Velocette Veloce 2.25 hp
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| Velocette Veloce 2.25 hp | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1909 - 18 |
| Engine | Two-stroke, single cylinder |
| Ignition | Bosch or UH Magneto waterproof type, magneto control from tank |
| Transmission | ¾ in V-shape belt, rubber, Dunlop Two speed: chain |
| Frame | Special design, low position |
| Suspension | Front: Druid Patent, spring forks Rear: Spring loaded seat |
| Brakes | Front: Bowden Rear: Foot operated belt rim brake |
| Front Tire | Dunlop studded 2 x 24" BE |
| Rear Tire | Dunlop studded 2 x 24" BE |
| Weight | Belt drive: 46.2 kg / 102 lbs Chain drive: 52.6 kg / 116 lbs (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.8 L / 1 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Two-stroke, single cylinder.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a Dunlop studded 2 x 24" BE front tire and a Dunlop studded 2 x 24" BE rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Bowden in the front and a Foot operated belt rim brake in the rear. The front suspension was a Druid Patent, spring forks while the rear was equipped with a Spring loaded seat. The Veloce 2.25 hp was fitted with a 3.8 L / 1 US gal fuel tank.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
| Make Model | Veloce 2.25 hp |
|---|---|
| Year | 1909 - 18 |
| Engine Type | Two-stroke, single cylinder |
| Displacement | 206 cc / 12.6 cub in |
| Bore X Stroke | 60.3 x 73 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Lubrication | Mechanical lubrication |
| Carburetor | AMAC, compression release from handle bar |
| Exhaust | Exhaust valve lifter operated by Bowden wire from handle bar, steel silencer |
| Ignition | Bosch or UH Magneto waterproof type, magneto control from tank |
| Starting | Pedal |
| Max Power | 2.7 kW / 3.65 hp @ 2800 rpm |
| Transmission | ¾ in V-shape belt, rubber, Dunlop Two speed: chain |
| Final Drive | Belt or chain |
| Gear Ratio | Belt drive: 6:1 Chain drive: 1st 11.0 / 2nd 5.5:1, gearshift from handle bar |
| Frame | Special design, low position |
| Front Suspension | Druid Patent, spring forks |
| Rear Suspension | Spring loaded seat |
| Front Brakes | Bowden |
| Rear Brakes | Foot operated belt rim brake |
| Wheels | Spoked |
| Front Tire | Dunlop studded 2 x 24" BE |
| Rear Tire | Dunlop studded 2 x 24" BE |
| Saddle Height | 711 mm / 28 in |
| Saddle | Gough |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.8 L / 1 US gal |
| Wet Weight | Belt drive: 46.2 kg / 102 lbs Chain drive: 52.6 kg / 116 lbs |
| Tool Bag | Fitted with complete tool kit |
| Colours | Enamel black, with decorated tank |
| Source | Velocetteowners.com, Veloce Brochure, 1913 |