| Manufacturer | Hesketh Motorcycles Daventry Broom Development Engineering Silverstone |
|---|---|
| Production | 1980– |
| Engine | 992 cc (60.5 cu in) air-cooled 90° V-twin |
| Transmission | Five speed constant mesh. Sealed roller O-ring chain |
| Brakes | Brembo 310 mm-diameter twin discs (front) with single 270 mm diameter (rear) |
| Wheelbase | 1,510 mm (59 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,235 mm (88.0 in) |
| Seat height | 838 mm (33.0 in) |
| Fuel capacity | 23 L (5.1 imp gal; 6.1 US gal) |
The Hesketh V1000 is a 992 cc (60.5 cu in) OHC V-twin motorcycle with 4 valves per cylinder. It was originally designed and built by Hesketh Motorcycles in Daventry, Northamptonshire. Sales proved disappointing as the motorcycle was expensive and, at 86 bhp, it was somewhat underpowered given its hefty dry weight of 244 kg (538 lb).
Some 149 V1000 motorcycles were produced before the company was wound up in August 1982,[1] after which time Mick Broom continued development and production.[2] In 2010 the assets were taken over by entrepreneur Paul Sleeman, who resurrected the brand with a renewed limited production run.
A Motor Cycle News review said "the engine has a classic simplicity, delivering a modest 86 bhp at just 6500 rpm", adding buyers seeing the Hesketh V1000 as an 80s Vincent twin should "understand it’s a handbuilt, relatively sedate, classic British motorcycle".[3]