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{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = Velocette MT 500 | |||
|photo=velocette-mt-500-1938-1942-1.jpg | |||
|aka = | |||
|manufacturer = Velocette | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1938 | |||
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|predecessor = | |||
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|class = Classic | |||
|engine = Single, OHC, four-stroke, air-cooled | |||
|bore_stroke = 81.3mm x 81.3mm | |||
|compression = 10.9:1 | |||
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|fuel_system = Carburetor | |||
|ignition = | |||
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|battery = | |||
|transmission = Gear box: 4-Speed, foot operated <br> | |||
Final Drive: Chain <br> | |||
Clutch: Wet Multi-plate <br> | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension =Front: Webb fork with two [[friction]] dampers <br> | |||
Rear: Swingarm with 2 shock absorbers | |||
|brakes =Front: Drum <br>Rear: Drum | |||
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The '''[[Velocette]] MT 500''' was a Single, OHC, four-stroke, air-cooled Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Velocette]] in 1938. | |||
==Engine== | |||
A 81.3mm [[bore]] x 81.3mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 494.7 cubic centimeters. | |||
==Drive== | |||
The bike has a 4-Speed, foot operated transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet Multi-plate. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum 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. | |||
==1938 - 1942 Velocette MT 500== | |||
[[File:velocette-mt-500-1938-1942-1.jpg|600px|1938 - 1942 Velocette MT 500]] | |||
[[File:velocette-mt-500-1938-1942-0.jpg|600px|1938 - 1942 Velocette MT 500]] | |||
The 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. | |||
[[Category:Classic motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Velocette motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1930s motorcycles]] | |||