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| Velocette KTT MK VIII | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1938 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | Single cylider, two stroke, air cooled |
| Horsepower | 26.95 HP (20.1 KW) @ 6500RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-Speed Final Drive: Shaft |
| Suspension | Front: Webb girder forks Rear: Swing-arm with Oleo air shocks |
| Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
| Weight | |
| Fuel Capacity | 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Velocette KTT MK VIII was a Single cylider, two stroke, air cooled Classic motorcycle produced by Velocette in 1938. Claimed horsepower was 26.95 HP (20.1 KW) @ 6500 RPM.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi discs.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Webb girder forks while the rear was equipped with a Swing-arm with Oleo air shocks. The KTT MK VIII was fitted with a 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters) fuel tank.
1938 - 1950 Velocette KTT MK VIII[edit | edit source]
The Mk VIII came into production in 1938. The aluminum cylinder was now standard in production and the machine was practically the same as the factory racers of Ted Mellors. The machine was only seven months in production, because the rear suspension was introduced and developed for the Mk VIII.