Hesketh Vampire (1982-83)

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.

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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