Velocette KTP, KTS Mk I, Mk II
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| Velocette KTP, KTS Mk I, Mk II | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | KTP: 1930 - 31 KTS Mk I: 1931 - 35 KTS Mk II: 1936 - 40 |
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC |
| Compression ratio | 6.5:1 |
| Ignition | Coil in conjunction with Miller |
| Transmission | KTP: 3 Speed, hand operated KTS: 4 Speed, foot operated |
| Frame | KTP, KTS Mk I: Open frame with load bearing motor to form part of the frame KTS MkII: Single cradle frame |
| Suspension | Front: Webb fork with two friction dampers Rear: Spring loaded seat |
| Brakes | Front: 7 in diameter drum, internal expanding Rear: 7 in diameter drum, internal expanding |
| Wheelbase | 1365 mm / 53.75 in |
| Seat Height | 711 mm / 28 in |
| Weight | 133 kg / 294 lbs (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 8.5 L / 2.25 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC. 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]
Stopping was achieved via 7 in diameter drum, internal expanding in the front and a 7 in diameter drum, internal expanding in the rear. The front suspension was a Webb fork with two friction dampers while the rear was equipped with a Spring loaded seat. The KTP, KTS Mk I, Mk II was fitted with a 8.5 L / 2.25 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 133 kg / 294 lbs. The wheelbase was 1365 mm / 53.75 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
| Make Model | Velocette KTP, KTS Mk I and KTS Mk II |
|---|---|
| Year | KTP: 1930 - 31 KTS Mk I: 1931 - 35 KTS Mk II: 1936 - 40 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC |
| Displacement | 348.4 cc / 21.3 cub in |
| Bore X Stroke | 74 x 81 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 | KTP: 3 Speed, hand operated KTS: 4 Speed, foot operated |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratios | KTP: 1st 14.5 / 2nd 8.1 / 3rd 5.6:1 |
| Frame | KTP, KTS Mk I: Open frame with load bearing motor to form part of the frame KTS MkII: Single cradle frame |
| Wheelbase | 1365 mm / 53.75 in |
| Seat Height | 711 mm / 28 in |
| Ground Clearance | 121 mm / 4.75 in |
| Front Suspension | Webb fork with two friction dampers |
| Rear Suspension | Spring loaded seat |
| Front Brakes | 7 in diameter drum, internal expanding |
| Rear Brakes | 7 in diameter drum, internal expanding |
| Wheels | Spoked |
| Fuel Capacity | 8.5 L / 2.25 US gal |
| Dry Weight | 133 kg / 294 lbs |
| Colours | Black with gold pin striping |
| Source | Wikipedia |