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The '''[[Hesketh]] V 1000''' was a Air Cooled, Four Stroke, V-twin, 4 Valve Per Cylinder Sport/Touring [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Hesketh]] in 1980. Max [[torque]] was 78.19 ft/lbs (106.0 Nm) @ 5400 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 81.94 HP (61.1 KW) @ 6800 RPM.   
The '''[[Hesketh]] V 1000''' was a Air Cooled, Four Stroke, V-twin, 4 Valve Per Cylinder Sport touring [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Hesketh]] in 1980. Max [[torque]] was 78.19 ft/lbs (106.0 Nm) @ 5400 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 81.94 HP (61.1 KW) @ 6800 RPM.   


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The V1000 was heavy and unreliable, therefore only 139 units were ever produced.
The V1000 was heavy and unreliable, therefore only 139 units were ever produced.


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Revision as of 20:25, 5 July 2019


Hesketh V 1000
Manufacturer Hesketh
Production 1980
Class Sport touring
Engine Air Cooled, Four Stroke, V-twin, 4 Valve Per Cylinder
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Horse Power 81.94 HP (61.1 KW) @ 6800RPM
Torque 78.19 ft/lbs (106.0 Nm) @ 5400RPM
Fuel system 2x36mm Dell'Orto Carburetors
Transmission Gear box: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Suspension Front: Marzocchi Telescopic Forks
Rear: Marzocchi Air Spring Preload
Brakes Front: 2x280mm Discs
Rear: Single 280mm Disc
Front Tire 4.10-V19
Rear Tire 5.10-V17
Manuals Service Manual
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The Hesketh V 1000 was a Air Cooled, Four Stroke, V-twin, 4 Valve Per Cylinder Sport touring motorcycle produced by Hesketh in 1980. Max torque was 78.19 ft/lbs (106.0 Nm) @ 5400 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 81.94 HP (61.1 KW) @ 6800 RPM.

Drive

The bike has a 5 Speed transmission.

Chassis

It came with a 4.10-V19 front tire and a 5.10-V17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x280mm Discs in the front and a Single 280mm Disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Marzocchi Telescopic Forks while the rear was equipped with a Marzocchi Air Spring Preload.

1980 - 1982 Hesketh V 1000

The V1000 was heavy and unreliable, therefore only 139 units were ever produced.