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| | #Redirect [[Velocette MT500]] |
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| |name = Velocette MT 500
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| |photo=velocette-mt-500-1938-1942-1.jpg
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| |aka =
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| |manufacturer = Velocette
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| |production = 1938
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| |class = Classic
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| |engine = Single, OHC, four-stroke, air-cooled
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| |bore_stroke = 81.3mm x 81.3mm
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| |compression = 10.9:1
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| |fuel_system = Carburetor
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| |transmission = Gear box: 4-Speed, foot operated <br>
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| Final Drive: Chain <br>
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| Clutch: Wet Multi-plate <br>
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| |frame =
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| |suspension =Front: Webb fork with two [[friction]] dampers <br>
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| Rear: Swingarm with 2 shock absorbers
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| |brakes =Front: Drum <br>Rear: Drum
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| The '''[[Velocette]] MT 500''' was a Single, OHC, four-stroke, air-cooled Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Velocette]] in 1938.
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| ==Engine==
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| A 81.3mm [[bore]] x 81.3mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 494.7 cubic centimeters.
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| ==Drive==
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| The bike has a 4-Speed, foot operated transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet Multi-plate.
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| ==Chassis==
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| Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Webb fork with two friction dampers while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm with 2 shock absorbers.
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| ==1938 - 1942 Velocette MT 500==
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| [[File:velocette-mt-500-1938-1942-1.jpg|600px|1938 - 1942 Velocette MT 500]]
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| [[File:velocette-mt-500-1938-1942-0.jpg|600px|1938 - 1942 Velocette MT 500]]
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| The MT 500 was never sold as a racer, but two machines were built for Stanley Woods and Ted Mellors. They were made ​​late in 1938 and looked similar to the Mk VIII but had a swingarm rear suspension. The frame was modified slightly to the raise the engine. The bore and stroke of 81 mm and 96 corresponded to that of the 500 cc MSS.
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| [[Category:Classic motorcycles]] | |
| [[Category:Velocette motorcycles]]
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| [[Category:1930s motorcycles]]
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