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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.   
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.   


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* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-baron#velocette-venom The Baron]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-baron#velocette-venom The Baron]


[[Category:Velocette motorcycles]]
[[Category:1960s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1950s motorcycles]]
[[Category:Motorcycles needing images]]
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|name            = Velocette Venom
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|production      = 1955 - 1969
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|fuel_system      = carburetor
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|transmission    = Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Clutch: dry-three plate <br>
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|suspension      =Front: telescopic <br>
Rear: swingarm with coil-over shocks
|brakes          =Front: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake) <br>Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
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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==
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==
Power was moderated via the dry-three plate. 
==Chassis==
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==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/widows#velocette-venom Widows]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-baron#velocette-venom The Baron]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/heartbeat#velocette-venom Heartbeat]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/tracey-ullman-terry#velocette-venom Tracey Ullman: Terry]
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[[Category:Velocette motorcycles]]
[[Category:1960s motorcycles]]
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[[Category:1950s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1950s motorcycles]]
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[[Category:Motorcycles needing images]]

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]