Velocette LE MK I
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Velocette LE MK I | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1948 - 50 |
Engine | Four stroke, flat twin cylinder |
Compression ratio | 6:1 |
Ignition | Coil |
Battery | 6V, 30W |
Transmission | 3 Speed |
Frame | Pressed steel frame |
Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork Rear: Dual coil springs and spring loaded seat |
Brakes | Front: 5 x 0.75 in diameter offset drum Rear: 5 x 0.75 in diameter offset drum |
Front Tire | 3.00 x 19" |
Rear Tire | 3.00 x 19" |
Wheelbase | 1300 mm / 51.2 in |
Seat Height | 711 mm / 28 in |
Weight | 113.4 kg / 250 lbs (dry), |
Fuel Capacity | 5.7 L / 1.5 US gal |
Fuel Consumption | 2.5 L/100 km / 40 km/L / 95 US mpg |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Water cooled cooled Four stroke, flat twin cylinder. The engine featured a 6:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Dry, single-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 in the front and a 5 x 0.75 in diameter offset drum 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 LE MK I was fitted with a 5.7 L / 1.5 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 113.4 kg / 250 lbs. The wheelbase was 1300 mm / 51.2 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Make Model | Velocette LE MK1 |
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Year | 1948 - 50 |
Engine Type | Four stroke, flat twin cylinder |
Displacement | 149 cc / 9.1 cub in |
Bore X Stroke | 44 x 49 mm |
Compression | 6:1 |
Cooling System | Water cooled |
Lubrication | Wet sump |
Carburetor | Specially designed Amal with multi-jets and butterfly valve |
Ignition | Coil |
Battery | 6V, 30W |
Starting | Pull handle |
Max Power | 4.4 kW / 6 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Clutch | Dry, single-plate |
Transmission | 3 Speed |
Final Drive | Shaft |
Frame | Pressed steel frame |
Dimensions | Length: 2083 mm / 82 in Width: 635 mm / 25 in |
Wheelbase | 1300 mm / 51.2 in |
Seat Height | 711 mm / 28 in |
Ground Clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
Rear Suspension | Dual coil springs and spring loaded seat |
Front Brakes | 5 x 0.75 in diameter offset drum |
Rear Brakes | 5 x 0.75 in diameter offset drum |
Wheels | Spoked |
Front Tire | 3.00 x 19" |
Rear Tire | 3.00 x 19" |
Fuel Capacity | 5.7 L / 1.5 US gal |
Fuel Consumption | 2.5 L/100 km / 40 km/L / 95 US mpg |
Dry Weight | 113.4 kg / 250 lbs |
Maximum Speed | 80 km/h / 50 mph |
Colours | Silver grey |
Source | Wikipedia |