HOREX Regina (1950-1956) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Horex Regina was a naked motorcycle manufactured at Horex-Columbus's factory in Bad Homburg Vor der Hohe from 1949 to 1956. Designer Hermann Reeb developed it from the SB35 model.

In 1950, the German motorcycle maker released the Horex Regina, one of the most popular Horex motorcycles. The Horex Regina was manufactured in 250, 350, and 400cc displacements.

In the visual department, the motorcycle was characterized by features such as a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a two-piece dual seat, a round headlight upfront, wire-spoke wheels, and a dual exhaust system with a pipe on each side.

The bike was built around a steel frame that housed the suspension system, which comprised a hydraulic telescopic fork on the front and dual shock absorbers on the rear. This system provided optimum riding characteristics.

In the braking department, the motorcycle's wheels were fitted with a 150 mm drum braking unit, both front and rear, delivering optimum braking performance.

In the performance department, the 1950 Horex Regina had installed a 249cc four-stroke air-cooled single-cylinder engine under the fuel tank. It boasted 17 hp with a peak force at 6,640 rpm.

The bike's engine was fed by a single carburetor. It was assisted by a four-speed manual transmission that redirected the power to the rear via a final chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to a top speed of 140 kph (87 mph).