorcycle can be ridden up to a maximum speed of 250 kph (155 mph).

Left side view of Horex VR6 Roadster. (Picture from: http://racingcafe.blogspot.com/)

The Horex VR6 Roadster motorcycle that has nakedbike style was introduced in spring 2012. And Horex announced that their latest VR6 Roadster motorcycles switch using the chain drive, before the belt drive use. This system also took off the conventional chain lubrication that using oil. The newest way of chain lubrication is use a thin layer of graphite no longer use lubricating oil.

Horex VR6 Roadster’s instrument display has an analog speedometer and tachometer and functionality for the added electronic features. (Picture from: http://www.flickr.com/)

This machine created by German engineer Clemens Neese with his business partner, Frank Fischer. Its development has been done over the last five years in secret. "It's a smooth 6-cylinder engine, but the fierce pounding with a distinctive sound," Fischer proud.

The Horex VR6 Roadster's 6-cylinder engine. (Picture from: http://sugiyantoblog.files.wordpress.com/)

Motorcycle design was being done by Peter Naumann with his major work result such as Moto Guzzi MZ 1000 and 1000SF. And most phenomenal BMW C1 scooter and three-wheel concept Clever with both front wheels tilted while trying to turn.

The Horex VR6 Roadster's rear wheel chain drive. (Picture from: http://www.dapurpacu.com/)

"In the pilot phase we want to know the suspension configuration, basic geometry and tuning machines are suitable and fit," said Hennes Fischer, Horex's Head of Development. Added by Hennes, it uses two prototype units with different specifications to independent tests.

Rear Left side view of Horex VR6 Roadster. (Picture from: http://www.iappsofts.com/)

So, he continued, is the only way to evaluate the response of the machine in all conditions, and know how to work per frame and with different loads on the pavement. Then, to reduce the efficiency (cost), many commercial components used during testing, unless the exhaust system is apparently not yet ready for production.
"This test aims to get the final results for homologation purposes. VR6 engine we are sure will impress. Drivline For a new system in order to gain comfort and driving stability as well as easier maintenance," said Clemens Neese, CEO of Horex. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | HOREX]
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