The Hesketh V1000 Vampire was a motorcycle produced for two years, from 1982 to 1983. It had a four-stroke V-twin, 4 valve per cylinder engine with a capacity of 992cc/60.5cu-in, and an air-cooling system. The compression ratio was 9.5:1, and it had 2x 36mm Dell’Orto carburetors and Lucas Rita electronic ignition. The maximum power was 82hp/61 kW at 6800 rpm, and the maximum torque was 105Nm/78 lb-ft at 5400 rpm. The transmission had 5 speeds, while the final drive was through a chain. The front suspension had Marzocchi telescopic forks, while the rear suspension had Marzocchi air with a spring preload. For braking, it had 2x 280mm discs at the front and a single 280mm disc at the rear. Its front and rear tires were 4.10 V19 and 5.10 V17, respectively. Its weight was 245 kg/540 lbs, while its fuel capacity was 20.5 liters/5.4 US gallons. Additionally, its standing 1/4 mile was 14.1 sec/99 mph, and its top speed was 118.5 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Hesketh V1000 Vampire
| Year | 1982 – 83 |
|---|---|
| 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 |