Velocette Venom Scrambler
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| Velocette Venom Scrambler | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1958 |
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 8.75:1 |
| Ignition | BTH racing magneto |
| Spark Plug | Champion N3 or N4 |
| Transmission | 4 Speed constant mesh, close ratio |
| Frame | Tubular cradle, rear sub-frame detachable |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork with hydraulic damping and an offset wheel spindle Rear: Woodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping, later Armstrong and Girling |
| Brakes | Front: 7 x 1 in. drum Rear: 7 x 1 in. drum |
| Front Tire | 3.25 x 19 in or 3.00 x 21 in knobbies, Avon or Dunlop |
| Rear Tire | 4.00 x 19 in knobbies, Avon or Dunlop |
| Wheelbase | 1365 mm / 53.75 in |
| Seat Height | 838 mm / 33 in |
| Weight | 152 kg / 335 lbs (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.35 L / 3 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder. The engine featured a 8.75:1 compression ratio.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.25 x 19 in or 3.00 x 21 in knobbies, Avon or Dunlop front tire and a 4.00 x 19 in knobbies, Avon or Dunlop rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 7 x 1 in. drum in the front and a 7 x 1 in. drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork with hydraulic damping and an offset wheel spindle while the rear was equipped with a Woodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping, later Armstrong and Girling. The Venom Scrambler was fitted with a 11.35 L / 3 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 152 kg / 335 lbs. The wheelbase was 1365 mm / 53.75 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
| Make Model | Velocette Venom Scrambler |
|---|---|
| Year | 1958 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder |
| Displacement | 499 cc / 30.5 cub in |
| Bore X Stroke | 86 x 86 mm |
| Compression | 8.75:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Carburetor | Amal 10TT9 Monobloc |
| Exhaust | Single |
| Spark Plug | Champion N3 or N4 |
| Ignition | BTH racing magneto |
| Starting | Kick start |
| Max Power | 28.7 kW / 39 hp @ 6200 rpm |
| Transmission | 4 Speed constant mesh, close ratio |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 16.65 / 2nd 11.41 / 3rd 8.58 / 4th 7.2:1 |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Tubular cradle, rear sub-frame detachable |
| Dimensions | Length: 2260 mm / 89.0 in Width: 890 mm / 34.5 in Height: 1090 mm / 43.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 1365 mm / 53.75 in |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm / 6.5 in |
| Seat Height | 838 mm / 33 in |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork with hydraulic damping and an offset wheel spindle |
| Rear Suspension | Woodhead-Monroe springs with hydraulic damping, later Armstrong and Girling |
| Front Brakes | 7 x 1 in. drum |
| Rear Brakes | 7 x 1 in. drum |
| Front Wheel | WM1 x 21 in |
| Rear Wheel | WM3 x 19 in |
| Front Tire | 3.25 x 19 in or 3.00 x 21 in knobbies, Avon or Dunlop |
| Rear Tire | 4.00 x 19 in knobbies, Avon or Dunlop |
| Dry Weight | 152 kg / 335 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.35 L / 3 US gal |
| Colours | Black with silver tank |
| Source | Wikipedia, Southriders-mc |