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Introduced in 1964, the [[Velocette|Velocette]] Thruxton represents the ultimate evolution of the company's sporting single. Derived from the [[Velocette Venom|Velocette Venom]] Clubman, the new model came as standard with all the items required to compete in production racing. An [[Amal|Amal]] GP carburettor and big valve head ensured that the engine could breathe to its maximum advantage. A consequence of the use of the Amal GP was the need for a cut out in the rear right hand side of the fuel tank to clear the instrument. Braking was aided by a twin leading shoe front brake and clip-ons, rear-sets and a humped saddle enabled the rider to adopt a position conducive to exploiting the full potential of the machines. Not visible, but equally important to the performance of the model were a close ratio gearbox, revised cams and strengthened crankcases. | Introduced in 1964, the [[Velocette|Velocette]] Thruxton represents the ultimate evolution of the company's sporting single. Derived from the [[Velocette Venom|Velocette Venom]] Clubman, the new model came as standard with all the items required to compete in production racing. An [[Amal|Amal]] GP carburettor and big valve head ensured that the engine could breathe to its maximum advantage. A consequence of the use of the Amal GP was the need for a cut out in the rear right hand side of the fuel tank to clear the instrument. Braking was aided by a twin leading shoe front brake and clip-ons, rear-sets and a humped saddle enabled the rider to adopt a position conducive to exploiting the full potential of the machines. Not visible, but equally important to the performance of the model were a close ratio gearbox, revised cams and strengthened crankcases. | ||
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[[Category:Velocette motorcycles]] | [[Category:Velocette motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1960s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1960s motorcycles]] | ||
{{Infobox Motorcycle | |||
|name = '''Velocette Thruxton''' | |||
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|manufacturer = [[Velocette]] | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1964 - 1969 | |||
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|class = [[Road]] | |||
|engine = single cylinder, four-stroke | |||
|bore_stroke = 86.0mm x 86.0mm | |||
|compression = | |||
|top_speed = | |||
|power = | |||
|torque = | |||
|fuel_system = carburettor | |||
|ignition = magneto | |||
|spark_plug = | |||
|battery = 9.1:1 | |||
|transmission = Gear box: 4-speed <br> | |||
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | |||
Clutch: wet multiplate <br> | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension =Front: hydralic telescopic forks <br> | |||
Rear: twin shock | |||
|brakes =Front: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake) <br>Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|3-19}} | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|3.25-19}} | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = | |||
|length = 83.86 inches (2130 mm) | |||
|width = 27.56 inches (700 mm) | |||
|height = 38.98 inches (990 mm) | |||
|seat_height = | |||
|dry_weight = 374.79 pounds (170.0 Kg) | |||
|wet_weight = | |||
|fuel_capacity = 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
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|turning_radius = | |||
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}} | |||
The '''[[Velocette]] Thruxton''' was a single cylinder, [[four-stroke]] Road [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Velocette]] between 1964 and 1969. | |||
==Engine== | |||
The engine was a [[air cooled]] single cylinder, four-stroke. A 86.0mm [[bore]] x 86.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 499.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv). | |||
==Drive== | |||
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multiplate. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
It came with a 3-19 front [[tire]] and a 3.25-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a hydralic telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a twin shock. The Thruxton was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 374.79 pounds (170.0 Kg). | |||
==In Media== | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/jay-lenos-garage#velocette-thruxton Jay Leno's Garage] | |||
[[Category:Road motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Velocette motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1960s motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Motorcycles needing images]] | |||