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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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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.   
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 ==
== Photos ==
[[File:Velocette-mt500-03.jpg|600px|Velocette MT500]]
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[File:velocette-mt500-02.jpg|600px|Velocette MT500]]
File:Velocette-mt500-03.jpg|600px|Velocette MT500
[[File:velocette-mt500-01.jpg|600px|Velocette MT500]]
File:velocette-mt500-02.jpg|600px|Velocette MT500
File:velocette-mt500-01.jpg|600px|Velocette MT500
</gallery>


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
Velocette
MT 500


MT
MT

Latest revision as of 14:25, 20 December 2019

Velocette-mt500-03.jpg
Velocette MT500
Manufacturer
Production 2 units
Class Classic
Engine
Single, OHC, four-stroke, air-cooled
Bore / Stroke 81.3mm x 81.3mm
Compression ratio 10.9:1
Fuel System Carburetor
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

The Velocette MT 500 was a Single, OHC, four-stroke, air-cooled Classic motorcycle produced by Velocette in 1938.


Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC. The engine featured a 10.9:1 compression ratio.

Drive[edit | edit source]

Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Overview[edit | edit source]

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
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