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[[Image:1921-Velocette-D2.jpg|thumb|1921 Velocette D2]] | [[Image:1921-Velocette-D2.jpg|thumb|1921 Velocette D2]] | ||
[[Image:1947-Velocette-KTT-Mark-8.jpg|thumb|1947 Velocette KTT Mark 8]] | [[Image:1947-Velocette-KTT-Mark-8.jpg|thumb|1947 Velocette KTT Mark 8]] | ||
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'''Velocette''' is the name given to [[motorcycle]]s that were made by Veloce Ltd, in Hall Green, Birmingham, England. | '''Velocette''' is the name given to [[motorcycle]]s that were made by Veloce Ltd, in Hall Green, Birmingham, England. One of several motorcycle manufacturers in Birmingham, Velocette was a small, family-owned firm, selling far fewer hand-built motorcycles than the giant [[BSA]], [[Norton]] or [[Triumph]] concerns. Renowned for the quality of its products, the company was 'always in the picture' in international motorcycle racing, from the mid-1920s through the 1950s, culminating in two world championship titles (1949–1950 350 cc) and its legendary and still-unbeaten 24 hours at 100 mph (161 km/h) record. Veloce, while small, was a great technical innovator and many of its patented designs are commonplace on motorcycles today, including the positive-stop foot shift and swinging arm rear suspension with hydraulic dampers | ||
One of several motorcycle manufacturers in Birmingham, Velocette was a small, family-owned firm, selling far fewer hand-built motorcycles than the giant [[BSA]], [[Norton]] or [[Triumph]] concerns. Renowned for the quality of its products, the company was 'always in the picture' in international motorcycle racing, from the mid-1920s through the 1950s, culminating in two world championship titles (1949–1950 350 cc) and its legendary and still-unbeaten 24 hours at 100 mph (161 km/h) record. Veloce, while small, was a great technical innovator and many of its patented designs are commonplace on motorcycles today, including the positive-stop foot shift and swinging arm rear suspension with hydraulic dampers | |||
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[[Image:1960 Velocetee LE.jpg|left|thumb|1960 Velocetee LE]] | [[Image:1960 Velocetee LE.jpg|left|thumb|1960 Velocetee LE]] | ||
This unique and unconventional machine was widely used by over 50 police departments in England; its uncanny silence enabled the "Bobby" to patrol back streets and alleys at night without disturbing residents. The angular styling was not popular with the buying public and sales decreased until production stopped in 1970, when Velocette closed their doors. | This unique and unconventional machine was widely used by over 50 police departments in England; its uncanny silence enabled the "Bobby" to patrol back streets and alleys at night without disturbing residents. The angular styling was not popular with the buying public and sales decreased until production stopped in 1970, when Velocette closed their doors. | ||
==Models== | ==Models== | ||
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*[[Velocette D2|D2]] | *[[Velocette D2|D2]] | ||
*[[Velocette Model K|Model K]] | *[[Velocette Model K|Model K]] | ||
[[Category:Motorcycle manufacturers]] | [[Category:Motorcycle manufacturers]] | ||
[[Category:English motorcycles]] | [[Category:English motorcycles]] |