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{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = '''Velocette Venom'''
|name            = Velocette Venom
|image            =
|aka              =  
|aka              =  
|manufacturer    = [[Velocette]]
|manufacturer    = Velocette
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1955 - 1969
|production      = 1955 - 1969
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|predecessor      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Road]]
|class            = Road
|engine          = single cylinder, four-stroke
|engine          = single cylinder, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 86.0mm x 86.0mm
|bore_stroke      = 86.0mm x 86.0mm
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|ignition        = belt driven dynamo
|ignition        = belt driven dynamo
|spark_plug      =
|spark_plug      =
|battery          = 8.0:1
|battery          =  
|transmission    = Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
|transmission    = Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Clutch: dry-three plate <br>
Clutch: dry-three plate <br>

Latest revision as of 20:21, 23 November 2019

The Velocette Venom was a single cylinder, four-stroke allround motorcycle produced between 1955 and 1969. It could reach a top speed of 99 mph (160 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 33.26 HP (24.8 KW) @ 6200 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 86.0mm bore x 86.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 499.0 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 8.0:1 compression ratio. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The final drive was via chain. Power was moderated via the dry-three plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 3.25-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic while the rear was equiped with a swingarm with coil-over shocks. The bike weighed just 390.22 pounds (177.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 54.76 inches (1391 mm) long.

In Media[edit | edit source]

Velocette Venom
Manufacturer
Production 1955 - 1969
Class Road
Engine
single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 86.0mm x 86.0mm
Top Speed 99 mph (160 km/h)
Horsepower 33.26 HP (24.8 KW) @ 6200RPM
Fuel System carburetor
Ignition belt driven dynamo
Transmission Final Drive: chain
Clutch: dry-three plate
Suspension Front: telescopic
Rear: swingarm with coil-over shocks
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 3.25-19
Rear Tire 3.25-19
Wheelbase 54.76 inches (1391 mm)
Weight 390.22 pounds (177.0 Kg) (dry),
Manuals Service Manual


The Velocette Venom was a single cylinder, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Velocette between 1955 and 1969. It could reach a top speed of 99 mph (160 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 33.26 HP (24.8 KW) @ 6200 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 86.0mm bore x 86.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 499.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).

Drive[edit | edit source]

Power was moderated via the dry-three plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 3.25-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic while the rear was equipped with a swingarm with coil-over shocks. The bike weighed just 390.22 pounds (177.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 54.76 inches (1391 mm) long.

In Media[edit | edit source]