Velocette Mac: history, specs, pictures
| Velocette Mac | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1934 - 1959 |
| Engine | twin, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 68.0mm x 96.0mm |
| Top Speed | 75 mph (120 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 5500RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor |
| Ignition | magneto |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: hydralic telescopic forks Rear: swingarm |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tire | 3.50-19 |
| Wheelbase | 50.24 inches (1276 mm) |
| Length | 83.86 inches (2130 mm) |
| Width | 27.56 inches (700 mm) |
| Height | 38.98 inches (990 mm) |
| Seat Height | 27.56 inches (700 mm) |
| Weight | 354.94 pounds (161.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.91 Gallon (11.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Velocette Mac was a twin, four-stroke standard produced by Velocette between 1934 and 1959. It could reach a top speed of 75 mph (120 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 5500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled twin, four-stroke. A 68.0mm bore x 96.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 349.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multiplate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 3.50-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a hydralic telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a swingarm. The Mac was fitted with a 2.91 Gallon (11.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 354.94 pounds (161.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 50.24 inches (1276 mm) long.