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#Redirect [[Velocette MT500]]
 
 
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Velocette MT 500
|photo=velocette-mt-500-1938-1942-1.jpg
|aka              =
|manufacturer    = Velocette
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1938
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|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 &#8203;&#8203;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]]

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