Velocette Valiant: history, specs, pictures

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Velocette Valiant
Manufacturer
Production 1956 - 1963
Engine
two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 50.0mm x 49.0mm
Top Speed 68 mph (110 km/h)
Horsepower 11.8 HP (8.8 KW) @ 6000RPM
Fuel System carburetor
Transmission Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan)
Clutch: dry plate
Suspension Front: hydralic telescopic forks
Rear: twin shock
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 3.25-18
Rear Tire 3.25-18
Length 78.98 inches (2006 mm)
Width 28.5 inches (724 mm)
Height 37.99 inches (965 mm)
Weight 255.74 pounds (116.0 Kg) (dry),
Fuel Capacity 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Velocette Valiant was a two cylinder boxer, four-stroke standard produced by Velocette between 1956 and 1963. It could reach a top speed of 68 mph (110 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 11.8 HP (8.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke. A 50.0mm bore x 49.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 192.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).

Drive[edit | edit source]

Power was moderated via the dry plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.25-18 front tire and a 3.25-18 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 twin shock. The Valiant was fitted with a 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 255.74 pounds (116.0 Kg).