Hesketh 24
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| Hesketh 24 | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 2015 |
| Engine | Four stroke, V twin, Push rod 2 valves per cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 9.75:1 |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Transmission | Baker 5 Speed with overdrive |
| Frame | Chrome-moly tube cradle frame, Swing Arm Steel box section with integral oil tank |
| Suspension | Front: 43mm Öhlins USD forks, adjustable preload, compression & rebound damping, fully machined billet yokes Rear: Öhlins reservoir-style twin shocks, adjustable ride height, preload, compression & rebound |
| Brakes | Front: Beringer 300mm floating discs, 4 piston Beringer Aerotech caliper, Stainless steel braided hoses Rear: Single Beringer 250mm disc, 4 piston Beringer Aerotech caliper, Stainless steel braided hoses |
| Front Tire | 120/70/ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 190/70/ZR17 |
| Wheelbase | 1550 mm / 61 in |
| Seat Height | 820 mm / 32.2 in |
| Weight | NA (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 Liters / 5.0 US GAL |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air-cooled, 1950 cooled Four stroke, V twin, Push rod 2 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 9.75:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Baker wet multi-plate KingKong clutch cable actuation.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70/ZR17 front tire and a 190/70/ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Beringer 300mm floating discs, 4 piston Beringer Aerotech caliper, Stainless steel braided hoses in the front and a Single Beringer 250mm disc, 4 piston Beringer Aerotech caliper, Stainless steel braided hoses in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm Öhlins USD forks, adjustable preload, compression & rebound damping, fully machined billet yokes while the rear was equipped with a Öhlins reservoir-style twin shocks, adjustable ride height, preload, compression & rebound. The 24 was fitted with a 19 Liters / 5.0 US GAL fuel tank. The bike weighed just NA. The wheelbase was 1550 mm / 61 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Hesketh 24
The first new model from Hesketh Motorcycles in the 21st century will
be the Hesketh 24. Taking inspiration from Heskeths
illustrious Formula 1 roots, the Hesketh 24 uses James
Hunts F1 Grand Prix winning 24 car as the basis of the
bikes styling.
However, underneath the red, white and blue is a
completely modern interpretation of a Hesketh machine with a
massive 1950 cc 56 degree V-twin engine putting out around
120 bhp. The Hesketh 24 features top quality branded
components such as Ohlins suspension (track and road),
Beringer brakes and Brocks performance BST carbon fibre
wheels.
Available from February 2014, the new Hesketh 24 will be
the first model to be released under Paul Sleemans
ownership and serves as a clear indication of the new
direction of the brand.
Sleeman said: The design of the bike itself is
centred around the big V-twin muscle at the heart of the
bike, with overhead air intakes inside the tank above and a
22.7 litre fuel cell mounted below the engine. To stay true
to some original Hesketh features the front light offers a
modern half cowel and the top tank follows the distinctive
Hesketh shape.
The Hesketh 24 is a nod to the F1 success of James
Hunt and the Hesketh Racing team and we tried to incorporate
this is in subtle touches, such as the small Scottish and
English flags on the tail as seen on the original F1 24 car
and the outline of the Zandvoort circuit that offered Hunt
the famous 1975 victory.
The limited edition Hesketh 24, of which only 24 will
be made, is available from February and we will go on to
develop and release a 2 seat version of this model shortly
after.
Motorcycles will
also soon be moving from their current home in Kingswood to
larger premises in Redhill, Surrey allowing the team to
concentrate on the manufacture of the Hesketh 24 and further
models.
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| Make Model | Hesketh 24 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2015 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, V twin, Push rod 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement | 1950 cc / 119 cu-in |
| Bore X Stroke | 105 x 110 mm |
| Cooling System | Air-cooled, 1950 |
| Compression | 9.75:1 |
| Exhaust | Two into one into two stainless steel & carbon fibre |
| Induction | Closed loop electronic fuel injection |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Security | Keyless ignition & immobiliser |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 125 hp / 93.2 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 196 Nm / 144.5 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Clutch | Baker wet multi-plate KingKong clutch cable actuation |
| Transmission | Baker 5 Speed with overdrive |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Chrome-moly tube cradle frame, Swing Arm Steel box section with integral oil tank |
| Front Suspension | 43mm Öhlins USD forks, adjustable preload, compression & rebound damping, fully machined billet yokes |
| Rear Suspension | Öhlins reservoir-style twin shocks, adjustable ride height, preload, compression & rebound |
| Front Brakes | Beringer 300mm floating discs, 4 piston Beringer Aerotech caliper, Stainless steel braided hoses |
| Rear Brakes | Single Beringer 250mm disc, 4 piston Beringer Aerotech caliper, Stainless steel braided hoses |
| Front Wheel | 17 BST Blackstone carbon fibre |
| Rear Wheel | 17 BST Blackstone carbon fibre |
| Front Tire | 120/70/ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 190/70/ZR17 |
| Rake / Castor | 25° |
| Trail | 98 mm / 3.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 1550 mm / 61 in |
| Seat Height | 820 mm / 32.2 in |
| Dry Weight | NA |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 Liters / 5.0 US GAL |