Hesketh returns with the 24
The past few years has seen Hesketh Motorcycles change ownership, relocate to Surrey and finally end production of the aged V1000. Now the next chapter in the marque’s history has been revealed.
Called the 24, the new bike sports a striped white colour scheme that’s a homage to the Hesketh Racing Formula One cars of the 1970s. The name itself recalls James Hunt’s race number when he secured the team’s sole championship victory at the 1975 Dutch Grand Prix.
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The 24’s specification features a 1,950 cc V-twin engine that should produce around 120 bhp (89 kW / 122 PS). Other components include Öhlins suspension, Brock’s Performance carbon fibre wheels and Beringer brakes.
Hesketh proprietor, Paul Sleeman, commented: “The design of the bike itself is centred around the big V-twin muscle at the heart of the bike, with overhead air intakes inside the tank above and a 22.7 litre fuel cell mounted below the engine. To stay true to some original Hesketh features the front light offers a modern half cowl and the top tank follows the distinctive Hesketh shape.
“The limited edition Hesketh 24, of which only 24 will be made, is available from February and we will go on to develop and release a two-seat version of this model shortly after.”
A price has yet to be announced.
Called the 24, the new bike sports a striped white colour scheme that’s a homage to the Hesketh Racing Formula One cars of the 1970s. The name itself recalls James Hunt’s race number when he secured the team’s sole championship victory at the 1975 Dutch Grand Prix.
+Side.jpg "Hesketh 24 (2014) Side")
The 24’s specification features a 1,950 cc V-twin engine that should produce around 120 bhp (89 kW / 122 PS). Other components include Öhlins suspension, Brock’s Performance carbon fibre wheels and Beringer brakes.
Hesketh proprietor, Paul Sleeman, commented: “The design of the bike itself is centred around the big V-twin muscle at the heart of the bike, with overhead air intakes inside the tank above and a 22.7 litre fuel cell mounted below the engine. To stay true to some original Hesketh features the front light offers a modern half cowl and the top tank follows the distinctive Hesketh shape.
“The limited edition Hesketh 24, of which only 24 will be made, is available from February and we will go on to develop and release a two-seat version of this model shortly after.”
A price has yet to be announced.
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