HOREX Columbus Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos
First production year: 1988
The Horex Columbus 600 is a German assembled motorbike which serves for high performance with a four-stroke powered engine. The engine is a 1388 cc one with a fuel capacity of 36l. The body weight is around 296 kg when the weight of fuel is included.
The bike is of concept type model, and it has an air cooling system. It can attain a top speed of 250 km per hour.
The 1988 Horex Columbus 500 boasts a maximum power output of 27 horsepower and 7000 RPM, its air-cooled, four-stroke, 494 cc, single cylinder engine, that was paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive.
In addition, it has been fitted with a drum braking system in the front and in the rear, an one-piece, single seat, a chromed exhaust system, wired wheels, a round headlight, analogue instrumentation dials.The body weight is around 166 kg.