Velocette MOV: history, specs, pictures
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| Velocette MOV | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1933 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | SIngle cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled |
| Bore / Stroke | 68.6mm x 68.6mm |
| Compression ratio | 6.75:1 |
| Horsepower | 11.94 HP (8.9 KW) @ 5000RPM |
| Fuel System | Carburetor: Amal needle-type |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-Speed, initially hand changed, later by foot Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: Webb forks with shock absorbers and steering damper Rear: Spring loaded seat |
| Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
| Front Tire | 3.25 x 19" |
| Rear Tire | 3.25 x 19" |
| Weight | |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.79 Gallon (3.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Velocette MOV was a SIngle cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled Classic motorcycle produced by Velocette in 1933. Claimed horsepower was 11.94 HP (8.9 KW) @ 5000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 68.6mm bore x 68.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 248.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-Speed, initially hand changed, later by foot transmission. Power was moderated via the Three-plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.25 x 19" front tire and a 3.25 x 19" rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Webb forks with shock absorbers and steering damper while the rear was equipped with a Spring loaded seat. The MOV was fitted with a 0.79 Gallon (3.00 Liters) fuel tank.
1933 - 1948 Velocette MOV[edit | edit source]
In 1933, the company decided to introduce a new line of overhead valve (OHV) machines, in order to cut production costs and make a more affordable motorcycle. The K series was expensive to produce, requiring selective hand assembly of the shaft-and-bevel camshaft drive; it was determined that a simpler OHV design would be quicker to build and require less skilled labour to assemble. The first of these new machines was the MOV, using a 250 cc engine of 'square' dimensions (68 mm bore and 68 mm stroke). It was an immediate sales success, having lively performance for the time (78 mph or 126 km/h), and proved a reliable machine with excellent road manners. From this machine, by lengthening the stroke of the crankshaft, the Velocette MAC 350 cc was introduced in 1934.