Velocette VEELINE: history, specs, pictures

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Velocette VEELINE
Manufacturer
Production 1958
Class Classic
Engine
Four-stroke, flat twin, air-cooled
Bore / Stroke 50.8mm x 50.8mm
Compression ratio 8.0:1
Horsepower 11.94 HP (8.9 KW) @ 7000RPM
Fuel System Carburetor: 2 x Amal 363 monobloc
Transmission Gear box: 4-Speed constant mesh

Final Drive: Shaft

Clutch: Dry, three-plate
Suspension Front: Telescopic fork
Rear: Woodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping
Brakes Front: Drum
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 3.25 x 18"
Rear Tire 3.25 x 18"
Wheelbase 51.18 inches (1300 mm)
Seat Height 29.02 inches (737 mm)
Weight 135.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The Velocette VEELINE was a Four-stroke, flat twin, air-cooled Classic motorcycle produced by Velocette in 1958. Claimed horsepower was 11.94 HP (8.9 KW) @ 7000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 50.8mm bore x 50.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 192.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-Speed constant mesh transmission. Power was moderated via the Dry, three-plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.25 x 18" front tire and a 3.25 x 18" 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 Woodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping. The wheelbase was 51.18 inches (1300 mm) long.

1958 - 1960 Velocette VEELINE[edit | edit source]

1958 - 1960 Velocette VEELINE 1958 - 1960 Velocette VEELINE

The 1959 Velocette Veeline (also known as the Vee Line) was the same as a standard Valiant with a 'dolphin' full fairing made of fibre glass that had big windscreen, a fascia panel housing the speedometer and ammeter, as well as a small glove box. The headlamp was mounted on brackets that were fixed in the fairing so that it could be adjusted but didn't turn with the forks.