Indian Velo 500
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| Indian Velo 500 | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1969 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | Air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 86.4mm x 86.4mm |
| Horsepower | 37.01 HP (27.6 KW) @ 6200RPM |
| Fuel System | Carburetor |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-Speed, manual Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork Rear: Dual shocks |
| Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
| Front Tire | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tire | 4.00-18 |
| Wheelbase | 55.91 inches (1420 mm) |
| Weight | 166.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Indian Velo 500 was a Air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder Classic motorcycle produced by Indian in 1969. Claimed horsepower was 37.01 HP (27.6 KW) @ 6200 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 86.4mm bore x 86.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 499.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-Speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.00-18 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks. The wheelbase was 55.91 inches (1420 mm) long.
1969 - 1971 Indian Velo 500[edit | edit source]
The 1970 MY Indian Velo 500 was one of the many attempts to revive the American brand, this time, by Floyd Clymer, who has made a number of attempts to revive the classic brand. This particular machine has been co-developed with two German firms, Munch and Horex as well as other ones, and finally succeeded in 1969, with the unveiling of the Indian Velo 500. It sports a 499cc, four-stroke, single cylinder engine, which could produce a claimed 34 horsepower at 6200 rpm. Also laced wheels, a chromed exhaust, a dual seat, dual rear shocks, a telescopic fork, drum brakes and a blacked-out frame.