1983 Hesketh Vampire

Vision and Passion

By Greg Williams
Updated on October 17, 2023
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by Jeff Barger

Dreamers and schemers make the world more interesting, and motorcycle history is full of examples like the 1983 Hesketh Vampire.

1983 Hesketh Vampire

Engine: 992cc air-cooled DOHC 90-degree V-twin, 95mm x 70mm bore and stroke, 9.5:1 compression ratio, 86hp @ 6,500rpm (claimed)
Top speed: 138mph (claimed)
Carburetion: 36mm Dell’Orto PHF x 2

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