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[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.
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Velocette Venom | |
Manufacturer | |
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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.