Velocette Veloce 2.5 hp
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Velocette Veloce 2.5 hp | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1909 - 18 |
Engine | Two-stroke, single cylinder |
Ignition | Eiseman high tension, waterproof |
Transmission | ¾ V-shape belt, Dunlop |
Frame | Special design, ling wheelbase, low position |
Suspension | Front: Druid Patent, spring forks Rear: Spring loaded seat |
Brakes | Front: Bowden Rear: Foot operated |
Front Tire | Dunlop studded 2¼ x 26" BE |
Rear Tire | Dunlop studded 2¼ x 26" BE |
Weight | |
Fuel Capacity | 6.6 L / 1.75 US gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Two-stroke, single cylinder.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a Dunlop studded 2¼ x 26" BE front tire and a Dunlop studded 2¼ x 26" BE rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Bowden in the front and a Foot operated in the rear. The front suspension was a Druid Patent, spring forks while the rear was equipped with a Spring loaded seat. The Veloce 2.5 hp was fitted with a 6.6 L / 1.75 US gal fuel tank.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Make Model | Veloce 2.5 hp and 2.75 hp |
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Year | 1909 - 18 |
Engine Type | Two-stroke, single cylinder |
Displacement | 276 cc / 16.8 cub in |
Bore X Stroke | 2.5 hp: 70 x 76 mm 2.75 hp: 76 x 76 mm |
Cooling System | Air cooled |
Lubrication | Mechanical lubrication |
Carburetor | Senspray or AMAC |
Exhaust | Exhaust valve lifter operated by Bowden wire from handle bar, steel silencer |
Ignition | Eiseman high tension, waterproof |
Starting | Pedal |
Max Power | 1.8 kW / 2.5 hp or 2.0 kW / 2.75 hp |
Transmission | ¾ V-shape belt, Dunlop |
Final Drive | Belt (for single speed) Chain (for two-speed) |
Gear Ratio | 1st 10.2 / 2nd 6:1 |
Frame | Special design, ling wheelbase, low position |
Front Suspension | Druid Patent, spring forks |
Rear Suspension | Spring loaded seat |
Front Brakes | Bowden |
Rear Brakes | Foot operated |
Wheels | Spoked |
Front Tire | Dunlop studded 2¼ x 26" BE |
Rear Tire | Dunlop studded 2¼ x 26" BE |
Fuel Capacity | 6.6 L / 1.75 US gal |
Saddle | XL'ALL |
Tool Bags | Two pannier, with complete tool kit |
Colour | Enamel Black with decorated tank |
Source | Velocetteowners.com, Veloce Brochure, 1913 |