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|name = [[Velocette]] MT500 | |name = [[Velocette]] MT500 | ||
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|manufacturer = Velocette | |manufacturer = Velocette |
Revision as of 16:16, 30 July 2019
Velocette MT500 | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 2 units |
Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC |
Compression ratio | 10.9:1 |
Ignition | Bobine |
Transmission | 4 Speed, foot operated |
Frame | Single cradle frame |
Suspension | Front: Webb fork with two friction dampers Rear: Swingarm with 2 shock absorbers |
Brakes | Front: 7 in. drum Rear: 7 indrum |
Weight | |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC. The engine featured a 10.9:1 compression ratio.
Drive
Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.
Chassis
Stopping was achieved via 7 in. drum in the front and a 7 indrum 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.
Photos
Overview
Velocette MT 500
MT
500: 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.
Make Model | Velocette MT 500 |
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Year | 1938 |
Production | 2 units |
Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC |
Displacement | 494.7 cc / 30.2 cub in |
Bore X Stroke | 81 x 96 mm |
Compression | 10.9:1 |
Cooling System | Air cooled |
Lubrication | Dry sump |
Carburetor | Amal RN |
Ignition | Bobine |
Starting | Kick start |
Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
Transmission | 4 Speed, foot operated |
Final Drive | Chain |
Frame | Single cradle frame |
Front Suspension | Webb fork with two friction dampers |
Rear Suspension | Swingarm with 2 shock absorbers |
Front Brakes | 7 in. drum |
Rear Brakes | 7 indrum |
Colours | Racing |
Source | Wikipedia |