Velocette GTP

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Velocette GTP
Manufacturer
Production 1930 - 46
Engine
Two-stroke, Single cylinder
Compression ratio 6.5:1
Ignition Coil in conjunction with Miller
Transmission Early models: 3 Speed, hand operated Later models: 4 Speed, foot operated
Suspension Front: Webb fork with shock absorber and steering damper
Rear: None, spring loaded seat
Brakes Front: 6 in. drum, internal expanding
Rear: 6 in. drum, internal expanding
Front Tire 3 x 25 in., Avon
Rear Tire 3 x 25 in., Avon
Wheelbase 1270 mm / 50 in
Seat Height 686 mm / 27 in
Weight 101 kg / 222 lbs (light set included) (dry),
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. The engine featured a 6.5:1 compression ratio.

Drive[edit | edit source]

Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3 x 25 in., Avon front tire and a 3 x 25 in., Avon rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 6 in. drum, internal expanding in the front and a 6 in. drum, internal expanding in the rear. The front suspension was a Webb fork with shock absorber and steering damper while the rear was equipped with a None, spring loaded seat. The GTP was fitted with a 6.6 L / 1.75 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 101 kg / 222 lbs (light set included). The wheelbase was 1270 mm / 50 in long.

Photos[edit | edit source]

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Overview[edit | edit source]

Make Model Velocette GTP
Year 1930 - 46
Engine Type Two-stroke, Single cylinder
Displacement 249 cc / 15.2 cub in
Bore X Stroke 63 x 80 mm
Compression 6.5:1
Cooling System Air cooled
Lubrication Dry sump
Carburetor Amal, twist grip control
Exhaust 1-into-2, chrome plated silencers with fish tail mufflers
Ignition Coil in conjunction with Miller
Starting Kick start
Clutch Wet multi-plate
Transmission Early models: 3 Speed, hand operated Later models: 4 Speed, foot operated
Final Drive Chain
Gear Ratios (3-speed) 1st 13.5 / 2nd 7.7 / 3rd 5.33:1
Wheelbase 1270 mm / 50 in
Seat Height 686 mm / 27 in
Ground Clearance 140 mm / 5.5 in
Front Suspension Webb fork with shock absorber and steering damper
Rear Suspension None, spring loaded seat
Front Brakes 6 in. drum, internal expanding
Rear Brakes 6 in. drum, internal expanding
Wheels Spokes
Front Tire 3 x 25 in., Avon
Rear Tire 3 x 25 in., Avon
Fuel Capacity 6.6 L / 1.75 US gal
Dry Weight 101 kg / 222 lbs (light set included)
Colours Black with gold pin striping
Source Wikipedia, Bohams

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