Velocette L.E. Mk II: history, specs, pictures
| Velocette L.E. Mk II | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1951 |
| Class | Naked |
| Engine | Four-stroke, flat twin |
| Bore / Stroke | 50.8mm x 50.8mm |
| Compression ratio | 6.1 |
| Horsepower | 8.05 HP (6.0 KW) @ 5000RPM |
| Fuel System | Carburetor: Amal 363 monobloc |
| Transmission | Gear box: 3-Speed Final Drive: Shaft |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork Rear: Dual coil springs and spring loaded seat |
| Brakes | Front: 5 x 0.75 in diameter offset drum (from 1954 width increased to 1") Rear: 5 x 0.75 in diameter offset drum (from 1953 width increased to 1") |
| Front Tire | 3.00 x 19" |
| Rear Tire | 3.00 x 19" |
| Wheelbase | 51.18 inches (1300 mm) |
| Length | 82.01 inches (2083 mm) |
| Width | 25.0 inches (635 mm) |
| Seat Height | 27.99 inches (711 mm) |
| Weight | 118.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Velocette L.E. Mk II was a Four-stroke, flat twin Naked motorcycle produced by Velocette in 1951. Claimed horsepower was 8.05 HP (6.0 KW) @ 5000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 50.8mm bore x 50.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 192.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 3-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Dry, three-plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.00 x 19" front tire and a 3.00 x 19" rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 5 x 0.75 in diameter offset drum (from 1954 width increased to 1") in the front and a 5 x 0.75 in diameter offset drum (from 1953 width increased to 1") in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Dual coil springs and spring loaded seat. The wheelbase was 51.18 inches (1300 mm) long.
1951 - 1960 Velocette L.E. Mk II[edit | edit source]
In 1951, Velocette introduced the Mk.II, which at first glance looked no different from the Mk.I. The engine had been bored out to 192cc, achieving a power output of 8HP.