Velocette LE MK1: history, specs, pictures
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| Velocette LE MK1 | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1948 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | Four-stroke, flat twin |
| Bore / Stroke | 43.2mm x 43.2mm |
| Compression ratio | 6.1 |
| Horsepower | 6.03 HP (4.5 KW) @ 5000RPM |
| Fuel System | Carburetor: Specially designed Amal with multi-jets and butterfly valve |
| Transmission | Gear box: 3-Speed Final Drive: Shaft |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork Rear: Dual coil springs and spring loaded seat |
| Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
| Front Tire | 3.00 x 19" |
| Rear Tire | 3.00 x 19" |
| Wheelbase | 51.18 inches (1300 mm) |
| Length | 82.01 inches (2083 mm) |
| Width | 25.0 inches (635 mm) |
| Seat Height | 27.99 inches (711 mm) |
| Weight | 118.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Velocette LE MK1 was a Four-stroke, flat twin Classic motorcycle produced by Velocette in 1948. Claimed horsepower was 6.03 HP (4.5 KW) @ 5000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 43.2mm bore x 43.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 149.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 3-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Dry, single-plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.00 x 19" front tire and a 3.00 x 19" 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 coil springs and spring loaded seat. The wheelbase was 51.18 inches (1300 mm) long.
1948 - 1950 Velocette LE MK1[edit | edit source]
The Velocette LE was a motorcycle made by Velocette from 1948 to 1970. The designation LE stood for "little engine". Used by over fifty British Police forces, the police riders became known as "Noddies" because they were required to nod to senior officers, and the LE was nicknamed "the Noddy Bike". Production ended in 1970 when the company ran into financial problems and went into voluntary liquidation.