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|production      = 1960 - 1964
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|engine          = single cylinder, two-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 64.0mm x 64.0mm
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|fuel_system      = carburettor
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|transmission    = Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Clutch: duplex <br>
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: telescopic <br>
Rear: swingarm
|brakes          =Front: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake) <br>Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
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The '''[[Velocette]] Viceroy''' was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by [[Velocette]] between 1960 and 1964. 
==Engine==
A 64.0mm [[bore]] x 64.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 250.0 cubic centimeters. 
==Drive==
Power was moderated via the duplex. 
==Chassis==
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  telescopic while the rear was equipped with a swingarm. The bike weighed just 308.65 pounds (140.0 Kg). 
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[[Category:1960s motorcycles]]
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Revision as of 04:31, 25 May 2019

Velocette Viceroy
Part Spec
Year 1960-64
Capacity 250cc
Engine 2-stroke twin

Most manufacturers had a go at making a scooter in the late fifties, & this was the attempt by the mighty Velocette company. Predictions of sales of 5,000 models in 1962 actually resulted in 300 in total being made by the time it was discontinued.

Velocette Viceroy
Manufacturer Velocette
Production 1960 - 1964
Engine single cylinder, two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 64.0mm x 64.0mm
Fuel system carburettor
Ignition type battery
Transmission Final Drive: chain
Clutch: duplex
Suspension Front: telescopic
Rear: swingarm
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Weight 308.65 pounds (140.0 Kg)
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The Velocette Viceroy was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by Velocette between 1960 and 1964.

Engine

A 64.0mm bore x 64.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 250.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

Power was moderated via the duplex.

Chassis

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 telescopic while the rear was equipped with a swingarm. The bike weighed just 308.65 pounds (140.0 Kg).