Velocette GTP
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Velocette GTP | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1930 - 46 |
Engine | Two-stroke, Single cylinder |
Compression ratio | 6.5:1 |
Ignition | Coil in conjunction with Miller |
Transmission | Early models: 3 Speed, hand operated Later models: 4 Speed, foot operated |
Suspension | Front: Webb fork with shock absorber and steering damper Rear: None, spring loaded seat |
Brakes | Front: 6 in. drum, internal expanding Rear: 6 in. drum, internal expanding |
Front Tire | 3 x 25 in., Avon |
Rear Tire | 3 x 25 in., Avon |
Wheelbase | 1270 mm / 50 in |
Seat Height | 686 mm / 27 in |
Weight | 101 kg / 222 lbs (light set included) (dry), |
Fuel Capacity | 6.6 L / 1.75 US gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Two-stroke, Single cylinder. The engine featured a 6.5:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3 x 25 in., Avon front tire and a 3 x 25 in., Avon rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 6 in. drum, internal expanding in the front and a 6 in. drum, internal expanding in the rear. The front suspension was a Webb fork with shock absorber and steering damper while the rear was equipped with a None, spring loaded seat. The GTP was fitted with a 6.6 L / 1.75 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 101 kg / 222 lbs (light set included). The wheelbase was 1270 mm / 50 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Make Model | Velocette GTP |
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Year | 1930 - 46 |
Engine Type | Two-stroke, Single cylinder |
Displacement | 249 cc / 15.2 cub in |
Bore X Stroke | 63 x 80 mm |
Compression | 6.5:1 |
Cooling System | Air cooled |
Lubrication | Dry sump |
Carburetor | Amal, twist grip control |
Exhaust | 1-into-2, chrome plated silencers with fish tail mufflers |
Ignition | Coil in conjunction with Miller |
Starting | Kick start |
Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
Transmission | Early models: 3 Speed, hand operated Later models: 4 Speed, foot operated |
Final Drive | Chain |
Gear Ratios (3-speed) | 1st 13.5 / 2nd 7.7 / 3rd 5.33:1 |
Wheelbase | 1270 mm / 50 in |
Seat Height | 686 mm / 27 in |
Ground Clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
Front Suspension | Webb fork with shock absorber and steering damper |
Rear Suspension | None, spring loaded seat |
Front Brakes | 6 in. drum, internal expanding |
Rear Brakes | 6 in. drum, internal expanding |
Wheels | Spokes |
Front Tire | 3 x 25 in., Avon |
Rear Tire | 3 x 25 in., Avon |
Fuel Capacity | 6.6 L / 1.75 US gal |
Dry Weight | 101 kg / 222 lbs (light set included) |
Colours | Black with gold pin striping |
Source | Wikipedia, Bohams |