Velocette Vee Line
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Velocette Vee Line | |
Manufacturer | |
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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.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Make Model | Velocette Veeline |
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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 |