Velocette LE MK II
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| Velocette LE MK II | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1950 - 58 |
| Engine | Four stroke, flat twin cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 6:1 |
| Ignition | Coil |
| Battery | 6V, 42W |
| Transmission | 3 Speed |
| Frame | Pressed steel frame |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork Rear: Dual coil springs and spring loaded seat |
| Brakes | Front: 5 x 0.75 in diameter offset drum (from 1954 width increased to 1") Rear: 5 x 0.75 in diameter offset drum (from 1953 width increased to 1") |
| Front Tire | 3.00 x 19" (from 1956: 3.25 x 18") |
| Rear Tire | 3.00 x 19" (from 1956: 3.25 x 18") |
| Wheelbase | 1300 mm / 51.2 in |
| Seat Height | 711 mm / 28 in |
| Weight | 113.4 kg / 250 lbs (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.7 L / 1.5 US gal (from 1955: 7.4 L / 1.9 US gal) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Water cooled cooled Four stroke, flat twin cylinder. The engine featured a 6:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Dry, three-plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.00 x 19" (from 1956: 3.25 x 18") front tire and a 3.00 x 19" (from 1956: 3.25 x 18") rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 5 x 0.75 in diameter offset drum (from 1954 width increased to 1") in the front and a 5 x 0.75 in diameter offset drum (from 1953 width increased to 1") 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 LE MK II was fitted with a 5.7 L / 1.5 US gal (from 1955: 7.4 L / 1.9 US gal) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 113.4 kg / 250 lbs. The wheelbase was 1300 mm / 51.2 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
| Make Model | Velocette LE MKII |
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| Year | 1950 - 58 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, flat twin cylinder |
| Displacement | 192 cc / 11.7 cub in |
| Bore X Stroke | 50 x 49 mm |
| Compression | 6:1 |
| Cooling System | Water cooled |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Carburetor | Amal 363 monobloc |
| Ignition | Coil |
| Battery | 6V, 42W |
| Starting | Pull handle |
| Max Power | 5.9 kW / 8 hp @ 5000 rpm |
| Clutch | Dry, three-plate |
| Transmission | 3 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 2.078 / 2nd 1.105 / 3rd 0.739:1 |
| Frame | Pressed steel frame |
| Dimensions | Length: 2083 mm / 82 in Width: 635 mm / 25 in |
| Wheelbase | 1300 mm / 51.2 in |
| Seat Height | 711 mm / 28 in |
| Ground Clearance | 114 mm / 4.5 in |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Dual coil springs and spring loaded seat |
| Front Brakes | 5 x 0.75 in diameter offset drum (from 1954 width increased to 1") |
| Rear Brakes | 5 x 0.75 in diameter offset drum (from 1953 width increased to 1") |
| Wheels | Spoked |
| Front Tire | 3.00 x 19" (from 1956: 3.25 x 18") |
| Rear Tire | 3.00 x 19" (from 1956: 3.25 x 18") |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.7 L / 1.5 US gal (from 1955: 7.4 L / 1.9 US gal) |
| Dry Weight | 113.4 kg / 250 lbs |
| Colours | Silver grey, Two-tone: Ruby, Olive green, Pale blue |
| Source | Wikipedia |