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|name = | |name = Hesketh Vampire | ||
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|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = Hesketh | ||
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|production = 1984 | |production = 1984 | ||
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|class = | |class = Sport touring | ||
|engine = Air Cooled, Four Stroke, V-twin, 4 Valves Per Cylinder | |engine = Air Cooled, Four Stroke, V-twin, 4 Valves Per Cylinder | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:40, 23 November 2019
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| Hesketh Vampire | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1984 |
| Class | Sport touring |
| Engine | Air Cooled, Four Stroke, V-twin, 4 Valves Per Cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Horsepower | 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 |
| Weight | |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Hesketh Vampire was a Air Cooled, Four Stroke, V-twin, 4 Valves Per Cylinder Sport touring motorcycle produced by Hesketh in 1984. Max torque was 78.19 ft/lbs (106.0 Nm) @ 5400 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 81.94 HP (61.1 KW) @ 6800 RPM.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5 Speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
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.
1984 Hesketh Vampire[edit | edit source]
Produced from 1983 to 1984, the Vampire was a touring version based on the V1000, featuring full fairing and optional panniers. Around 50 units were manufactured.