Hesketh V1000 (1981)

The Hesketh V1000 is a motorcycle produced in 1981, featuring a four-stroke, V-twin engine with a capacity of 992cc. It has a compression ratio of 9.5:1 and is air-cooled, with two 36mm Dell’Orto carburetors and a Lucas Rita electronic ignition system. The bike’s maximum power is 82 horsepower at 6800 rpm and it has a maximum torque of 105 Nm at 5400 rpm. The bike has a 5-speed transmission and chain final drive. Suspension is provided by Marzocchi telescopic forks in the front and Marzocchi air spring preload in the rear, with braking handled by two 280mm front discs and one 280mm rear disc. Tires are 4.10 V19 in the front and 5.10 V17 in the rear, while the bike weighs 245 kg and has a fuel capacity of 20.5 L. In terms of top speed, the V1000 reaches a maximum of 118.5 mph, while its standing 1/4 mile time is 14.1 seconds at 99 mph.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Hesketh V1000

Year: 1981

Engine: Four stroke, V-twin, 4 valve per cylinder

Capacity: 992 cc / 60.5 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 70 x 95 mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 9.5;1

Induction: 2X 36mm Dell’Orto carburetors

Ignition: Lucas Rita electronic

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 82 hp / 61 kW @ 6800 rpm

Max Torque: 105 Nm / 78 lb-ft @ 5400 rpm

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Front Suspension: Marzocchi telescopic forks

Rear Suspension: Marzocchi air spring preload

Front Brakes: 2x 280mm discs

Rear Brakes: Single 280mm disc

Front Tyre: 4.10 V19

Rear Tyre: 5.10 V17

Weight: 245 kg / 540 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 20.5 Litres / 5.4 US gal

Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.1 sec / 99 mp/h

Top Speed: 118.5 mph