Tanks Classics - Velocette Motorcycle Specifications
1937 Velocette KSS MkII
Year Built : 1936-1947
Engine : 348cc single cylinder, single overhead camshaft. Bore and stroke 74mm X 81mm
Transmission : 4 speed foot change gearbox
Frame and Suspension : Full cradle frame, Webb heavy weight forks and rigid rear
Dimensions : 3 ½ Gallon petrol tank, 55” wheelbase, 4 ¾” ground clearance, weight 340lbs
Performance : 78mph in standard trim
Engine : 348cc single cylinder, single overhead camshaft. Bore and stroke 74mm X 81mm
Transmission : 4 speed foot change gearbox
Frame and Suspension : Full cradle frame, Webb heavy weight forks and rigid rear
Dimensions : 3 ½ Gallon petrol tank, 55” wheelbase, 4 ¾” ground clearance, weight 340lbs
Performance : 78mph in standard trim
1937 Velocette KSS MkII
1954 Velocette MSS
Year Built : 1953-1971
Engine : 499cc single cylinder, overhead valve. Bore and stroke 86mm X 86mm.
Compression ratio 6.8-1. 23 to 27 bhp at 5,000 rpm
Transmission : 4 speed foot change gearbox
Frame and Suspension : Velocette oil damped telescopic forks and adjustable rear sprung cradle frame
Dimensions : 3 Gallon and later 4 ¼ petrol tank, 53 ¾ ” wheelbase, 5 ½ ” ground clearance, weight 385lbs
Performance : 82mph in standard trim. ¼ mile in 17.8 seconds. 72mpg at 50mph
Engine : 499cc single cylinder, overhead valve. Bore and stroke 86mm X 86mm.
Compression ratio 6.8-1. 23 to 27 bhp at 5,000 rpm
Transmission : 4 speed foot change gearbox
Frame and Suspension : Velocette oil damped telescopic forks and adjustable rear sprung cradle frame
Dimensions : 3 Gallon and later 4 ¼ petrol tank, 53 ¾ ” wheelbase, 5 ½ ” ground clearance, weight 385lbs
Performance : 82mph in standard trim. ¼ mile in 17.8 seconds. 72mpg at 50mph
1954 Velocette MSS
1959 Velocette Venom Clubman
Year Built : 1959-1966
Engine : 499cc single cylinder, overhead valve. Bore and stroke 86mm X 86mm.
Compression ratio 8.75-1. 23 to 38 bhp at 6,200 rpm
Transmission : 4 speed foot change gearbox
Frame and Suspension : Velocette oil damped telescopic forks and adjustable rear sprung cradle frame
Dimensions : 3 Gallon and later 4 ¼ petrol tank, 53 ¾ ” wheelbase, 5 ½ ” ground clearance, weight 385lbs
Performance : 106mph in standard trim. ¼ mile in 16 seconds. 58mpg average
Engine : 499cc single cylinder, overhead valve. Bore and stroke 86mm X 86mm.
Compression ratio 8.75-1. 23 to 38 bhp at 6,200 rpm
Transmission : 4 speed foot change gearbox
Frame and Suspension : Velocette oil damped telescopic forks and adjustable rear sprung cradle frame
Dimensions : 3 Gallon and later 4 ¼ petrol tank, 53 ¾ ” wheelbase, 5 ½ ” ground clearance, weight 385lbs
Performance : 106mph in standard trim. ¼ mile in 16 seconds. 58mpg average
1959 Velocette Venom Clubman
1960 Velocette Viper
Year Built : 1955-1969
Engine : 349cc single cylinder, overhead valve. Bore and stroke 72mm X 86mm.
Compression ratio 8.75-1. 23 to 27 bhp at 7,000 rpm
Transmission : 4 speed foot change gearbox
Frame and Suspension : Velocette oil damped telescopic forks and adjustable rear sprung cradle frame
Dimensions : 3 Gallon and later 4 ¼ petrol tank, 53 ¾ ” wheelbase, 5 ½ ” ground clearance, weight 380lbs
Performance : 90mph in standard trim. ¼ mile in 17 seconds. 75mpg at 60mph
Engine : 349cc single cylinder, overhead valve. Bore and stroke 72mm X 86mm.
Compression ratio 8.75-1. 23 to 27 bhp at 7,000 rpm
Transmission : 4 speed foot change gearbox
Frame and Suspension : Velocette oil damped telescopic forks and adjustable rear sprung cradle frame
Dimensions : 3 Gallon and later 4 ¼ petrol tank, 53 ¾ ” wheelbase, 5 ½ ” ground clearance, weight 380lbs
Performance : 90mph in standard trim. ¼ mile in 17 seconds. 75mpg at 60mph
1960 Velocette Viper
1967 Velocette MSS
Year Built : 1953-1971
Engine : 499cc single cylinder, overhead valve. Bore and stroke 86mm X 86mm.
Compression ratio 6.8-1. 23 to 27 bhp at 5,000 rpm
Transmission : 4 speed foot change gearbox
Frame and Suspension : Velocette oil damped telescopic forks and adjustable rear sprung cradle frame
Dimensions : 3 Gallon and later 4 ¼ petrol tank, 53 ¾ ” wheelbase, 5 ½ ” ground clearance, weight 385lbs
Performance : 82mph in standard trim. ¼ mile in 17.8 seconds. 72mpg at 50mph
The later models like this were made to order, but they had the later modifications to the engine like the late Venoms and Thruxtons, such as one piece push rod tunnel, extra oil drain in the timing side crankcase, lighter flywheels, crankcase breather and larger 4 ¼ gallon Clubman petrol tank.
Engine : 499cc single cylinder, overhead valve. Bore and stroke 86mm X 86mm.
Compression ratio 6.8-1. 23 to 27 bhp at 5,000 rpm
Transmission : 4 speed foot change gearbox
Frame and Suspension : Velocette oil damped telescopic forks and adjustable rear sprung cradle frame
Dimensions : 3 Gallon and later 4 ¼ petrol tank, 53 ¾ ” wheelbase, 5 ½ ” ground clearance, weight 385lbs
Performance : 82mph in standard trim. ¼ mile in 17.8 seconds. 72mpg at 50mph
The later models like this were made to order, but they had the later modifications to the engine like the late Venoms and Thruxtons, such as one piece push rod tunnel, extra oil drain in the timing side crankcase, lighter flywheels, crankcase breather and larger 4 ¼ gallon Clubman petrol tank.
1967 Velocette MSS
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