Hesketh motorcycles

Posted by: velofellow on 23 February 2004

I assume that most Naim enthusiasts appreciate the finer things in life and therefore may be interested to learn that the Hesketh motorcycle is still in production.A mere two decades after its apparent death dear old Mick Broom has sorted out all the original bugs(and there were plenty) and will build you a truly beautiful 1200cc,dohc gentleman's tourer.The £12000 may make you wince until you look at the specs which are top end plus. www.heskethmotorcycles.co.uk is the place to go.Cheers Tony
Posted on: 23 July 2004 by Mr.Tibbs
"Ah . You willn't catch me that easily Tibbs."

The only thing I willn't catch is you saying wont Wink

"Or does your bike have a playing card jammed in somewhere making those loud raspy noises in the spokes so's the whole neighbourhood can hear you coming from miles away??"

It's quite loud and raspy enough already P, thanks. Big Grin

Mr Tibbs
Posted on: 23 July 2004 by P
Well I'd never've guessed but it certainly looks like it might sound like a 50 foot mosquito with some sorta chest problem!

Whatever. If it tickles your testicles etc

P
Posted on: 24 July 2004 by Mr.Tibbs
It's a V-twin, therefore (unless at max RPM) sounds quite flat compared to an in-line twin. Not a typically nasty sounding two-stroke, though that depends on the your POV of course.

Two strokes have always fascinated me; Originally, due to the simplicity of design and more recently (and somewhat ironically) due to the huge BHP/Litre complexity of modern engines. I mean, over 60BHP from a 250cc engine in road tune, with current GP engines putting out almost 100BHP - from a complete engine/gearbox that can be picked up with one hand!

Mr Tibbs
Posted on: 24 July 2004 by Daytona


the latest offering from those mo'cycle gods at hesketh..right.

alan

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