An amazing hand built offering from Hesketh
According to Hesketh Motorcycles
The heart of this new model is undoubtedly the substantial 1,950cc V-twin S&S X-wedge engine, offering an undeniably high amount of torque. Air-cooled and with a proven power-train, the meaty V-twin was chosen for its excellent reputation and reliability. In a unique twist the X-wedge is also the engine used for the quintessentially British Morgan three-wheelers – a British icon using a proven American motor goes to show the quality of X-wedge.
Modifying the engine especially to suit the Hesketh 24, the team turned to expert British tuners, Harris Performance Engines, putting to good use their forty years’ experience in pushrod engines and drag racing to produce the exceptionally powerful 24 engine.
Indeed Hesketh will be able to offer all limited edition Hesketh 24 customers at least three different power options on their bespoke model, with Harris providing stage engine tuning for various levels of preferred power.
The Hesketh 24 bodywork is in the unmistakeable colours of James Hunt’s Hesketh F1 car with graphics designed and produced by none other than BSB champion, Tommy Hill. In fact Tommy will be the first person to ride the Hesketh 24 in public at the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed as he takes the new model up the famous hill-climb.
Dripping in brand-name components from the likes of Öhlins, Beringer and Baker, the Hesketh 24 uses only the best of the best – offering unbeatable luxury and exclusivity. For example the seat is made from the finest Italian nappa leather. Fully waterproof and super-soft the seat is the work of F1 class leather upholsterers, d:class, who have already put their name to the seats of McLaren.
SPECS
Engine
Engine Type: V-Twin
Displacement: 1,950cc
Cooling System: Air
Valve Acutation: Push Rod 2 Valves Per Cylinder
Bore X Stroke: 105 mm x 110 mm
Compression Ratio: 9:75:1
Fuel System: Closed Loop Electronic Fuel Injection
Ignition: Digital
Start: Electric
Security: Keyless Ignition & Immobiliser
Exhaust: Two Into One Into Two: Stainless Steel & Carbon Fibre
Frame
Frame: Chrome-moly Tube Cradle Frame
Swing Arm: Steel Box Section With Integral Oil Tank
Rake: 25
Trail: 96mm
Front Wheel: 17″ BST Carbon Fibre
Rear Wheel: 17″ BST Carbon Fibre
Front Tyre: 120/70/ZR17
Rear Tyre: 190/70/ZR17
Handlebars: Renthal Tubular Tapered Steel Fatbars
Dimensions
Fuel Tank Capacity: 19 Litres (5 US Gallons)
Dry Weight: TBA
Seat Height: 820mm (32 Inches)
Wheelbase: 1550mm (61 Inches)
Transmission
Gear Box: Baker 5 Speed with Overdrive
Final Drive: 525 “O” Ring Chain
Clutch: Baker Wet Multi-Plate KingKong Clutch Cable Actuation
Suspension
Front Suspension: 55mm Ohline USD Forks
Adjustable Preload, Compression & Rebound Damping, Harris Racing Fully Machined Billet Yokes
Rear Suspension: Ohlins Reservoir- Style Twin Shocks, Adjustable Ride Height, Preload, Compression & Rebound
Power
Power: 125PS @ 6000RPM
196Nm @ 3000RPM
Brakes
Front Brakes: Beringer 300mm Floating Discs, 4 Piston Beringer Aerotech Caliper, Stainless Steel Braided Hoses
Rear Brakes: Single Beringer 250mm Disc, 4 Piston Beringer Aerotech Caliper, Stainless Steel Braided Hoses
Electronics & Controls
Charging System: Cycle Electric Regulator & Stator
Instrumentation: Stack Race Instrumenation: Stack Electric Speedometer
Colours
White/Coloured
Price from: £TBD
Full details and more photos at Hesketh Motorcycles
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