Hesketh Vortan 1100 Sport: history, specs, pictures

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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


The Hesketh Vortan 1100 Sport was a Air Cooled, 90 Degree V-twin Naked motorcycle produced by Hesketh in 2000.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5 Speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

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 Sport[edit | edit source]

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.