| Attribute | Ardie BZ 350 1957 × | Horex Imperator 1957 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1957 | 1957 |
| Make | Ardie | Horex |
| Model | Ardie BZ 350 | Horex Imperator |
| Category | Sport | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, two-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 342 | 400 |
| Power (kw) | 14.6 | 13.8 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 60 | - |
| Stroke (mm) | 61 | - |
| Fuel control | - | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Magneto | - |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate | - |
| Compression | 6.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Hydraulic telescopic | - |
| Rear suspension | Twin shock | - |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter (mm) | 180 | 190 |
| Frame type | Doble cradle | Duplex cradle |
| Front tyre | 3.25-19 | - |
| Rear tyre | 3.25-19 | - |
| Seat | Single | - |
| Wheels | Spoked | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 161 | 196 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0907 | 0.0704 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,015 | 990 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,090 | 2,140 |
| Overall width (mm) | 680 | 660 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 125 | 135 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15 | 17 |