Velocette VENOM CLUBMAN: history, specs, pictures
The Velocette VENOM CLUBMAN was a Single cylinder, OHC, 4-stroke Classic motorcycle produced by Velocette in 1960. Claimed horsepower was 37.01 HP (27.6 KW) @ 5900 RPM.
| Velocette VENOM CLUBMAN | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1960 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | Single cylinder, OHC, 4-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 86.4mm x 86.4mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.75:1 |
| Horsepower | 37.01 HP (27.6 KW) @ 5900RPM |
| Fuel System | Carburetor: TT Amal racing, monobloc |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-Speed constant mesh, close ratio Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork with hydraulic damping and an offset wheel spindle Rear: Woodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping, later Armstrong and Girling, adjustable |
| Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
| Front Tire | 3.25 x 19" |
| Rear Tire | 3.25 x 19" |
| Wheelbase | 53.7 inches (1364 mm) |
| Length | 83.9 inches (2131 mm) |
| Width | 27.6 inches (701 mm) |
| Seat Height | 30.51 inches (775 mm) |
| Weight | 198.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
A 86.4mm bore x 86.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 499.0 cubic centimeters.
DriveEdit
The bike has a 4-Speed constant mesh, close ratio transmission. Power was moderated via the Dry, three-plate.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 3.25 x 19" front tire and a 3.25 x 19" rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork with hydraulic damping and an offset wheel spindle while the rear was equipped with a Woodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping, later Armstrong and Girling, adjustable. The wheelbase was 53.7 inches (1364 mm) long.
1960 - 1966 Velocette VENOM CLUBMANEdit
From 1960, Velocette produced the Venom (and the Viper) in a Clubman racing version, fitted with TT Amal carburetors, a manually controlled BTH racing magneto (in place of the Lucas unit) and a close-ratio gearbox, with the compression ratio raised to 9.3 to 1. The Venom Clubman dispensed with the glass fibre enclosure and instead made a feature of highly polished crankcase and gearbox castings. Supplied with "rearset" controls, lowered handlebars and a steering damper, the Clubman also had a range of optional accessories including a "megaphone" exhaust silencer, a rev counter and light alloy wheel rims.