Velocette Thruxton Endurance
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| Velocette Thruxton Endurance | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 121 units |
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV |
| Compression ratio | 8:1 |
| Ignition | Miller D6 with auto volt regulation |
| Spark Plug | Champion N3 or N4 |
| Battery | 6V 60W |
| Transmission | 4 Speed constant mesh, close ratio |
| Frame | Tubular cradle, rear sub-frame detachable |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork with hydraulic damping and an offset wheel spindle Rear: Woodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping, later Armstrong and Girling |
| Brakes | Front: 7 x 1 in., drum Rear: 7 x 1 in., drum |
| Front Tire | 3.00 x 21 Trials Universal |
| Rear Tire | 4.00 x 19 Trials Universal |
| Wheelbase | 1365 mm / 53.75 in |
| Seat Height | 838 mm / 33 in |
| Weight | 170 kg / 375 lbs (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.35 L / 3 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV. The engine featured a 8:1 compression ratio.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.00 x 21 Trials Universal front tire and a 4.00 x 19 Trials Universal rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 7 x 1 in., drum in the front and a 7 x 1 in., drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork with hydraulic damping and an offset wheel spindle while the rear was equipped with a Woodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping, later Armstrong and Girling. The Thruxton Endurance was fitted with a 11.35 L / 3 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 170 kg / 375 lbs. The wheelbase was 1365 mm / 53.75 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
| Make Model | Velocette Thruxton Endurance |
|---|---|
| Year | 1969 |
| Production | 121 units |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV |
| Displacement | 499 cc / 30.5 cub in |
| Bore X Stroke | 86 x 86 mm |
| Compression | 8:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Carburetor | Amal 10TT9 Monobloc |
| Exhaust | Single |
| Spark Plug | Champion N3 or N4 |
| Ignition | Miller D6 with auto volt regulation |
| Battery | 6V 60W |
| Starting | Kick start |
| Max Power | 25 kW / 34 hp @ 6200 rpm |
| Transmission | 4 Speed constant mesh, close ratio |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 11.2 / 2nd 7.7 / 3rd 5.87 / 4th 4.87:1 |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Tubular cradle, rear sub-frame detachable |
| Dimensions | Length: 2260 mm / 89.0 in Width: 760 mm / 30.0 in Height: 1130 mm / 44.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1365 mm / 53.75 in |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm / 6.5 in |
| Seat Height | 838 mm / 33 in |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork with hydraulic damping and an offset wheel spindle |
| Rear Suspension | Woodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping, later Armstrong and Girling |
| Front Brakes | 7 x 1 in., drum |
| Rear Brakes | 7 x 1 in., drum |
| Front Wheel | WM1 x 21 in |
| Rear Wheel | WM3 x 19 in |
| Front Tire | 3.00 x 21 Trials Universal |
| Rear Tire | 4.00 x 19 Trials Universal |
| Dry Weight | 170 kg / 375 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.35 L / 3 US gal |
| Colours | Black with silver tank |
| Source | Bonhams |