Velocette Valiant: history, specs, pictures
The Velocette Valiant was a two cylinder boxer, four-stroke standard produced by Velocette between 1956 and 1963. It could reach a top speed of 68 mph (110 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 11.8 HP (8.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM.
| Manufacturer | Velocette |
|---|---|
| Production | 1956 - 1963 |
| Engine | two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 50.0mm x 49.0mm |
| Top speed | 68 mph (110 km/h) |
| Horse Power | 11.8 HP (8.8 KW) @ 6000RPM |
| Fuel system | carburettor |
| Battery | 8.0:1 |
| Transmission | Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) Clutch: dry plate |
| Suspension | Front: hydralic telescopic forks Rear: twin shock |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 3.25-18 |
| Rear Tire | 3.25-18 |
| Dimensions | L 78.98 inches (2006 mm) W 28.5 inches (724 mm) H 37.99 inches (965 mm) |
| Weight | 255.74 pounds (116.0 Kg) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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Engine
The engine was a air cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke. A 50.0mm bore x 49.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 192.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
Drive
Power was moderated via the dry plate.
Chassis
It came with a 3.25-18 front tire and a 3.25-18 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 Valiant was fitted with a 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 255.74 pounds (116.0 Kg).