Horex saved

German motorcycle company Horex is returning to production after being rescued from financial ruin by a new owner, who promises finished bikes will be shown in just a few months. And these official sketches show how the new bike will look.

Horex ran out of cash in 2014 and was put under the control of the regional government where it carried on trading under financial protection but was eventually sold off to a company called 3C Carbon. 

The new owners are promising a weight-saving programme, better handling and a comprehensive makeover for the VR6 roadster, and that the bike will be seen for the first time at the Milan motorcycle show this November.

Beneath the light restyle, the chassis, 1200cc six-cylinder engine, running gear and cycle parts remain mostly unchanged. The new bike will be getting a new exhaust system and the rear-end is also being subjected to a cosmetic nip and tuck to reduce the bulk and sharpen its lines.