Velocette Vee Line

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Velocette Vee Line
Manufacturer
Production 1958 - 60
Engine
Four stroke, flat twin cylinder
Compression ratio 8.0:1
Ignition Coil
Battery 6V, 42W
Transmission 4 Speed constant mesh
Frame Duplex frame with single top tube
Suspension Front: Telescopic fork
Rear: Woodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping
Brakes Front: 5 x 1" drum
Rear: 5 x 1" drum
Front Tire 3.25 x 18"
Rear Tire 3.25 x 18"
Wheelbase 1300 mm / 51.2 in
Seat Height 737 mm / 29 in
Weight 125 kg / 276 lbs (dry),
Fuel Capacity 13.6 L / 3.6 US gal
Manuals Service Manual



Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, flat twin cylinder. The engine featured a 8.0:1 compression ratio.

Drive[edit | edit source]

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 5 x 1" drum in the front and a 5 x 1" 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 Vee Line was fitted with a 13.6 L / 3.6 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 125 kg / 276 lbs. The wheelbase was 1300 mm / 51.2 in long.

Photos[edit | edit source]

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Overview[edit | edit source]

Make Model Velocette Veeline
Year 1958 - 60
Engine Type Four stroke, flat twin cylinder
Displacement 192 cc / 11.7 cub in
Bore X Stroke 50 x 49 mm
Compression 8.0:1
Cooling System Air cooled
Lubrication Wet sump
Carburetor 2 x Amal 363 monobloc
Exhaust Twin with torpedo shaped silencers
Ignition Coil
Battery 6V, 42W
Starting Kick start
Max Power 8.8 kW / 12 hp @ 7000 rpm
Clutch Dry, three-plate
Transmission 4 Speed constant mesh
Final Drive Shaft
Gear Ratio 1st 2.078 / 2nd 1.353 / 3rd 1.0 / 4th 0.739:1
Frame Duplex frame with single top tube
Wheelbase 1300 mm / 51.2 in
Seat Height 737 mm / 29 in
Ground Clearance 152 mm / 6 in
Front Suspension Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension Woodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping
Front Brakes 5 x 1" drum
Rear Brakes 5 x 1" drum
Wheels Spoked
Front Tire 3.25 x 18"
Rear Tire 3.25 x 18"
Fuel Capacity 13.6 L / 3.6 US gal
Dry Weight 125 kg / 276 lbs
Recommended Top Speed 97 km/h / 60 mph
Colours Black, green
Source Wikipedia