Hesketh Classic
Motorcycles
Introduction
Hesketh Motorcycles was an English motorcycle
manufacturer, based in Daventry and Easton
Neston. The company was formed by Lord Hesketh
in 1980, then after his two ventures went
bust from 1984 onwards, the marque has been
maintained and improved by Broom Engineering,
now based at Turweston Aerodrome near Silverstone
Circuit. Hesketh
motorcycle history.
| Bike |
Image |
Description |
| 1982 Hesketh V1000 Sports Tourer |
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Lord Alexander Hesketh sought, with
the V1000, to produce the finest motorcycle
in the world, analogies to Vincent and
prestige cars such as Aston Martin and
Bentley abounded in the press prior to
the models release. Power was provided
by a double overhead cam, 90 degree vee-twin
engine designed by Weslake, housed in
a rigid tubular frame, the majority of
which were nickel plated. Components were
sourced from the leaders in their fields
such as Brembo brakes and Marzocchi suspension.
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Hesketh V1000 |
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Engine - 992cc, four-stroke 90 degree
V-twin
Launched - 1982
Weight - 250kg (544lb)
Top Speed - 125 mph
Horsepower - 86bhp
MPG - 45. More
Hesketh V1000 info.. |
Hesketh Vampire - 1984 |
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Engine - 992cc, four-valve 90 degree
V-twin four-stroke
Launched - 1982-1983
Carburettor - 36mm Amal MkII Concentric/Dell'Orto
PHFs
Wheelbase - 59.5in
Compression Ratio - 10.5:1
Weight - 544lb
Top Speed - 120 mph |
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