Velocette Venom Thruxton
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| Velocette Venom Thruxton | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1965 - 70 |
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/h / 120 mph |
| Ignition | Miller D6 with auto volt regulation |
| Spark Plug | KLG FE220 / NGK B9ES |
| Battery | 6V, 60W |
| Transmission | 4 Speed constant mesh, close ratio |
| Frame | Single down-tube and twin bottom rails |
| 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: 7.5 x 1.5 in drum Rear: 7 x 1 in drum |
| Front Tire | 3.00 x 19 in, ribbed |
| Rear Tire | 3.50 x 19 in, studded |
| Wheelbase | 1365 mm / 53.75 in |
| Seat Height | 775 mm / 30.5 in |
| Weight | 170 kg / 375 lbs (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.3 L / 5.1 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.9 L/100 km / 25.5 km/L / 60 US mpg |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 193 km/h / 120 mph.
Engine
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV. The engine featured a 9.0:1 compression ratio.
Drive
Power was moderated via the Dry, three-plate.
Chassis
It came with a 3.00 x 19 in, ribbed front tire and a 3.50 x 19 in, studded rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 7.5 x 1.5 in drum in the front and a 7 x 1 in 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 Venom Thruxton was fitted with a 19.3 L / 5.1 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 170 kg / 375 lbs. The wheelbase was 1365 mm / 53.75 in long.
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Overview
| Make Model | Velocette Venom Thruxton |
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| Year | 1965 - 70 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV |
| Displacement | 499 cc / 30.5 cub in |
| Bore X Stroke | 86 x 86 mm |
| Compression | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Carburetor | Amal 5GP2 carburetor |
| Exhaust | Single, megaphone |
| Spark Plug | KLG FE220 / NGK B9ES |
| Ignition | Miller D6 with auto volt regulation |
| Battery | 6V, 60W |
| Starting | Kick start |
| Max Power | 31 kW / 41 hp @ 6200 rpm |
| Clutch | Dry, three-plate |
| Transmission | 4 Speed constant mesh, close ratio |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 8.4 / 2nd 6.3 / 3rd 4.83 / 4th 4.4:1 (TT close ratio optional) |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Single down-tube and twin bottom rails |
| Dimensions | Length: 2130 mm / 84.0 in Width: 700 mm / 27.5 in Height: 990 mm / 39.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 1365 mm / 53.75 in |
| Seat Height | 775 mm / 30.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork with hydraulic damping and an offset wheel spindle |
| Rear Suspension | Woodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping, later Armstrong and Girling, adjustable |
| Front Brakes | 7.5 x 1.5 in drum |
| Rear Brakes | 7 x 1 in drum |
| Front Wheel | WM2 x 19 |
| Rear Wheel | WM2 x 19 |
| Front Tire | 3.00 x 19 in, ribbed |
| Rear Tire | 3.50 x 19 in, studded |
| Rake | 27° |
| Dry Weight | 170 kg / 375 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.3 L / 5.1 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.9 L/100 km / 25.5 km/L / 60 US mpg |
| Braking 48 Km/h / 30 Mph - 0 | 30.5 ft / 9.3 m |
| Turning Circle | 4.9 m / 16 ft |
| Top Speed | 193 km/h / 120 mph |
| Colours | Black/metallic silver, Deep blue/metallic silveer |
| Source | Wikipedia |