Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p The Hesketh V1000 is a 992 cc (60.5 cu in) V-twin motorcycle originally designed and built by Hesketh Motorcycles in Daventry, Northamptonshire. Although the V1000 had an advanced ohc engine with 4 valves per cylinder, sales were poor as the motorcycle proved to be expensive and rather underpowered, with a hefty dry weight of 244 kg (538 lb) and meagre 86 bhp output. Only 149 V1000 motorcycles were sold before the company was wound up in August 1982. Broom Development Engineering continued development and produce twelve V1000s each year.A Motor Cycle News review of the motorcycle said, "People see the Hesketh V1000 as an 80s version of the Vincent twin; and the engine has a classic simplicity about it, featuring a modest 86 bhp delivered at just 6500 rpm. So long as you understand that you're buying a handbuilt, relatively sedate, classic British motorcycle, you're not likely to be disappointed with the performance of the Hesketh V1000.". }
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- Hesketh_V1000 abstract "The Hesketh V1000 is a 992 cc (60.5 cu in) V-twin motorcycle originally designed and built by Hesketh Motorcycles in Daventry, Northamptonshire. Although the V1000 had an advanced ohc engine with 4 valves per cylinder, sales were poor as the motorcycle proved to be expensive and rather underpowered, with a hefty dry weight of 244 kg (538 lb) and meagre 86 bhp output. Only 149 V1000 motorcycles were sold before the company was wound up in August 1982. Broom Development Engineering continued development and produce twelve V1000s each year.A Motor Cycle News review of the motorcycle said, "People see the Hesketh V1000 as an 80s version of the Vincent twin; and the engine has a classic simplicity about it, featuring a modest 86 bhp delivered at just 6500 rpm. So long as you understand that you're buying a handbuilt, relatively sedate, classic British motorcycle, you're not likely to be disappointed with the performance of the Hesketh V1000."".