Velocette Venom: history, specs, pictures
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
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
The final drive was via chain. 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 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.
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| Manufacturer | Velocette |
|---|---|
| Production | 1955 - 1969 |
| Class | Road |
| Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 86.0mm x 86.0mm |
| Top speed | 99 mph (160 km/h) |
| Horse Power | 33.26 HP (24.8 KW) @ 6200RPM |
| Fuel system | carburettor |
| Ignition type | belt driven dynamo |
| Battery | 8.0:1 |
| 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) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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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.