Hesketh Vortan 1100 Sport: history, specs, pictures
The Hesketh Vortan 1100 Sport was a Air Cooled, 90 Degree V-twin Naked motorcycle produced by Hesketh in 2000.
| Hesketh Vortan 1100 Sport | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 2000 |
| Class | Naked |
| Engine | Air Cooled, 90 Degree V-twin |
| Compression ratio | 10:1 |
| Fuel System | Two Dellorto PFH Carburettors With 36mm Chokes |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5 Speed Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: 43 Mm Telescopic Forks Rear: Marzocchi With Two Way Damping |
| Brakes | Front: Fully Floating 310mm-diameter Twin Discs Rear: Single 270mm Disc |
| Weight | |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
DriveEdit
The bike has a 5 Speed transmission.
ChassisEdit
Stopping was achieved via Fully Floating 310mm-diameter Twin Discs in the front and a Single 270mm Disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 43 Mm Telescopic Forks while the rear was equipped with a Marzocchi With Two Way Damping.
2000 Hesketh Vortan 1100 SportEdit
Evolved from the Hesketh V1000, the Vortan prototype has an 1100cc increased size engine featuring four valve heads with double overhead cams, electronic ignition and a five speed gearbox.