Velocette U
Velocette U | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1928 |
Engine | Two stroke, single cylinder |
Transmission | 3 speed, hand controlled gearbox |
Suspension | Front: Webb forks Rear: Spring loaded saddle |
Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
Weight | |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Two stroke, single cylinder.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Webb forks while the rear was equipped with a Spring loaded saddle.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Velocette U
The first machine to bear the name Velocette was a
two-stroke, so called to differentiate it from the larger, four-stroke Veloce
model, and the type was an almost permanent fixture of the Hall Green range up
until WW2. Although dropped at the end of 1926, the two-stroke Velocette
reappeared at the 1927 Motor Cycle Show as the heavily revised Model U (for
Utility) boasting improved brakes, lightweight Webb forks and the newly
fashionable saddle tank. Its predecessors 63 x 80mm bore/stroke dimensions were
retained, but the twin-port motor now had a roller big-end bearing and drove via
a three-speed, hand change gearbox. Well engineered in the best Veloce
tradition, the Model U quickly gained a reputation for exemplary reliability and
was soon joined by a USS sports version with detachable cylinder head.
Make Model | Velocette U |
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Year | 1928 |
Engine Type | Two stroke, single cylinder |
Displacement | 249 cc / 15.2 cub in. |
Bore X Stroke | 63 x 80 mm |
Cooling System | Air cooled |
Exhaust | One-into-two, chrome |
Starting | Kick start |
Transmission | 3 speed, hand controlled gearbox |
Final Drive | Chain |
Front Suspension | Webb forks |
Rear Suspension | Spring loaded saddle |
Front Brakes | Drum |
Rear Brakes | Drum |
Wheels | Spokes |
Colours | Black with gold pinstriping |
Source | Bohams |