Velocette Veloce 2.5 hp
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| Velocette Veloce 2.5 hp | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1909 - 18 |
| Engine | Two-stroke, single cylinder |
| Ignition | Eiseman high tension, waterproof |
| Transmission | ¾ V-shape belt, Dunlop |
| Frame | Special design, ling wheelbase, low position |
| Suspension | Front: Druid Patent, spring forks Rear: Spring loaded seat |
| Brakes | Front: Bowden Rear: Foot operated |
| Front Tire | Dunlop studded 2¼ x 26" BE |
| Rear Tire | Dunlop studded 2¼ x 26" BE |
| Weight | |
| Fuel Capacity | 6.6 L / 1.75 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Two-stroke, single cylinder.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a Dunlop studded 2¼ x 26" BE front tire and a Dunlop studded 2¼ x 26" BE rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Bowden in the front and a Foot operated in the rear. The front suspension was a Druid Patent, spring forks while the rear was equipped with a Spring loaded seat. The Veloce 2.5 hp was fitted with a 6.6 L / 1.75 US gal fuel tank.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
| Make Model | Veloce 2.5 hp and 2.75 hp |
|---|---|
| Year | 1909 - 18 |
| Engine Type | Two-stroke, single cylinder |
| Displacement | 276 cc / 16.8 cub in |
| Bore X Stroke | 2.5 hp: 70 x 76 mm 2.75 hp: 76 x 76 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Lubrication | Mechanical lubrication |
| Carburetor | Senspray or AMAC |
| Exhaust | Exhaust valve lifter operated by Bowden wire from handle bar, steel silencer |
| Ignition | Eiseman high tension, waterproof |
| Starting | Pedal |
| Max Power | 1.8 kW / 2.5 hp or 2.0 kW / 2.75 hp |
| Transmission | ¾ V-shape belt, Dunlop |
| Final Drive | Belt (for single speed) Chain (for two-speed) |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 10.2 / 2nd 6:1 |
| Frame | Special design, ling wheelbase, low position |
| Front Suspension | Druid Patent, spring forks |
| Rear Suspension | Spring loaded seat |
| Front Brakes | Bowden |
| Rear Brakes | Foot operated |
| Wheels | Spoked |
| Front Tire | Dunlop studded 2¼ x 26" BE |
| Rear Tire | Dunlop studded 2¼ x 26" BE |
| Fuel Capacity | 6.6 L / 1.75 US gal |
| Saddle | XL'ALL |
| Tool Bags | Two pannier, with complete tool kit |
| Colour | Enamel Black with decorated tank |
| Source | Velocetteowners.com, Veloce Brochure, 1913 |