Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In 1968, the Honda CB750 changed the world. But just ten years later, in a quiet corner of West Germany, Friedl Münch was brewing something much, much bigger.
Meet the Horex 1400TI: A 1400cc, fuel-injected, turbocharged straight-four monster that produced a staggering 140bhp. In an era where 70hp was considered 'super', this bike was a brutalist masterpiece that literally made eyes pop.
In this video, we dive into the history of Friedl Münch, his legendary "Mammut," and how the Horex 1400TI nearly redefined the 'Arnie class' of motorcycles before a 100bhp ban stepped in the way.
In this video:
The transition from the world’s first superbike to the 'Monster Megabike'.
Who was Friedl Münch? The engineer behind the madness.
The NSU Prinz engine and the tech behind the 'TI' (Turbo & Injected).
Why only three of these 150mph behemoths were ever sold.
How modern bikes compare to the 'dinosaurs' of 1978.
Mentioned in the video: The Joy Of Six - Was Kawasaki’s Big Z Better Than Everyone Thought? youtu.be/gpOdgnbOsNQ
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Credits and links:
Honda CB750 The Birth of the Superbike - Brightside Media
youtube.com/watch?v=hcdUgUu66bk&t=5s
WICKED KZ1300 KAWASAKI - KAPLAN AMERICA
youtube.com/watch?v=3WqiY8sWbsE&t=168s
münch mammut mammoth testfahrt test drive - Peter Katznschner
youtube.com/watch?v=mjMyuars8b0
1970 Munch Mammoth 1200TTS - classiccycle
youtube.com/watch?v=sF9DkTUGcWM
Horex Regina 400 004 - Classic Motorcycles
youtube.com/watch?v=KbWKGQo-Qfc
1969 Münch TTS 1200, Munch Mammoth - Klassic Machines
youtube.com/watch?v=1pr7Fdku-ec
Münch TTS/E 1400 cc - DrGumoLunatic
youtube.com/watch?v=kZnGOR4Rm5k
NSU Prinz TT - MightyMightyMuchi Essen
youtube.com/watch?v=cOVezhWf_OU
ZZR 1400, 2006 Acceleration - Istvan Szvabo
youtube.com/watch?v=6sIYIjmXYBM&t=6s
Chapters:
00:00 The World’s First Superbike vs. The West German Monster
00:26 The 1400cc Horex 1400TI: A 150mph Monster
01:04 Modern Power vs. 1970s Extremes
01:24 Friedl Münch: The Engineer Behind the Legend
02:08 The Monumental Münch Mammut
03:00 Reviving Horex: Turbocharged & Fuel Injected
03:37 The "Dinosaur" of 1979
04:13 The 100bhp Ban: Why It Was Never Ridden
05:07 How Times Have Changed: Modern Horsepower
05:34 Support 3Phils & Become a 4th Phil
#3Phils #Horex1400TI #MunchMammut #Superbikes #MotorcycleHistory #ClassicBikes #FriedlMunch #VintageMotorcycles #Germanmotorcycles
In 1968, the Honda CB750 changed the world. But just ten years later, in a quiet corner of West Germany, Friedl Münch was brewing something much, much bigger.
Meet the Horex 1400TI: A 1400cc, fuel-injected, turbocharged straight-four monster that produced a staggering 140bhp. In an era where 70hp was considered 'super', this bike was a brutalist masterpiece that literally made eyes pop.
In this video, we dive into the history of Friedl Münch, his legendary "Mammut," and how the Horex 1400TI nearly redefined the 'Arnie class' of motorcycles before a 100bhp ban stepped in the way.
In this video:
The transition from the world’s first superbike to the 'Monster Megabike'.
Who was Friedl Münch? The engineer behind the madness.
The NSU Prinz engine and the tech behind the 'TI' (Turbo & Injected).
Why only three of these 150mph behemoths were ever sold.
How modern bikes compare to the 'dinosaurs' of 1978.
Mentioned in the video: The Joy Of Six - Was Kawasaki’s Big Z Better Than Everyone Thought? youtu.be/gpOdgnbOsNQ
Support the Channel: Love what we do here at 3Phils? Consider becoming a 4th Phil! For just 99p a month, you get:
Early access to all new videos.
Early access to Wobbly’s Weekly Word.
The satisfaction of helping us keep these stories alive. 👉 youtube.com/@3Phils/join
Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SHARE! It helps the YouTube algorithm find more motorcycle enthusiasts like you.
Credits and links:
Honda CB750 The Birth of the Superbike - Brightside Media
youtube.com/watch?v=hcdUgUu66bk&t=5s
WICKED KZ1300 KAWASAKI - KAPLAN AMERICA
youtube.com/watch?v=3WqiY8sWbsE&t=168s
münch mammut mammoth testfahrt test drive - Peter Katznschner
youtube.com/watch?v=mjMyuars8b0
1970 Munch Mammoth 1200TTS - classiccycle
youtube.com/watch?v=sF9DkTUGcWM
Horex Regina 400 004 - Classic Motorcycles
youtube.com/watch?v=KbWKGQo-Qfc
1969 Münch TTS 1200, Munch Mammoth - Klassic Machines
youtube.com/watch?v=1pr7Fdku-ec
Münch TTS/E 1400 cc - DrGumoLunatic
youtube.com/watch?v=kZnGOR4Rm5k
NSU Prinz TT - MightyMightyMuchi Essen
youtube.com/watch?v=cOVezhWf_OU
ZZR 1400, 2006 Acceleration - Istvan Szvabo
youtube.com/watch?v=6sIYIjmXYBM&t=6s
Chapters:
00:00 The World’s First Superbike vs. The West German Monster
00:26 The 1400cc Horex 1400TI: A 150mph Monster
01:04 Modern Power vs. 1970s Extremes
01:24 Friedl Münch: The Engineer Behind the Legend
02:08 The Monumental Münch Mammut
03:00 Reviving Horex: Turbocharged & Fuel Injected
03:37 The "Dinosaur" of 1979
04:13 The 100bhp Ban: Why It Was Never Ridden
05:07 How Times Have Changed: Modern Horsepower
05:34 Support 3Phils & Become a 4th Phil
#3Phils #Horex1400TI #MunchMammut #Superbikes #MotorcycleHistory #ClassicBikes #FriedlMunch #VintageMotorcycles #Germanmotorcycles
